ABOUT US
Our mission is to empower youth from diverse backgrounds to express themselves, build self-confidence, and develop leadership skills through community broadcasting.
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Andy Zanca (left) and Cody Swidler broadcasting on KDNK in 1987
OUR HISTORY
ANDY ZANCA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT Serving Youth Since 2000
Annemarie Zanca created the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program (AZYEP) in 2000 in honor of her brother Andy, KDNK Community Access Radio’s first youth DJ. Andy died by suicide in 1998.
Annemarie, a child and family therapist, recognized that Andy’s radio experience was a highlight of his life, providing community connection and a tool to combat isolation. She founded AZYEP to provide similar opportunities to youth throughout the Roaring Fork Valley giving all students access to community broadcasting.
In our twenty-three year history, AZYEP has served more than 5,000 youth and now broadcasts six hours of live talk and music programs every week during prime time on KDNK. In addition, AZYEP partners with schools from Aspen to Parachute to showcase student work. We engage youth in news production and provide mentoring opportunities.
TEAM
Beth Wysong – Executive Director
Adele Craft – Program Manager
Paige Gibbons – Broadcast Coordinator
Alejandra Rico – Broadcast Instructor
James Steindler – Broadcast Instructor
Trista Hackett – Broadcast Instructor
AZYEP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mindi Cabe – President
Buddy Program - Grants Manager
Jason Hodges – Vice President
Slifer Smith & Frampton
- Realtor
Linda Hoffman - Treasurer
Certified Public Accountant
Megan Rue Zanca Webber – Secretary
Aspen Daily News – Reporter
Maria Wimmer
Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Real Estate
– Realtor
Esmeralda Alverde Duarte
Roaring Fork High School – AZYEP Intern
Maribel Obreque
Arc of the Central Mountains - Director of Family Services
Makahla Bulik
Grand Valley High School – Special Education Teacher / Interventionist
Monica Martinez Ramirez
Colorado Mountain College – Financial Aid Specialist
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