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Orientation for new members
Maya Maya SaundersSaunders
I am 18 years old.
College freshman at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI
Former member of The Center for Health Education Research and Service (CCHERS)
Public health interest are sexual health and nutrition
Quinton WilliamsQuinton Williams
19 years oldSophomore at Central Michigan University
Your Center – Your Blessed HealthStudent Sex Education Instructor
Free Spirited
[email protected]: (810)-336-4803
Korin MerleKorin Merle
25Sophomore at CCSFMadison Wellness initiative Youth Engagement LiaisonMy public Health Interest is Research and
Youth work
Location : Milwaukee, WI
Organization: Youth Encouraging
Success; Inequality Project
School : Marquette University
Major: Biomedical Engineering Interesting fact : I enjoy driving 14-
hours every year to travel down south.
Vantasia Joe
My name is Shay Hinton, I'm 16. I attend Broughton High School. I'm a part of YEAH (Youth Empowered Advocating
for Health). We are a group of teens that are advocating for our community and educating them on how to avoid HIV and other health issues.
My biggest passion is helping and informing others.
I love to sing, dance, cook, and write music.
Nicole BourqueNicole Bourque
Center for Community Health Education Research and Services
Health Disparities Student Collaborative Second Year Candidate of a Bachelors in
Health Science Age: 20 I have been dancing for 18 years
Sparkle JacksonLocation: Saginaw, MILocation: Saginaw, MIAge: 19 YearsAge: 19 YearsOrganization: W.I.S.HOrganization: W.I.S.HSchool: Central Michigan University School: Central Michigan University Major: Social Work & SociologyMajor: Social Work & SociologyFun Fact: IFun Fact: I’’m a speed talker and walker!m a speed talker and walker!
I WORK WITH FRIENDS OF PARKSIDE.
MY Public Health interests ARE ENVIRONMENT, ACCESS TO FOODS, & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
ARMOND EADDYARMOND EADDYDETROIT, MICHIGANDETROIT, MICHIGAN
AgendaAgendaWhat is the Youth Council (YC)What is the Youth Council Support Team (YCST)
What have we done to this point
What is an active memberWhat are the benefits and responsibilities
What’s next
Who we areWho we are We are youth activists ages
13–24 years old (including middle– and high–school youth, and undergraduate and graduate students).
We are supported by the Youth Council Support Team (YCST), which includes youth allies and representatives of youth serving–organizations.
BackgroundBackgroundFounded by the Community–
Based Public Health Caucus in 2010 to provide a national voice for youth to focus on addressing a variety of public health issues such as exercise and nutrition, sexual health, and emotional well–being.
http://cbphyouthcouncil.pbworks.com/w/page/47828340/FrontPage
Our Mission:Our Mission:Provide a national voice
for youth to focus on addressing a variety of public health issues.
Support young people as leaders who will work to eliminate health disparities and promote social justice in their communities and around the world.
Our GoalsOur GoalsGoal 1: Establish and maintain a youth council
that builds youth capacity to participate in community–based public health
Goal 2: Create pathways to public health careers
Goal 3: Develop a national platform for youth to advocate for adolescent and young adult health issues
Goal 4: Establish and sustain an advisory committee of adult allies and anchor organizations to provide guidance and direction for the youth council
ActivitiesActivities 2010
– Met in Denver, Colorado November 6-10 for the 1st meeting of the YC during the APHA Annual Meeting.
2011 – Monthly meetings of YC by webinar (Adobe Connect)
– Communicated by phone, text, email, Facebook, webinar, YouTube, Adobe Connect, etc.
– Question: Which of the social media listed above do you use? Any others?
– Monthly presentations by YC members and invited guests on educational topics that define public health and health disparities and examples of youth activism in local communities
– Hosted 3 national webinars on health disparities called “Health Equity Peer Educators Training” (HEPE Training)
– Met again October 29- November 2, 2011 in Washington DC for the 2nd annual meeting of the Youth Council during APHA
Activities continued….Activities continued…. During the conference we held elections and elected officers: President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer. Ratified our constitution
2012
◦ preparing for orientation of new members
◦ Focusing on where we want to go as a youth council
◦ Continuing with webinars and guest speakers
◦ In June, we will be awarding scholarships and fundraising to travel to APHA in San Francisco.
LeadershipLeadershipYouth Leadership Team – meets
monthly one week before the YC General Meeting
◦YC President: Maya Saunders, Center for Community Health Education Research and Service, Boston, Massachusetts [email protected]
◦YC Vice President: Quinton Williams, YOUR Center, Flint, Michigan [email protected]
◦Secretary: Christen Greene, Strengthening The Black Family Inc, Raleigh, North Carolina [email protected]
◦YC Orientation Leader: Korin Merle, Oakland Youth Movement, Oakland, California, [email protected]
Webinars - Health Equity Peer Educators Training Webinars - Health Equity Peer Educators Training (HEPE Training) (HEPE Training)
3 Webinars For Youth By Youth(these will take place Summer 2012)
1.Introduction to Health Disparities2.Introduction to Social
Determinants of Health3.Community Activism
Membership in the YCMembership in the YCProspective member – anyone who signs
up!
Active member –
◦ Attend at least 50% YC meetings for at least 75% of the meeting
◦ Inform by any means necessary one of the YC Leadership of any upcoming absences from planned meetings (with a reason)
◦ Strongly recommend joining the Facebook group (youth, only) and check up on any updates.
◦ Respect YC code of conduct and decision-making processes
◦ Complete assignments (whether you attend meeting or not) and come prepared to meetings
Benefits of the YCBenefits of the YCNetwork and work with future
leaders from around the U.S.Guidance from your peers in
school related activitiesInvaluable experiential learningCareer mentoring and networking
with leaders in public healthActive members – first priority at
CBPHC’s APHA scholarships
Youth Council Support Team Youth Council Support Team (YCST) (YCST) Made up of a dedicated team of CBPH Caucus members from a
variety of different community organizations.
Together this group nominated students who were active in their respective organizations to create the first CBPH Caucus Youth Council
Work with youth to develop and carry out a youth-focused itinerary during APHA
Support, advise the YC and advocate for its success and sustainability.
Leadership:
Jonathan Lopez, Woodland Hills Medical Center, [email protected]
Terrance Campbell, YOUR Center, Flint, Michigan [email protected]
Renee Bayer, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor [email protected]
Next StepsNext StepsBuddies – Matching new
members with experienced members
Attend YC general meetings◦Get to know each other◦HEPE Training in the summer◦Get prepared for APHA
Youth Council Next Steps Youth Council Next Steps continuedcontinuedMeet by Adobe Connect
◦Mark these dates: General YC Meeting
April 29 May 27 June 24 July 29
◦Time: 8p Eastern (DeQuandra, Christan, Travis, Maya,
Quinton, Jeff) 7pm Central 6pm Mountain (Kelsey) 5p Pacific (Diana, Korin)
Questions?Questions?Concerns?What do you think?What do you hope to get out of
being a YC member?
Contact UsContact UsQuinton [email protected]
Cell # 810-336-4803
Maya [email protected]
Cell # 617-331-6584
Korin [email protected]
Cell # 415-894-7116
