Meet Vallen: Youth of the Year for Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club

Club membership: Joined in 2025

Post-Secondary/Career Interest: After high school I would like to attend Tennessee State University to study law.

How has your Club supported your goals for college, post-secondary education, and career? Through the “Presents and Purpose.” This is an example of how they have supported me because I was able to understand how a company works and the structures of it which ties in to me understanding how to be a great corporate lawyer.

Why is it important for the youth to use their voice in today’s society? It is important for us to use our voice because our voice is some of the most important opinions and perspectives in society. A lot of times people believe children do not have a voice or it is not important but our voice and opinions can have some of the biggest impact and change.

Short Bio: Vallen is a 14-year-old freshman who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta helping him with being self-conscious.