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Karin Coyle, PhD, Awarded 2018 Douglas B. Kirby Researcher of the Year Award

August 1, 2018

Healthy Teen Network is pleased to recognize Karin Coyle, PhD, as the 2018 Douglas B. Kirby Researcher of the Year, in honor of her contributions to identifying what works best to support young people. Dr. Coyle’s research has helped the field to stand strong and keep youth at the center. Karin Coyle, PhD, is Chief Science…

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Some Thoughts on the P-Word

July 31, 2018

Centering Pleasure in Adolescent Sex Ed with the #HealthyTeen18 Design Challenge I have a thought. What if, despite the continued attacks from an administration hostile to providing adolescents with accurate and inclusive sex ed, we played offense rather than defense? Sure, a good defense is important—and working. But what if, despite all the illegal funding…

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6 Tips for Keeping Youth at the Center of Sex Ed

July 5, 2018

This year, our conference theme focuses on standing strong and keeping youth at the center. But what does that mean when it comes to sexuality education (“sex ed”) in schools? In a perfect world, students would be full partners in the development and delivery of sex ed, but in reality, schools are not there yet—politically…

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Honoring Senator Delores G. Kelley & Delegate Ariana Kelly for their Service

September 29, 2017

Healthy Teen Network is honored to recognize the work of Senator Delores G. Kelley and Delegate Ariana Kelly with the 2017 Spirit of Service Award. Working with Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Senator Delores G. Kelley and Delegate Ariana Kelly co-sponsored The Maryland Contraceptive Equity Act. Signed into law by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan in May…

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Abraham Wandersman Recognized as Healthy Teen Network’s 2017 Douglas B. Kirby Researcher of the Year

September 28, 2017

Healthy Teen Network is pleased to recognize Abraham Wandersman, PhD, as the 2017 Douglas B. Kirby Researcher of the Year.   Abraham Wandersman, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of South Carolina-Columbia. Dr. Wandersman performs research and program evaluation on citizen participation in community organizations and coalitions and on interagency collaboration. He is a co-editor of three books on…

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Joseph Yusuf: 2017 Outstanding Former Teen Parent Awardee

September 25, 2017

We are pleased to announce that Joseph Yusuf has been selected to receive the Healthy Teen Network 2017 Outstanding Former Teen Parent Award. According to one of his mentors, Joseph Yusuf lives his life by one motto: “Peace, Love, and Positivity,” and this is evident in the time he has invested in mentoring others who…

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Meshelle: Funny on PURPOSE

February 24, 2017

 “A good laugh is sunshine in the house.” -William Thackeray We are excited to announce we will kick off Social Norms & Culture: Honoring Experiences & Perspectives, our 2017 conference, with lots of laughs, courtesy of Meshelle, “The Indie-Mom of Comedy.” An accomplished comedienne, Meshelle has been featured on BET, Nickelodeon, and NBC, and on stages…

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#healthyteen2016

December 6, 2016

More than 400 dedicated adolescent health professionals gathered in Las Vegas a couple weeks ago for Healthy Teen Network’s 37th Annual National Conference, Roles, Relationships, & Relevance in the Changing Landscape of Adolescent Health. We shared a wonderful few days of learning, sharing, connecting, encouraging, and inspiring one another. If you missed it–or even if you were…

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Kristin Fairholm: Strength, Vision, Commitment

October 21, 2016

Each year, when we put out the call for award nominations, we invite people to provide letters of support for the nominees. It’s always a pleasure to learn more about our awardees—and all nominees—through the different perspectives of the people with whom they have worked or encountered through the years. This year’s Outstanding Former Teen…

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Spotlight on Nancy Schwartzman, 2016 Conference Keynote

August 12, 2016

Nancy Schwartzman

When thinking about someone who could provide insight and challenge our thinking around our 2016 conference theme, Roles, Relationships, and Relevance in the Changing Landscape of Adolescent Health, Nancy Schwartzman’s name quickly rose to the top of the list. Nancy is an app developer, filmmaker, and catalyst for social change. She is a passionate advocate, and…

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