Alexandria, VA (February 20, 2025) — CADCA is excited to announce that 16 youth leaders from the Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council (KYPAC) were offered a scholarship to attend its 35th Annual National Leadership Forum, February 3-6, in National Harbor, MD. The conference featured training sessions and networking opportunities specifically tailored for youth, allowing them to connect with fellow youth leaders and engage in development opportunities directly related to their role on the Council.
KYPAC is composed of youth leaders from across the state who are committed to substance use prevention and mental health promotion. The Council is responsible for advising Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLinK) and Upstream Kansas, developing youth campaigns and toolboxes, and planning events for other youth leaders.
The following youth leaders are members of KYPAC and had the opportunity to attend training sessions focused on youth advocacy, leadership development, and substance misuse prevention strategies. Raegann McDonald from Clay County was also awarded a scholarship but was unable to attend.
- Payton Ball, Reno County
- Isabelle Blackwood, Clay County
- Arya Byard, Reno County
- Brady Clark, Shawnee County
- Jasmine Figueroa, Barton County
- Ellie Foos, Reno County
- Leah Foos, Reno County
- Hannah Khan, Reno County
- Gabriel Marcum, Reno County
- Breeson North, Reno County
- Jeremiah Olguin, Sedgwick County
- Ali Post, Reno County
- Jessica Sun, Johnson County
- Arabella Taylor, Harvey County
- Gavin Zubiate, Hodgman County
“We are proud of the Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council members for their dedication to substance use prevention,” said CADCA President and CEO General Barrye L. Price, Ph.D. “Their participation highlights the powerful role that our youth play in shaping and reenvisioning their communities.”
Upstream Kansas is led by CADCA with the sponsoring support of the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, aimed at increasing opportunities for youth leadership in substance use prevention efforts across Kansas. For more information about KYPAC, Upstream Kansas, and its initiatives, please visit upstreamkansas.org.
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CADCA is the premier prevention association equipping coalitions with tools, knowledge, and support to create positive change in their communities. CADCA’s vision is safer, healthier, and stronger communities everywhere. Through our work we have built a network of more than 7,000 coalitions across the United States and over 28 countries. At the core of CADCA’s creation is the belief in the effectiveness and efficiency of local coalitions as catalysts for drug-free communities globally, combating substance misuse through the implementation of comprehensive strategies for community change.
