Aaliyah Rodgers

A dynamic, results-driven leader with over seven years of experience in youth leadership, public administration, policy advocacy, and diplomacy. Skilled in strategic management, stakeholder engagement, research, and organizational governance. Passionate about nation-building and empowering communities through inclusive, impactful initiatives.

Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC)  Candidate for Vice Chair of Inclusion & Engagement (2024)

• Represented Jamaica in a major regional election.
• Advocated for youth participation across 56 Commonwealth states.
• Strengthened diplomacy and intercultural youth engagement.

Secretary/ Public Relations Officer, National Secondary Students’ Council, Region 6. 

• Select and prepare the meeting place
• Ensure that meetings are called as scheduled
• Keep accurate records of the proceedings of each meeting and all business of the council
• Be responsible for publicizing all activities of the council.

Student Council President:

• Led the national representative body for secondary school students, advocating for student rights and educational policy improvements.
• Engaged with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and school administrators, to address student concerns and implement strategic initiatives.
• Oversaw governance, planning, and execution of programs aimed at enhancing student leadership, welfare, and participation.
• Managed a diverse executive team, fostering collaboration and decision-making to drive impactful student-centered policies.

Board Representative Eltham High School:

• Represented the interests of youth/students at the board level, providing insights on policies and decisions affecting students.· Engaged in high-level discussions with key stakeholders to advocate for inclusive and effective governance strategies.
• Contributed to policy development, strategic planning, and decision-making to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Ensured transparent communication between the board and the school cohort, fostering accountability and engagement.

National Youth Parliament of Jamaica (Speaker of the House )

• Led parliamentary sessions, ensuring order, fairness, and adherence to parliamentary procedures in youth-led legislative debates.
• Provided strategic leadership to the National Youth Parliament, fostering meaningful youth engagement in governance and policymaking.
• Represented the interests of young people in high-level discussions with government officials, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
• Facilitated debates on national issues, promoting youth advocacy and legislative awareness.

Youth Advocate:

• Championing youth empowerment, policy development, and social change through advocacy and stakeholder engagement.· Representing youth interests in national discussions, ensuring inclusive decision-making in education, governance, and social development.
• Collaborating with policymakers, organizations, and community groups to drive initiatives that address key youth-related issues.
• Organizing and participating in forums, workshops, and campaigns to raise awareness and influence policy reforms benefiting young people.