Colorado Youth for a Change
Alayna Shaw, MSW, currently works as a Peer Facilitator at Envision:You, facilitating workshops on LGBTQ+ identity and mental health. Prior to this, Shaw held various roles at Colorado Youth for a Change, including Senior Training Manager, Senior AmeriCorps Program Manager, and Corps for a Change Program Manager. Shaw is also the Co-Founder and Organizer of The Sapphic Social Club, a grassroots organization in Denver. With a Master's degree in Social Work from Metropolitan State University of Denver, Shaw has extensive experience in social work and community engagement, with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ issues and youth support.
Colorado Youth for a Change
Colorado Youth for a Change addresses barriers to learning by providing individualized supports throughout pivotal stages of students' education journeys. We envision an equitable education system where each student has access to the resources they need to maximize their own learning and growth. CYC is a recognized leader in prevention and student reengagement programming, providing children and youth with one-on-one tutoring, evidence-based interventions, case management, and wraparound support services. CYC partners with school districts across the state, filling gaps in resources and providing one-on-one student support.