Author: Wendy S. Lesko

Election Lessons for Every Organization

– Wendy Schaetzel Lesko

Profound lessons emerge from Zohran Mamdani’s victory even though NYC is unlike any other city. A historic turnout and a whopping 78 percent of those under age 30 voted for Zohran Mamdani. Sure, he is young, energetic, and charismatic, but I believe there is a broader conclusion that is relevant to any organization that recognizes the irreplaceable value of the rising generations. 

“The language with which we speak to young people is truly one of condescension… If you treat young people with the respect that they deserve then they will not be a part of your movement but the heart of your movement.”

Mamdani’s insight isn’t just about politics—it’s a wake-up call to every institution, nonprofit, and company that seeks to stay relevant and innovate. His words expose a persistent gap between how adults talk about young people and how rarely they talk with them. This “Youthquake” (Oxford Dictionaries’ Word of the Year in 2017), that powered his campaign did not happen by accident; it came from genuine listening, shared power, and the conviction that young people deserve to shape—not just support—the causes they believe in.

Cities have always been laboratories for democracy. In my recent article in the National Civic League’s magazine, I outline specific strategies for local government leaders to replace token youth engagement efforts. Read full article here. These lessons are magnified by Mamdani’s example. His victory demonstrates what becomes possible when young people are seen not as a “target audience” but as co-architects of civic renewal.

The election sharpens some of these approaches:

  • Demonstrate that young people are not too young to be critical thinkers
  • Amend the expression “meet them where they are” and instead meet their grievances and dreams head on
  • Make sure ideas emanating from “youth voice” does not continue to fall on deaf ears
  • Be relentless in learning from those young people who most impacted and unheard
  • Recognize the demand for urgency is not the negative stereotype of impatience that often sidelines young people
  • Replace empty rhetoric and broken promises with persistent and accountable action
  • Embrace “We are unstoppable, another world is possible!” 

Before the November 4 election, pollster John Della Volpe validated that people feel most campaign messages sound like scripts from a Human Resources department. Young people detect condescension in a heart beat. Yet the responses from these young NYC voters offer a poignant counterpoint and a hopeful challenge: h

“We’re hopeful — and just ready for some new love and spaces.”
“We still care. We’re just not represented.”
“We’ve been through a lot. But we’re still trying to be part of it.”
“We are the generation that will be talked about for generations.”

These are not the words of apathy or disengagement. They are an invitation—a plea—to rebuild trust through authenticity, shared purpose, and visible collaboration. Whether the context is an election, a nonprofit boardroom, a classroom, or a city hall, the message is the same: young people are paying attention. They are measuring not our slogans but our sincerity, not our outreach but our willingness to share real power.

Mamdani’s landslide is more than a political milestone; it’s a generational mirror. It reflects what happens when young people are not merely courted during campaign season but centered in year-round decision-making. Every organization, regardless of mission or size, can draw from this moment a simple yet profound truth: when young people feel truly seen, heard, and valued, they don’t just show up—they show the way forward.

Photo credit https://www.thecivicscenter.org

IGNITING IDEATION WITH YOUNG PEOPLE

You know when young people are asked for solutions to a complex community issue, their ideas often fall into one of two categories: proposals that simply tweak existing programs, or at the other extreme, radical reforms. Experts and seasoned professionals can become frustrated by what they perceive as a knowledge gap—ideas that seem either too incremental or too far-fetched.

But emerging neuroscience reveals a powerful new method for helping young people gain a wider lens—one that ignites deeper ideation. Although this research targets educators, it’s highly relevant for any organization that relies on younger minds to imagine fresh solutions.

“Transcendental adolescent thinking” may sound like the latest meditation trend, but it deserves serious attention from anyone trying to harness young people’s unique perspectives and innovative problem-solving capacities. It supports my recommendation to delay skill-based training and instead first invest time in expanding a young person’s aperture of exposure—beyond their immediate ecosystem.

Especially in an age when AI delivers information in the flicker of a second, this research carries even more weight. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a professor of education, psychology, and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, conducted a remarkable study with 65 low-income individuals between the age of 14 to 18 from high-crime neighborhoods. She spent two hours—yes, real time—with each participant as they watched 40 compelling true stories and then they discussed “how did that story make you feel?”

This broad infusion of human experiences produced strong “transcendental thinking…beyond the here and now” – outside their firsthand experiences and assumptions. Two years later, this same cohort remained deeply motivated to contribute to their communities. As young adults, they reported high life satisfaction.

Watch a short overview of her work.

This level of intentional information sharing and reflection is something people of all ages could benefit from. Here are several impacts of this cognitive processing among young people.

Read the full research article.

(i) SYSTEMS-LEVEL ANALYSIS or moral judgements, or curiosities about how and why systems work as they do, e.g., “I also find it unfair that the people get undocumented. It’s kind of weird how it’s like a label how like just ‘cause you are from some other place, um, you can’t do certain things in another place. It’s like a question.It’s like something I’ve always wondered…”;

(ii) DISCUSSION OF BROAD IMPLICATIONS and morals and moral emotions, perspectives, personal lessons or values derived from the story, e.g., “I think back to the idea that because children are the future […] we have to be able to inspire people who are growing and have the potential to improve the societies”;“it makes me happy for humanity”;or

(iii) ANALYSIS OF THE PROTAGONIST’S QUALITIES of character, mind, or perspective, e.g.,“[she is] thinking, ‘oh, you’re not alone. You have others who are dependent on you’.”Importantly, it was not relevant whether the participant endorsed a value or lesson or agreed with the protagonist, e.g.,“I wouldn’t react that way. I’d just be really mad at the kid instead of, you know, selfless like that and trying to help him. Like I wouldn’t be able to put myself in someone’s shoes like that like he did.”

The potential for intergenerational collaboration is immense. A workshop or brainstorming session will not reach this high level of emotional engagement and cognitive output. Please share how your nonprofit or government agency is experimenting with this type of knowledge exchange with much younger minds who see the future in ways adults cannot fathom. The result is everyone gains a wider lens.

— Wendy S. Lesko

The Hidden Cost of Ignorance: Understanding Youth Perspectives

It probably sounds crazy but think about the benefits of “not knowing what you don’t know.” Understanding the full scope of an issue takes years and over time, that expertise can fence off the most basic questions and unconventional ideas. 

If those who possess such “wisdom” genuinely absorb the perspectives of aspiring young changemakers, this intergenerational collaboration can oxygenate the novices and experts. 

See how you react to “The Classroom, 2025,” exhibited by the Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers. Do you feel your synapses responding differently as you read the abstract of this art installation created by Alex Weiss, Mia Melton and Lois Proeller? (The photo above does not include the sound with the school announcing a drill.)

“My first lockdown was in elementary school. I was 8. We all hit in a corner, confused, scared, and not yet understanding that this would become all too normal. From the time my peers and I entered elementary school, we participated in various safety drills: Fire drills, weather drills, and shooting drills. We learned how to make a classroom look empty and how to find the best places in the room to hide. We grew up in a culture where school shootings were a regular risk of going to school. 

It isn’t fair that our learning environment should come with a danger of death every single day. We beg for help and are ignored and when something horrific happens, all we get are “thoughts and prayers.” We don’t get change. We don’t get safety. We get politicians with their heads in the clouds. We get adults too obsessed with their Second Amendment rights to realize that their stubbornness is killing kids.

I hope that with this installation, adults can at least understand a fraction of what students have to go through. This is our reality, 12 years of our childhood. A constant and looming threat of mortality shrouds our foundational years.  In a lockdown, the walls close in and the classroom has never felt more like a jail cell. You look around at your classmates, not knowing if these are the people you’ll spend your last moments with.”

Especially issues that directly impact children and young people, it is almost unimaginable to make policies about them without them – especially because they don’t have a graduate degree! 

Please share your comments because the more perspectives the better!

– Wendy S. Lesko

Let’s Recharge Our Batteries Together

All the chaos, cruelty, and cynicism can make it tempting to retreat to familiar surroundings and friends—often people your own age who may share similarly dystopian views. But I’m continually refueled when interacting with much younger minds, especially when talking about how “the world sucks.” These conversations may not always delve into history or generate profound insights. Instead, they offer a chance to see the world through different eyes. That wider lens reignites my brain.

Most organizations—often due to legal concerns—don’t bring people under age 18 into the heart of their operations. But there’s a rising tide pushing back against the idea that professionals and experts should substitute for the lived expertise of young people themselves.

“I am not becoming. I’m not in the making. I’m a full human being with thoughts and creativity and wisdom to offer.”
— Evelyn Monje, first high school employee hired by UP for Learning

Instead of being a burden, intergenerational collaboration uplifts everyone—from senior leaders to junior staff. Sophia Montemayor of Healthy Futures of Texas puts it best: “I genuinely love this work.” She describes her young collaborators as “battery chargers” and adds, “the evening meetings with these high school students make me forget how much I like to be in bed early.”

How can we help one another experience this same boost and joy? Light hearted and serious resources alike can offer strategies to navigate the complex dynamics of engaging young people in ways that enhance both credibility and effectiveness.

Will You Share Your Favorites?

We are collecting resources in all kinds of formats, including:

  • Google slide(s) with a compelling quote or graphic
  • IG post
  • YouTube video
  • Podcast or webinar
  • Article
  • Toolkit
  • Book or dissertation

Please use this link to contribute your recommendations.
If your submission is included in our forthcoming 25 Cool Clever Youth Infusion Resources in 2025 (working title), you’ll receive a free copy!

In the meantime, here are several of our one-pagers:

16 ARGUMENTS TO BRING MINORS IN-HOUSE

A FULL MENU OF ROLES

DEBATING TEEN COMPETENCE

16 CORE COMMITMENTS

Don’t keep your go-to resources to yourself—send them our way and help ignite a movement that values young people not just as future leaders, but as present-day partners. Many thanks! Wendy

Attn Policymakers: Research Shows Parents Misread Their Own Child’s School Experience

As the federal role in K–12 education wanes, local leadership holds greater sway. Yet when it comes to setting education policies, programs and priorities, student input remains largely tokenistic. In most school districts, only a handful of academically successful, self-selected students are invited to serve in advisory roles. Meanwhile, parents are still widely treated as the most credible narrators of their children’s school experiences.

But compelling new research reveals a troubling disconnect.

A 2025 Brookings Institution report, The Disengagement Gap, based on surveys of over 65,000 students (grades 3–12) and 2,000 parents, exposes stark mismatches between what students experience and what parents perceive.

  • Only 26% of 10th graders say they love school — yet 65% of their parents believe they do.
  • Only 44% say they learn a lot most of the time — compared to 72% of parents.
  • Only 29% say they learn about topics they’re interested in — versus 71% of parents.
  • Only 33% say they develop their own ideas — while 69% of parents assume they do.
  • Only 42% say they use thinking skills beyond memorization — compared to 78% of parents.
  • Only 39% say they feel a sense of belonging at school — yet 62% of parents think they do.

The report recommends tools like the Leaps Student Voice Survey to monitor engagement—but surveys alone aren’t enough. Policymakers must reach out to students who feel unseen or silenced: those in alternative schools, students with disabilities, teen parents, students who are bored, bullied, disengaged, or chronically absent. Their perspectives are not fringe—they are central.

These gaps indicate we need to reset for effective systemic change. Many of students have internalized years of being ignored. That’s why their insights are so critical.

Real engagement means more than the proverbial “listening” (though it seems that could use some resetting too). It calls for educators, school board members and administrators to value students as expert witnesses of their own experience. It also demands committed and knowledgeable experts to seek to build genuine rapport for students to open up because they can discern that this is not another “faux” focus group.

In the words of one of my mentors:

“Why do adults ask us to be open-minded when they don’t rethink what they believe?

– Milly Asherov, Classical High School Class of 2022

We must move beyond the habit of overvaluing parent perceptions and underestimating student realities. The future of education depends on listening differently—responding collaboratively—and respecting students not just as learners, but as co-creators.

IMPORTANT CAVEAT
My focus on positioning students in the front row with policymakers fails to address the bigger picture of our failing education system. There is deep analysis and solutions in this new book, The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better. Check out a wide- ranging discussion with one of the authors Dr. Rebecca Winthrop on The Ezra Klein Show.

Countering the Culture of Hate: Your Role Matters!

Does hate seem louder and meaner to you? It’s flailing in all directions. Can we address this human frailty before it infects more of us?

This fever of hate worsens the lives of those who have long been targets—today, teenagers are among the most affected. As the most diverse generation in history, few teens escape this widespread antipathy.

Experiences of being denigrated or demonized often become internalized. Like other forms of abuse, feelings of inferiority and discrimination mutate and pass through generations.

Even unconscious negative attitudes toward teenagers are reinforced daily by the ongoing narrative vilifying “kids today.” Ellen Galinsky’s research in The Breakthrough Years reveals that only 14% of parents use positive words to describe teens. Additionally, just half of adults recall positive memories from their own teenage years, perpetuating a tradition of scapegoating.

Despite a growing emphasis on “youth voices,” the vast majority of teens don’t believe they are liked and their ideas are discarded.

Exclusion: Another Consequence

Hate also fosters exclusion. Many adults have limited interactions beyond their family circles, which reinforces stereotypes and limits opportunities for understanding and collaboration.

Adults often keep their distance from teenagers, attributing angst, ignorance, or arrogance to the entire group. While there appears to be a wealth of opportunities for young people, the reality is sobering.

  • Only 2% of high school students complete an internship each year, according to American Student Assistance.
  • The U.S. Department of Labor estimates only about 10,000 16- to 18-year-olds start an apprenticeship each year.

The absence of intergenerational collaboration in the workplace hurts everyone.

The temptation to generalize based on generational labels is hard to resist. To address this issue, the Pew Research Center has opted to move away from rigid generational classifications.

“By choosing not to use the standard generational labels when they’re not appropriate, we can avoid reinforcing harmful stereotypes or oversimplifying people’s complex lived experiences.”

Dare I Ask . . .

Many adults exhibit reprehensible speech including high-profile leaders like President Trump. I wince when hearing “Where are the adults in the room?” We all know young people-even those in elementary school-who are skilled in conflict resolution and restorative practices. Maybe the presence of young people would cause adults to behave better.

Strategies to Break the Hate Habit

Reducing this negativity requires intentional effort. Addie Lentzner, a mentor of mine, offers this perspective:

There is an entire community that makes up our world that is not being accurately included due to our internalized biases about what they are capable of. It is up to all of us to design organizations and structures WITH young people for the benefit of ALL.

Here’s what I strive to do daily: respond to sweeping generalizations with a light but firm touch.

> A friend complained about her babysitter being glued to her phone and lumped all young people together. I replied, “It sure seems that way but I know many teens who maintain great eye contact during conversations.”

> A colleague remarked that “kids have so much free time and waste it” I countered, “That’s true for some, but many work after school and also take care of their siblings.”

The goal is to coach adults to pause and watch out for their deeply conditioned thought patterns before falling into the hate trap.

After years of collaboration with teenagers, here are a few of their recommendations:

See me as an individual

Don’t stereotype

Don’t treat me like your child

Avoid insulting compliments

Be open-minded

Admit you don’t have all the answers

Feel the urgency we feel

Don’t judge

Talk with us, not at us

Keep unlearning and relearning

Laugh with us

Respect us

 It’s oppressive to call us “children” and “kids” because it has a negative connotation that is not empowering to us so we’d like to be referred to as “youth.” 

– Salina Shamsuddin, Bridges USA’s Youth Justice Council

Hate affects us all. Breaking this cycle starts with catching ourselves—and those around us—when negative comments arise. Respect for one breeds respect for all. Together, we create a culture that promotes curiosity and collaboration.

What Teens Teach Us + Transform Adult Thinking 

If you’re reading this, thank you for rejecting screenagers, meanagers and countless other negative stereotypes that cause most adults to summarily exclude this age group in their organizatios. Whether young people are advocating for public schools, taking on billion dollar corporations, or reshaping the way adults see the world, their points of view carry a unique influence. Here are a few illuminating podcasts that remind us of how everyone gains a wider lens when adults chart a new path of youth inclusion and commitment to intergenerational growth. 

Get Schooled

On Election Day 2024, the Kentucky Student Voice Team played a crucial role in defeating a ballot amendment that sought to divert funding from public schools to private institutions. Imagine if only lobbyists and legislators had been active in this high stakes campaign . Two students interviewed highlighted how rural schools would be severely impacted, a perspective that carries significant weight—perhaps even more than that of the teachers’ union president or the legislator featured in this KSVT mini-series.

Baltimore Teens Persist!

This unforgettable episode of Code Switch delves into the fight against the $30 billion rail company CSX. Teens describe their reliance on their younger peers to bring “new ideas” and fresh tactics to this ongoing campaign, such as leaving bags of coal on policymakers’ doorsteps. These young citizen scientists combine hard evidence about coal dust with the lived experiences of elders, many battling cancer to make their case to state policy makers. . The co-host marvels at the “mutual respect” that emerges and admits she was initially concerned about exposing these youths to “grown-up cynicism.”

Why Adults Lose the ‘Beginner’s Mind’

I love “children are the R&D wing of our species” in this Ezra Klein podcast. I have experienced many aha moments when hearing a new idea that emerges from a group of teens that oxygenates my mind. Professor Alison Gopnik describes “this kind of rebirth of plasticity and flexibility in adolescence…[to] consider new kinds of social possibilities, and to take the information that they got from the people around them and say, ‘OK, given that that’s true, what’s something new that we could do? What’s something different from what we’ve done before?'”

How to Better Understand Teens

This episode on 1A flips the script by starting with insights from 15- and 16-year-olds, followed by Ellen Galinsky, author of “The Breakthrough Years.” She credits 40 teens across the U.S. as

“co-creators” who took my research in a completely different direction than if I had just looked at the literature or just talked to adults.

Galinsky quotes a 12-year-old’s advice to adults: “Listen with – when I was a child’s mind – as well as now  – I’m an adult’s mind. In other words, understand our perspective, not just your perspective.” So much can be gained by this commitment to intergenerational interdependence.

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Photo Credit: Partnership for Southern Equity CEO, adult and youth staff

How to Avoid Mistakes with Staff Who Work with Young People

Imagine this scenario: You’re preparing to deliver a presentation to the senior executive team or Board of Directors. You’re likely running through a practice session, making last-minute tweaks to your slides, and bracing for tough questions.

Now, picture a different audience—25 teenagers you are meeting to invite into a policy advocacy campaign. Beyond the logistical headaches, your attention shifts to designing the opening minutes to set everyone at ease and introducing the issue in a captivating way. Then comes the carefully planned yet flexible choreography of interactive activities, culminating in actionable next steps. Ideally, you would  co-facilitate with a young person, dedicating ample preparation time to create a participatory atmosphere with the right balance of content and hands-on action.

Unlike a pitch to your colleagues, where even lukewarm reactions are manageable, presenting to teenagers can feel like performing as a comedian whose jokes fall flat.

As Crystal Oceja with Bridges USA and Stand for Children Tennessee explains:

“The adults approach you with no authoritative energy. They are very open. They are cool. They check in. They don’t force you to do anything.”

Skills Learned + Earned

Most professionals—especially policy experts—rarely interact with young people in their workplace. This disconnect often prevents them from fully appreciating the skills required to engage with youths. This gap in understanding extends to teachers, school counselors, social workers, YA librarians, and others. With over 70 million people under 18 in the U.S., only about 2.5 million individuals hold specialized degrees in youth work from higher education institutions.

The skills needed to work with young people are unique, distinct from those of parents or authority figures. Building trust and rapport at the initial make-or-break stage is crucial. It often requires embracing radical ideas and patiently discussing proposed programs, services, legislation—even those proven ineffective. One invaluable skill among these staff is what I call “a third ear.” This heightened listening skill goes beyond hearing, delving into curiosity and imagination, encouraging even the most timid young people to open up and share. It’s rare for such open dialogue to happen naturally, especially in intergenerational settings. One test is when young people laugh and joke alongside adults decades their senior, erasing hierarchical barriers.

Take Carolyn Cox, who runs  a Medicaid-supported program in Washington that trains and pays young people to become certified peer counselors. One Board member aptly describes her unique talent:

“Carolyn creates this aura because young people know she really lets them be themselves, lets them feel, and lets them speak.”

Working with teenagers—whose primary job is school and who often juggle family responsibilities—requires artful agility. Consider a 16-year-old managing health issues while preparing for an interview with a reporter. The pressure of deadlines and anxiety might make them want to quit. Supporting them through such challenges takes patience, empathy, and flexibility.

How Not to Undermine These Specialists

One of the most challenging aspects of this work is the lack of appreciation and respect from colleagues and/or executives. I recall a senior writer at a major magazine once commenting that I looked like a camp counselor because of my neon orange t-shirt, which featured a design created by a 17-year-old for our nonprofit’s national (victorious) grassroots campaign. This dismissive remark stung, reflecting the pervasive attitude that do not value those who collaborate in the new level of co-piloting with teens. 

Just as professionals must go the extra mile to gain the trust of young people, senior leaders should invest effort in understanding and recognizing the adults who work with them.

Plates are spinning in dozens of directions. For example, multiple campaigns involving hundreds of teens with the Kentucky Student Voice Team, which boasts impressive achievements in data analysis and policy advocacy. It’s co-founder and managing director Rachel Belin emphasizes that their co-designed work is “an art, not a science” and carries a “mental load” magnified by the actual and perceived legal liabilities of working with minors.

To recognize and respect these professionals, organizations can adopt intentional strategies, including

  • Allow flexible schedules to accommodate late afternoon and evening meetings, trainings, one-on-ones as well as weekend activities;
  • Assign a senior level staff person to act as a consistent liaison for those working directly with young people;
  • Seek technical assistance to help HR develop protocols for working with minors;
  • Include these employees who typically are low-level or junior staff in decision-making processes, validating their roles rather than sidelining them;
  • Consult these staff on how, not if, young people can be integrated into more organizational operations;
  • Ensure fair compensation for these youth specialists to reduce turnover and maintain the trust built with the youth cohort;
  • Encourage ongoing professional development through trainings, conferences, and networking opportunities that will help make youth representation the norm in nonprofits and government agencies. 

At its core, the essence of this work is simple yet profound: genuine R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

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Photo Credit:  UP for Learning

Booster Shot for Health Advocates

By Wendy Schaetzel Lesko

When it comes to the universe of health advocacy organizations, government agencies and private foundations, expertise is off-the-chart. One significant gap however is the first hand experiences and insights of those young people currently using services and equally crucial, those who cannot obtain vital information or access needed health care.  Symbiosis between the professionals and those under age 18 holds the possibility of significant breakthroughs. 

“We don’t want to lose them to CVS!.” 

-Michele Perlman, Assistant Vice President for Education and Training,  Community Health Network

Let’s look at the diabetes epidemic and tooth decay.  Denise Webb, now age 20,   with whom I proudly and joyfully co authored Why Aren’t We Doing This! Collaborating with Minors in Major Ways, are five decades apart and our lives are vastly different. 

Both of us have battled against the predatory marketing practices by the behemoth beverage industry.  While working with the Youth Activism Project, I collaborated with a diverse cadre of teens including one with diabetes. They demonstrated unique influence capturing media attention and had irreplaceable impact with elected officials that resulted in a county ordinance restricting the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages  (SSBs) in vending machines.  

Denise has sharpened her toolkit of skills during the four years she has worked part-time with the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE). The Oral Health Disparities Project ranks as one of Denise’s most meaningful efforts with this nonprofit that is also the headquarters for Coke Cola. 

Encourage These Experts to Challenge

Thinking back to her  childhood, she reminisce about “ walking to the convenience store for that absolutely favorite 99 cent peach soda.” Collaborating with PSE Just Health Workgroup, the professionals make certain their teen colleagues are not token advisors. The result is genuine intergenerational interdependence.   For example, Denise and other Youth Staff pushed back on the plan by the communications staff to create social media flyers, Instagram live broadcast, etc.  Instead they developed an alternative photovoice strategy in specific neighborhoods which became an effective digital campaign. From fun in-person interviews to heart-breaking community documentaries, the input of the young advocates shaped and propelled the way adults viewed health equity and policies in communities. 

Data collection was another core deliverable of this Oral Health Disparities grant and the Youth Staff were credited with adding another survey question: “Do you live near a convenience store?”  The responses revealed glaring differences between zip codes which informed the Workgroup’s recommendations to address both dental disease and food deserts. Denise emphasizes that this health issue would not be on “Teens’ Top 10 Concerns” but the sincerity and reliance of the professionals were what unleashed her passion to apply their own lived experience and 21st century skills.

Our Youth Staff are not an afterthought, not our guinea pigs or focus group. They are in the work and I’m really excited about that. 

– Robyn Bussey, Just Health Director with Partnership for Southern Equity

Multiple strategies to recruit those most impacted and furthest from power along  with numerous approaches regarding onboarding, one-to-ones, compensation and other essential intergenerational commitments are described in our 160-page book. Also, don’t miss Denise Webb’s five-minute speech  at an international health conference in Catalytic Credibility + Clout of Young Advocates/.

Photo credit: Partnership for Southern Equity

Catalytic Credibility + Clout of Young Advocates