The Youth Leadership Board is made up of 10 Freedom Fellow alumni ages 15-19 seeking to take a leadership role in the governance of youth programs. As key stakeholders to the organization, members also are part of major organizational decision-making including hiring staff and strategic planning.

The YLB gain real world experience and training in organizational governance, program and curriculum development, group facilitation, grassroots fundraising and community outreach. Their primary focus is working with Youth Programs Director to lead recruitment for the Freedom Fellowship, select new Fellows, design curriculum and facilitate workshops. YLB members also lead workshops, speak on panels, and conduct outreach on several social justice topics.

The Youth Evaluation Team is a group of alumni who become program evaluators for the Freedom Fellowship. They use surveys, interviews, and innovative assessment tools of their own design to document the Fellowship, assess impact and recommend improvements. They meet from June to January each year.