By intentionally creating these sessions, we hope to model what true inclusivity looks like: acknowledging the unique needs of people with marginalized identities while empowering allies to support from their own lanes. Arianna de la Mancha Sam Akers, MSW March … Read More
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Sowing Seeds of Change: Ten Lessons Learned from our Beginner-Friendly Human-Centered Design Challenge
Human-centered design forces us to think differently. Teaching it is just as tricky—but we’ve learned a few things along the way. Emily (Skywark) Connor, MPH February 27, 2025 L earning and teaching human-centered design isn’t easy. It pushes us to … Read More
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Why Safety Is the Foundational Pillar in Trauma-Informed Work…and Parenthood
Safety is the bedrock on which connection, collaboration, learning, and empowerment are built. Mackenzie Piper, MPH, CHES February 20, 2025 A t work, I’m learning about trauma-informed and healing-centered approaches for supporting young people and the professionals who work with … Read More
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The Change-Makers’ Guide to Grammar: 10 Tips to Win Hearts and Change Minds
What if words can change everything? Nicholas Sufrinko February 13, 2025 “It is not enough for the reader of your words to be convinced,” writes Ta-Nehisi Coates in 2024’s The Message. “The goal is to haunt—to have them think about your … Read More
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Changing the Narrative Around Body Image in Athletics
It’s time to re-examine the ways we talk about growing and changing bodies in sports. Kaitlyn LaBonte, LMSW January 23, 2025 On the day I played my last game, I woke up to the reality that my primary identity was … Read More
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Sparkles, Glimmers, and Unforgettable Moments at #HealthyTeen24 Recap
Look back at the much-needed moments of light from #HealthyTeen24. Janet Max, MPH, CHES January 9, 2025 When we first developed the 2024 conference theme—Rise, Reimagine, and Reinvent—we didn’t know those words would provide comfort and guidance at this moment. … Read More
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The Power of Failure in Innovation
Failure is the beginning of a new path toward discovery, creativity, and innovation Milagros Garrido, MS, PMP December 19, 2024 When I was starting my professional life, I had the opportunity to work at a company that was preparing thoughtful, … Read More
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Meeting Students Where They Are: How HBCUs are Advancing Sexual Health and Wellness
An inclusive, trauma-informed approach to student health benefits everyone. Asha Puri December 5, 2024 A s a sophomore at Howard University, one of the nation’s leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), I have witnessed firsthand how our college campus … Read More