The Youth Advocacy Lab equips youth leaders with the skills, confidence, and networks they need to create change in their communities. Grounded in Positive Youth Development and equity frameworks, the Lab offers customizable workshops tailored to the needs of each organization and the youth they serve.

Workshops Focus On

• Storytelling for Change: helping youth share their lived experiences in powerful, authentic ways that inspire action.

• Civic Engagement: building knowledge of policy systems and practical tools to influence decision-making at local, state, and national levels. 

• Public Health & Education Advocacy: equipping youth to advocate for equitable mental health, education, and social systems. 

• Leadership & Peer Connection: fostering community, mentorship, and collaboration among youth leaders.

Value for Organizations

• A ready-to-implement, customizable program aligned with organizational and funder priorities and equity goals.

• A pipeline for cultivation engaged alumni who remain connected to your mission.

• Tools and strategies that strengthen youth voice within organizational strategy and community impact.

• Demonstrated commitment to equity, leadership development, and youth power - positioning your organization as a leader in authentic youth engagement.

The Details

• Workshop lengths range from 1.5 hours of skill building to multi-day workshops.

• Able to facilitate virtually or in-person.

• Available to travel worldwide (based out of Denver, Colorado, USA).

The Process

• Lauren meets with organization staff to understand organizational and funder priorities, discuss timelines, and other key logistics. 

• Lauren will develop a workshop plan to share with the organization and meet with organization staff to ensure the workshop activities are aligned. 

• Workshops are customized to be both interactive and lecture based.