Shelly Yanoff is a leading advocate for children and youth and has been working tirelessly to that end for thirty years, having joined Public Citizens for Children and Youth as executive director in 1986. Ms. Yanoff is known for her insights on research reports and legislative hearings, leadership in rallies, and lobbying and passionate counsel regarding the important issues facing our children and youth. Ms. Yanoff has spent her working life giving of her time and skills to making a better life for today