Sadie Davis is in her junior year at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), where she studies Cinematic Arts. She spends most of her time on short film sets in roles such as director, writer, boom operator, editor, producer, and gaffer. When Sadie is not on film sets, she volunteers at the Hollywood Food Coalition and takes community college courses. She is also a member of the Academy Museum Teen Council, a Student Ambassador for Altadena Wild, and a Youth Ambassador for Queer History at the One Institute. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, swimming, reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. Sadie is incredibly excited to be a Skirball Teen Advisory Committee member and can't wait to contribute to the Skirball community.
Juju Gordin is in her junior year at Girls Academic Leadership Academy (GALA). As a lover of the arts, she has been going to the Skirball since before she can remember. She loves how the Skirball has something to offer for people of all ages and is welcoming to everyone. Juju is excited for this opportunity to meet new people, give insight into what teens want to see, and spend time at a really great museum! In her free time, Juju loves to do anything crafty—particularly crocheting and knitting—but she also enjoys needlepointing, sewing, and jewelry making! Juju loves spending time with friends and family and is always ready to jump into a new experience!
Beebe Perez is in her senior year at Sherman Oaks CES. She is a passionate advocate for youth leadership, cultural engagement, and social justice. With experience in student government, community organizing, and education advocacy, Beebe is committed to fostering meaningful dialogue and empowering young voices. In addition to being a member of the Skirball Teen Advisory Committee, she leads initiatives in voter registration, special education awareness, and robotics—always striving to make a lasting impact in her community.
Zoë Rinsler is in her sophomore year at Geffen Academy at UCLA. She’s an active stage crew lead and stage manager for her school’s theater company, as well the president of the Yoga and Movement club, where she strives to bring moments of mindfulness to her fellow students’ busy lives. If yoga isn’t enough to clear her head, you’ll find her in the ceramics studio, throwing a bowl or cup on the potter's wheel. Outside of school, Zoë is a member of the California YMCA Youth & Government program, in which she currently serves as a Special Interest Committees Chair at the state level. She’s passionate about youth involvement in politics and encourages everyone 16 and up to pre-register or register to vote! Zoë is also a member of the Wise Readers to Leaders Teen Leadership Board, where she plans and teaches enrichment classes as well as provides one-on-one tutoring to younger students. She loves working with kids and spends her summers as a camp counselor.
Micah Trinidad is in her junior year at Gretchen Whitney High School. Currently serving as the Film Club President at her school, she has curated annual Film Festivals since 2022. Recently, she’s been honing her skills as an intern at Better Youth, a Film and Media Development non-profit in Los Angeles, while gaining valuable experience in the industry. Micah also presented a TEDx Talk about the impacts of Generative AI and art and plans to speak for TEDx again in the near future. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of creatives and helping develop their own opinions while learning from others. As a Filipina creative, Micah Trinidad aims to “learn and live, play and create” a philosophy she’s carried with her since childhood.