This session is all about strengthening youth advocacy—especially among Latino youth—to make it more powerful, visible, and effective in the face of the urgent challenges of the past few months. From attacks on immigrant rights to the widening health and wealth gaps, our communities are under pressure that demands bold civic action. Yet too often, that action is misdirected, unnoticed, or ineffective—not because the passion isn't there, but because the tools and strategies are missing. This session aims to fix that. Facilitators will train participants on how to effectively engage administrators and legal authorities, amplify their voices through media, and transform lived experience into strategic influence that creates real impact. The session will also focus on how to advocate in professional spaces that may not always be inclined toward advocacy, ensuring that participants can create change even in challenging environments.
