YOUTH MODERATORS

in order of appearance (click profile pictures to view their message)

Amirah Ibrahim

18 from South Shore
Freshman @ Northeastern University
Everyone Can Code Chicago | Student TA

Yair Barrea

17 from Garfield Ridge
Senior @ Kennedy HS
Everyone Can Create Chicago | Participant

Tatiana Mays

18 from Auburn Gresham
Freshman @ Columbia College Chicago
Everyone Can Create Chicago | Participant

APPS

43 teams comprised of 146 students competed  |  2 rounds of judging to identify the top 4
(click images to view pitch presentations)

Living Local

a neighborhood travel agent guide
developed by Araville Guevarra and Fay Lin

Notes Worth

using note taking to create better study habits
developed by Jakhari Jordan, Ismael Sierra, and Eric Vela

312 Pantry

empowering communities through mutual aid
developed by Katherine Bonilla, Brenda Coronel, Grace Dai, and Leona Meharenna

Neighstory

the intersection of neighborhood and history
developed by Yvette Diaz, Kelly Mei, and Matthew Poelsterl

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

in order of appearance (click profile pictures to view their message)

Lisa Davis

Director of Youth Employment | Dept of Family & Support Services

Maurice Swinney

Interim Chief Education Officer | Chicago Public Schools

Owen Washburn

Vice President, Global Philanthropy | JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Brandie Knazze

Commissioner  | Dept of Family & Support Services

Mic Fox

Innovator / Creator | 8tviLabs

Stacy Erb

Director of Community Education Initiatives | Apple

Paul Hamilton

Augmented Reality Evangelist | Using Technology Better

SHORT FILMS

21 short films produced by 34 students | 2 rounds of judging to identify the top 6
(click images to view the short film)

Why YDAC?

a short film by the youth of Austin
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Perspective of Peace

a short film by Kim Rosette

Interracial Relationships

a short film by Azalee Irving
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Life is a Movie

a short film by Unique Moore

Soul Provider

a short film by Tatiana Mays, Adora Midderhoff, Nariah Walker, and Jessica Sarmina

Lost

A short film by Yair Barrera, Marcus Chears, 
Genesis English, and Gabriel Malgioglio-Jungman

click here to view an introductory video to augmented reality

AUGMENTED REALITY

a select representation of AR projects created by students
(click images to view project videos)

Tarot Cards

by Jaidene Samiec

click to experience

Chicago - A New Adventure

by Lyla Friedman & Laila Martinez

click to experience

Chicago's Future

by Emma McJessy

click to experience

ADDITIONAL VIDEOS

(click images to view videos)

Photography 4 All | "Eye Move Chicago"

Entire Showcase

APP COMPETITION

43 teams comprised of 146 students competed | 2 rounds of judging to identify the top 4
(competitions were held on August 10, 2021)

COMMUNITY SHOWCASES

8 virtual training locations organized into 4 divisions
(view community showcase videos)

DIVISION I

• Catholic Charities | Solorio [view video]
• Asian Human Services [view video]

DIVISION II

• Phalanx Family Services [view video]
• Central States SER [view video]

DIVISION III

• Alternatives Inc. [view video]
• Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council [view video]

DIVISION IV

• Westside Health Authority [view video]
• Catholic Charities | Peace Corner [view video]

ROUND 1:  DIVISIONAL FINALISTS

the top 2 teams (including ties) from each division moved to the second round
(the judging panel consisted of professionals from Apple, City of Chicago, and the Tech Industry)

DIVISION I
1st Place:  ETH-Guide | Asian Human Services [view video]
2nd Place:  312 Pantry | Asian Human Services [view video]
3rd Place:  Party Time Association | Catholic Charities (Solorio)
4th Place:  Recycle Right | Catholic Charities (Solorio)

DIVISION II
1st Place:  Living Local | Central States SER [view video]
2nd Place:  Renaissance | Phalanx Family Services [view video]
3rd Place :  Chi Notify | Phalanx Family Services
4th Place:  CPS Connect | Central States SER

DIVISION III
1st Place:  Scholars | Alternatives Inc [view video]
1st Place:  Notes Worth | Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council [view video]
2nd Place:  Eikonos | Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council
3rd Place:  Cleannet | Alternatives Inc

​DIVISION IV
1st Place:  Neighstory | Westside Health Authority [view video]
1st Place:  Smartfeed | Catholic Charities (Peace Corner) [view video]
2nd Place:  Health in Hand | Westside Health Authority [view video]
2nd Place:  Frou Frou | Catholic Charities (Peace Corner) [view video]

ROUND 2:  TOP 4 TEAMS

scoring results were reset | a new set of judges reviewed team pitches

312 Pantry
Representing Asian Human Services

Living Local
​Representing Central States SER

Neighstory
Representing Westside Health Authority

NotesWorth
Representing Back of the Yards