Leilani is a senior at Far West High School in Oakland and is a media producer at Youth Radio. She draws on her creativity as a spoken word artist and her technical skills to produce compelling media features including public affairs shows for radio, graphic design for websites, and video clips showcasing youth talent.

Leilani is passionate about bringing issues impacting youth to the center of media attention. Her radio shows have delved into critical societal issues that are often overlooked by mainstream media including treatment of urban homosexual youth and teen-on-teen violence and its impact on Oakland. Her commitment to social justice gives depth to her media productions and allows her to create pieces that particularly resonate with her peers.

Leilani was a featured presenter at the City of Oakland Cultural Arts and Marketing Commission meeting recently where she recited her powerful spoken word feature “Just for the Youth.” She has also been selected to be an exhibit coordinator for the Oakland Museum where she will be leading the music aspect of the Cool Remixed Exhibit that will showcase hip trends from the 1950’s until now.