Elevate Youth
Elevate Youth
Empowering the next generation of leaders.
A youth-led coalition where voices are heard, change
is created, and communities are strengthened.
What is Youth Lead AV?
Youth Lead AV is a prevention-based coalition that empowers youth ages 12–26 to become leaders in their communities.
Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, participants use their voices to address issues that matter — including substance use and community well-being.
Elevate Youth
Empowering the next
generation of leaders.
A youth-led coalition where voices
are heard, change is created, and communities are strengthened.
What is Youth Lead AV?
Youth Lead AV is a prevention-based coalition that empowers youth ages 12–26 to become leaders in their communities.
Through education, advocacy, and collaboration, participants use their voices to address issues that matter — including substance use and community well-being.
Why It Matters
Young people are often told they’re not involved, but we know that’s not true.
When youth are given the tools, support, and platform to lead, they can challenge stigma, influence change, and build stronger communities.
Why It Matters
Young people are often told
they’re not involved, but we
know that’s not true.
When youth are given the tools,
support, and platform to lead, they
can challenge stigma, influence change, and build stronger communities.
What You’ll Do
Learn leadership and advocacy skills
Participate in community discussions
Address substance use and stigma
Help shape policies that impact your community
Connect with other youth leaders
How It Works
Join a coalition of youth leaders working together to identify challenges, develop solutions, and take action.
Members collaborate to decide which issues affect their community most and work toward meaningful change.
What You’ll Do
Learn leadership and advocacy skills
Participate in community discussions
Address substance use and stigma
Help shape policies that impact your community
Connect with other youth leaders
Meeting Schedule
We meet twice a month on Thursdays
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
In-person & via Zoom
How It Works
Join a coalition of youth
leaders working together to identify challenges, develop solutions, and take action.
Members collaborate to decide which issues affect their community most and work toward meaningful change.
Meeting Schedule
We meet twice a month
on Thursdays
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
In-person & via Zoom
Ready to make your voice heard?
Reach out to get started:
Enrique Carmona – Youth Lead AV Director
[email protected]
Rose C Perez – Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]
Or click below to connect with us.
Ready to make
your voice heard?
Reach out to get started:
Enrique Carmona – Youth Lead
AV Director [email protected]
Rose C Perez – Outreach
Coordinator [email protected]
Or click below to connect with us.
Be a Leader. Create Change.
Join Youth Lead AV and become part of a
movement shaping the future of your community.
Be a Leader. Create Change.
Join Youth Lead AV and become part of a movement shaping the future of your community.
Together, We Can Build
Healthier Communities.
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