UYP Conference Details
The 2021 University of Youth Power Page is available to all registered students of the event. Youth Power will list all pertinent program materials and zoom links for the event on this page. We will continue to update the information up until June 24th & 25th when the event begins. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our communications team at communications@ftnys.org
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KEYNOTES
Spoken Word
Leah James
Leah James is a stroke survivor, spoken word artist and public speaker. She has performed across the country including the world's largest poetry showcase twice and now hosts her own events. Leah has been writing for over 17 years and performing for over a decade. She...
Meditation
Porcia Lewis
Porcia Lewis began meditation in 2017 while living in LA. There she joined an organization known as SGI and learned the power of chanting, manifestation, and allowing things to just be. In 2018, Porcia moved back to NYC and began to partner with other healing...
Schedule with recorded workshops
Thursday, June 24th, 2021 | 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Welcome | 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Tiara Springer-Love
Spoken Word & Keynote | 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Leah James
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Session I | 01:00 PM – 02:15 PM
The ABC’s of Systems Advocacy
Zack Kilmer • Systems Advocacy
Pathways to Recovery
Alex Carpenter • Recovery Advocacy
Self Care Strategies to Use and Share
Lynn Goldberg & Amanda Shpigler • Wellness
YPA Say What?
Robbie Lettieri • Peer Advocacy
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Session II | 02:30 PM – 03:45 PM
Mental Health and Wellness: Raise Your Voice
Ariela Perez-Wallach & Cohen Miles-Rather • Wellness
The Melting Pot: Learning the Ingredients to Engagement
Cathy Kent & Shainek Edmundson • Systems Advocacy
Clubhouses Aren’t Just For Kids Anymore
Charles Anthony-Rice • Recovery Advocacy
Knowing Your Role and How to Communicate
it to Colleagues and Teams
Imari Wilson • Peer Advocacy
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Session III | 04:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Snack Chat Info-Session
Youth Power Staff
Friday, June 25th, 2021 | 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Welcome | 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Tiara Springer-Love
Meditation | 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Porcia Lewis
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Session I | 12:45 PM – 02:00 PM
Investing in Yourself, You are Valuable!
Developing Your own Self-Care Plan
Crystal Collins & Melody Tien • Wellness
Creative Connections
Emily Vaianella • Systems Advocacy
Harm Reduction Basics
Ben Riker • Recovery Advocacy
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Session II | 02:15 PM – 03:30 PM
Snack & Chat Breakout Sessions
Tiara Springer-Love
Meditation
Porcia Lewis
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