Youth Development

Kate Daugherty ’21 received the Garden State Equality Lived Equality award for her advocacy and education on adverse childhood experiences, focusing especially on LGBTQ+ New Jerseyans. She organized a training team that specializes in trauma-informed care training and professional development for youth.

Lesford Duncan ’18 Lesford Duncan ’18 found empowerment in the outdoors. As the Executive Director of the Outdoor Foundation, he ensures others — particularly youth and communities of color — have the same opportunity through community investments and programs dismantling barriers to access, including youth mental health initiatives in Oklahoma City and gear lending libraries in Grand Rapids.

Naglaa Fathy Lithy ’21 established the Games for Goals initiative, which uses interactive games to raise awareness among children about the Sustainable Development Goals in underserved areas. The games also assist youth in addressing issues related to health and gender equality while promoting the principles of peace.

As part of his work with UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, Bertrand Moses ’20 established mental health focus points across 17 Caribbean countries and territories. These focal points are young advocates who will carry out youth mental health programs in their countries and encourage other young people to prioritize mental health.

Christina Rosenthal ’18 published 'You Can Become a Doctor Too,' a children’s book aimed at inspiring young people and encouraging them to pursue careers in healthcare.

Tyler Spencer ’18 founded the Grassroots Health organization, which provides spaces for young adults to learn about important issues like mental and sexual health through sports-based games. The organization also offers health literacy and empowerment to middle school students.