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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…
Read moreSome 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…
Read more6 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…
Read moreHonoring 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…
Read moreAbraham 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…
Read moreJoseph 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…
Read moreMeshelle: 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…
Read more#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…
Read moreKristin 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…
Read moreSpotlight on Nancy Schwartzman, 2016 Conference Keynote
August 12, 2016
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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