The Alliance for Positive Youth Development (APYD) is an initiative founded in 2012 by the SISGI Beyond Good Ideas Foundation, a 501c3 charitable organization. The foundation awards free and low-cost consulting services to organizations working to improve positive youth outcomes. A core part of the work of APYD is to raise awareness of best practices and effective strategies in the youth development field.
APYD provides online internships, free educational resources, and collaborative work.

Meet the APYD Team

Dr. Thenera Bailey
Founder/CEO

Ileana Naranjo
APYD Program Manager

Alejandra Alvarez
Community Development Intern

Paridesa Campbell
Social Work Intern
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PREPARING YOUNG LEADERS
Interested in collaborating with APYD or applying to our virtual internship program?