Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Strengthening Youth-Adult Partnerships
- Live Online Training
- Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Central Time
- FREE for YIPA members
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Your Training Description
Your Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of youth-adult partnerships
- Identify strategies for centering the voices of youth
- Learn practical tips and techniques for adults to meaningfully engage with youth
- Gain insights from the experiences of Youth Leaders Matthew Osuna Senn and Paris Juarez
Your Trainers
Felix Martinez-Paz joined the Esperanza United Prevention & Social Change team in 2017. As the Engaging Men & Boys Program Specialist he supports and creates stronger connections with organizations and individuals doing direct work in our communities. Felix has also been an active member of The Men and Masculine Folks Network, participated in Esperanza United engaging men campaign “Te invito” and played a key role in Esperanza United collaborations with the A Call to Men Conference in MN. Felix works with Latino students of Independent School District 196, facilitating conversations on Healthy Masculinity, Teen Dating Violence, Mental Health, LGBTQ+ and collaborating with other organizations such as the Department of Natural Resources, NAMI, Outfront MN, and Boys Scouts of America.
Felix received the 2022 YIPA “Friends of Youth Leadership Award” where national youth workers are recognized for their dedication on supporting youth. Felix was born in Puerto Rico and lived in the Dominican Republic for many years.
Beverly Martinez is a dedicated advocate for social development in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, currently serving as the Youth Coordinator at Esperanza United. With a strong commitment to fostering healthy relationships and promoting mental health awareness among young people, Beverly plays a pivotal role in facilitating these discussions and initiatives within her community.
Before joining Esperanza United in November 2021, Beverly was actively involved in human rights advocacy and youth empowerment programs in the Bloomington District. Her experience and passion for empowering youth have equipped her with valuable insights into effective community engagement and the importance of inclusivity in decision-making processes.
Driven by her aspiration to create a platform where young voices are heard and valued, Beverly continues to advocate for social equity and positive youth development in her role at Esperanza United. Her journey underscores her dedication to making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in Minnesota.
Paris Juarez is an 18-year-old from Eagan, MN and a proud Youth Amig@ at Esperanza United. She participated in the Office of Violence Against Women’s Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men Youth Action Committee. In addition, Paris and her peers created a plan to improve transportation and housing by providing feedback to the Metropolitan Council; a plan that will inform the 2050 Regional Development Guide. Paris loves to workout, longboard, write poetry, and spend time with friends and family. She strives to leave a positive impact on her community and makes an effort to create meaningful relationships with all.
Your Competency Focus Area
Each of YIPA’s trainings are designed around a broad framework of eight youth work competencies. The competency focus of this training is: INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT.
You'll raise your awareness to appreciate diversity, foster equity, ensure inclusion, recognize and address bias and prejudice, and cultivate respect for all cultures.
This training will count as 1.5 CE hours for most boards. Please contact your board directly with questions on submitting. You are encouraged to print or save this training information as a PDF for your records.