In Fall 2018, we put out a call for young leaders to be a voice for their generation to help improve communities across Georgia. GCAPP selected 13 inspiring teens and young adults to pioneer our first youth council to provide an inclusive approach to empowering adolescent health to help inform GCAPP's work. As a youth-driven initiative, the Youth Advisory Council’s (YAC) mission is to advocate for holistic health awareness for teens & young adults in their communities.
Youth Advisory Council 2018-2019
Ashley Amukamara, 21: Clarke County
Aryana Gupta, 17: Fulton County
Jada Daniel, 16: Twiggs County
Erin Davis, 18: Cobb County
Jack Sheldon, 19: Fulton County
Jordan Brown, 24: Gwinnett County
Naiya McCalla, 17: Fulton County
Nycole Thelwell, 19: Doughtery County
Rakena Golden, 23: Chatham County
Raquel Goddard, 17: Lowndes County
Sahil Dharamrup, 20: Cobb County
Taylor Austin, 22: Doughtery County
Tobi Awe, 16: Bryan County
Top 5 Issues YAC Wants to Improve for Their GA Peers
Train Sexual Health Peer Educators in Communities
Increase Sexual Violence & Rape Prevention Awareness
Advocate for Healthier Relationships, Emotional Health, & more Self-Love
Improve Teen Mental Health
Develop Peer Mentorships & Teen Advocacy Initiatives
Empowered Teen Combines Her Passion with Her Voice!
Congratulations to our YAC member Raquel Goddard for sharing why she decided to get involved and work with youth to make healthier choices in her community.
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