The Health Youth Ambassadors program is a statewide cohort that engages youth to learn about advocacy and policy, address social determinants of health through policy change, and advocate for themselves and their peers on health-related issues.
Are you a high school student interested in health-related policy and advocacy work?
Applications are currently closed for this year.
Check back next summer to apply for our 2024-2025 cohort!
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Fall Onboarding Retreat: September 19th-20th, 2023 in Bowling Green, KY
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Children’s Advocacy Day Overnight Retreat: January 23rd-24th, 2024 in Frankfort, KY
One-year cohort will:
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Meet peers from around the state
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Attend 2 in-person, overnight retreats in September and January
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Attend 2 virtual meetings in December and April
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Participate in youth-led community research to develop policy solutions
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Participate in advocacy activities during the legislative session and throughout the year