To see a video of our 2008-09 Community Educators talk about why they got involved in the YPC program, click Here

Youth Partnership for Change (YPC) is an alcohol prevention education program that empowers young people to raise awareness in Austin area community about the number one drug of choice for young people in Texas - alcohol. Young people will serve as community educators, sharing their knowledge through exciting community presentations and outreach activities to help peers, parents, and community members understand the real dangers and consequences of underage alcohol use.

The primary goal of YPC is to empower young people to take a leadership role in educating peers, parents, and community members on the dangers and consequences of underage alcohol use in schools and communities in Central Texas. YPC also seeks to increase the awareness in Central Texas of the underage drinking laws and the mental and physical effects that result from underage alcohol use.

YPC Community Educators are young people between the ages of 16-21, who are concerned about underage drinking and want to take action. They make presentations in Travis, Hays and Williamson counties to share why they are personally concerned about this topic and to also educate the community about the danger of underage alcohol use.

Presentation Calendar

2009-2010 Community Educators

We are pleased to announce our returning YPC Community Educators!

1. Jaime Herrera - 3rd year Community Educator: Sophomore at Austin Community College
2. Devin Maynard - 3rd year Community Educator: Junior at Anderson High School
3. Dancey Glover - 2nd year Community Educator: Freshman at the University of Texas
4. Jacoby Sanders - 2nd year Community Educator: Senior at Connally High School
5. Juan Garcia-Davis - 2nd year Community Educator: Freshman at St. Edward's University

1. Samantha Cannon - Sophomore at Connally High School
2. Jory Drew - Senior at McCallum High School
3. Ethan Garza - Freshman at The University of Texas
4. Divyan Goruganthu - Junior at McNeil High School
5. Sheetal Hegde - Junior at Westwood High School
6. Latifah Hill - Junior at Garza High School
7. Marissa Hornsby - Senior at Connally High School
8. Acacia Jennings - Junior at Henderickson High School
9. LaShaila Mitchum - Freshman at the University of Texas
10. Paige Vincent - Junior at the University of Texas

For pictures and bios of our Community Educators, please click Here
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