YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Youth Advisory Council
YOUTH VOICE MATTERS
LifeSmart Youth’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) provides young people with an opportunity to share their perspectives and help shape the programs that impact their lives. By bringing together students from different schools and communities across Indiana, the Council ensures that youth voices are included in conversations about health, relationships, and well-being.
The Youth Advisory Council meets virtually once a month to collaborate on discussions, projects, and activities that support healthy and safe communities. Members provide valuable feedback on LifeSmart Youth’s classroom programs and help educators understand the issues that matter most to today’s youth.
In addition to offering insight on programming, Council members work together on initiatives that promote awareness, education, and positive change in their communities.
Who Can Join?
The Youth Advisory Council is open to students across Indiana in grades 7–12 who are interested in:
Health education and youth advocacy
Sharing ideas that can improve programs for young people
Giving back to their communities
Developing leadership and communication skills
What Members Gain
Students who participate in the Youth Advisory Council can expect to:
Build communication and leadership skills
Gain experience in community engagement and advocacy
Develop critical thinking and collaboration skills
Connect and network with peers across the state
Members may also receive incentives in recognition of their time and contributions.
Get Involved
Students interested in joining the Youth Advisory Council are encouraged to reach out for more information.
Contact:
Nikki Sullivan
Director of Health Education Programs & Training
nsullivan@lifesmartyouth.org