The Dartford Youth Council’s Executive Committee is a group of seven young people who are elected by our members in the first Monthly Meeting each year. As the Dartford Youth Council’s lead representatives they hold specific leadership roles and lead the team in meetings and projects.
Our current 2020-21 Executive Committee consists of:
Ricky Taing
CHAIRMAN
Having previously held the positions of Vice Chairman, Secretary and Public Relations Officer in the Youth Council, Ricky has been a long-serving member having joined in 2015. He is passionate about youth activism, and also serves an an ambassador to The RACE Network.
He manages a team of thirty students at his school journalism society at Dartford Grammar School, having interviewed Prime Minister Boris Johnson MP, Former Commander of the ISS Chris Hadfield as well as other notable names.
As a student of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music’s Junior Department, Ricky is passionate about music and he currently plays with the National Youth Concert Band of Great Britain, English Schools’ Orchestra among other Kent and Medway county youth ensembles.
In January 2019, Ricky was selected to attend the Spirit of Try Angle Awards Ceremony at the Ashford International Hotel to receive a county award for his contributions to music following a district award at the Bridge 4 Young People.
To invite the Chairman to an event (e.g. annual dinner), please get in touch with our Facilitator: elaine.henson@dartford.gov.uk
Get in touch: chairman@dartfordyouthcouncil.com
Zapran Carlsson
VICE CHAIR
Zapran is currently a student at Dartford Grammar School studying towards his International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Having served on the youth council since 2018, he has enjoyed participating in events such as the Dartford Festival and Dartford Remembrance Service as well as other fundraising events.
He has a passion for music, having toured to Dartford’s twin town, Hanau, performing on the double bass in the DGS and DGGS Symphony Orchestra at their 50th Anniversary Concert welcoming the Deputy Mayor, as well as other notable dignitaries.
To invite the Vice Chair to an event (e.g. annual dinner), please get in touch with our Facilitator: elaine.henson@dartford.gov.uk
Get in touch: info@dartfordyouthcouncil.com
Sanya Sunil
SECRETARY
Sanya is currently studying her A-levels in Economics, Maths and Politics and serves as the Deputy House Captain at her school. This year, Sanya aims to support the executive committee as much as possible and assist in any tasks needed.
She believes in recruiting more members to increase the representation of the youth council allowing for more consideration of young people from various schools.
In her free time, Sanya enjoys singing at her church as well as drawing.
Get in touch: info@dartfordyouthcouncil.com
Folabomi Ojo
TREASURER
To be updated…
Get in touch: info@dartfordyouthcouncil.com
Isobel Ibronike
WEB ADMIN
Isobel is currently studying A-levels in Computer Science, Physics and Maths. At her school, she is a Computer Science Prefect and a STEM leader.
Outside of Dartford Youth Council, Isobel also volunteers as a young leader at a GirlGuides group.
This year, Isobel is aiming to raise the profile of Dartford Youth Council, and increase our engage with the community. Her highlight so far with the youth council was volunteering with the Refocus Project.
In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, reading books, hanging out with her friends and watching Netflix.
Get in touch: info@dartfordyouthcouncil.com
Thomas Gebbett
PR OFFICER
To be updated…
Get in touch: info@dartfordyouthcouncil.com
Babafunto Ojo
EVENTS OFFICER
Babafunto Ojo is a Year 13 student at Dartford Grammar School for Boys, currently serving as a Wilson House Senior Prefect, and prides himself in helping to realise a positive change in our community.
In his free time, he enjoys playing sports, reading books and teaching music. He is currently a guitar music tutor, and takes pleasure in imparting his skills to others.
He is a passionate and enthusiastic individual, and is always keen and very willing to learn new skills that will not only benefit himself, but also the people around him. He has a creative mind when taking on a new project, and is always up for new challenges when they come.
Get in touch: info@dartfordyouthcouncil.com
2020-21
| Chairman | Ricky Taing |
| Vice Chair | Zapran Carlsson |
| Secretary | Sanya Sunil |
| Treasurer | Folabomi Ojo |
| Web Administrator | Isobel Ibironke |
| PR Officer | Thomas Gebbett |
| Events Officer | Babafunto Ojo |
2019-20
| Chairman | Princess Nwafor |
| Vice Chair | Ricky Taing |
| Secretary | Zapran Carlson |
| Treasurer | Toju |
| Web Administrator | Isobel Ibronike |
| PR Officer | Danielle Okine |
| Events Officer | Babafunto Ojo |
2018-19
| Chairman | Omolayo Oluwadare |
| Vice Chair | Thomas Gebbett |
| Secretary | Ricky Taing |
| Treasurer | Toju |
| Web Administrator | David Garcia |
| PR Officer | Princess Nwafor |
| Events Officer | Danielle Okine |
2017-18
| Chairman | Matthew D’Costa |
| Vice Chair | Joshua Grills |
| Secretary | Ricky Taing |
| Treasurer | James Rolls |
| Web Administrator | Tsemaye |
| PR Officer | Omolayo Oluwadare |
| Events Officer | Tom Gebbett |
2016-17
| Chairman | Chloe Louise Gebbett |
| Vice Chair | Matthew D’Costa |
| Secretary | Sarah King |
| Treasurer | Cian Gavin / Charlie Grazebrook / Dan Bui |
| Web Administrator | Joshua Grills |
| PR Officer | Ricky Taing |
| Events Officer | Omolayo Oluwadare |
2015-2016
| Chairman | Chloe Louise Gebbett |
| Vice Chair | Temi Oluwadare |
| Secretary | Kishani Imiachchi |
| Treasurer | Itunu Abolarinwa |
| Web Administrator | Omolayo Oluwadare |
| PR Officer | Charlie Grazebrook |
| Events Officer | Matthew D’Costa |
2014-2015
| Chairman | Chloe Louise Gebbett |
| Vice Chair | Ellen Oaten |
| Secretary | Chris Willey |
| Treasurer | Thomas Glass-Burgess |
| Web Administator | Itunu Abolarinwa |
| PR Officer | Lewis Field |
| Events Officer | Temi Oluwadare |
2013-2014
| Chairman | Oliver Baldwin |
| Vice Chair | Faith Abiola |
| Secretary | Jason Taing |
| Treasurer | Chloe Louise Gebbett |
| Web Administrator | Kalei Ragavaloo |
| PR Officer | Chris Willey |
| Events Officer | Amelia Dimond |
2009-2010
| Chairman | Elizabeth Oke |
| Vice Chair | Mark Richardson |
| Secretary | Mayowa Olufeko |
