TEAM STYT LEADER, SAFE ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENT ENVIRONMENTS (SAVE)

Since 9th grade, I have been a leader in Team Stronger Than You Think (STYT), a youth empowerment group that advocates against teen dating violence (TDV) through community education and engagement.

Team STYT is supported by the Community Education Team at Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments (SAVE), a domestic violence organization in Fremont, CA.
Secured $35k+ via grants and crowdfunding for 3 annual youth summits
Assisted with organizing and leading our signature event, Symbiosis, a free, annual summit for youth in the community to learn about healthy relationships and intersecting topics to Teen Dating Violence.
Developed and led workshops for 150+ on fostering healthy relationships among LGBTQ youth.
Tabled at local high schools to fill in the gap that exists regarding education about relationships and dating violence.
Created artwork and educational material, and provided feedback and consultation for SAVE’s prevention education presentations.
Represented SAVE in various violence prevention coalitions and media outreach efforts.