Minnesota Youth E-cigarette Prevention Initiative
Board member of statewide initiative working to prevent youth e-cigarette use
Key Highlights
- •Served as Youth Advisory Board Council Member at the Minnesota Department of Health
- •Advocated for stricter enforcement of age-verification laws for e-cigarette retailers
- •Delivered presentations on vaping dangers to 500+ students across schools in Minnesota
- •Contributed to state-level policy recommendations on youth tobacco prevention
- •Developed social media awareness campaigns targeting teens aged 13–18
- •Collaborated with health officials to create school-facing educational resources
Youth E-cigarette Prevention Initiative
Role
Youth Advisory Board Council Member
Minnesota Department of Health
2024 - Present
Mission
Working to raise awareness about the dangers of e-cigarette use among youth and developing strategies to prevent tobacco addiction in schools and communities across Minnesota.
Key Responsibilities
• Participating in policy discussions on youth tobacco prevention
• Developing educational materials for peer education
• Speaking at schools and community events
• Collaborating with health officials on prevention strategies
• Conducting research on root causes of youth vaping
Impact
• Reached 500+ students through presentations
• Contributed to state-level policy recommendations
• Developed social media awareness campaigns
• Created educational resources for schools
Recognition
Featured in Wayzata High School news highlights for this important work.
Goals
1. Understand root causes of youth e-cigarette use
2. Spread awareness across diverse communities
3. Develop effective prevention strategies
4. Support peers struggling with addiction
*This work combines my passion for public health, research, and community service.*
Related Resources
Tobacco Free Kids — State Reports
National campaign tracking youth tobacco and e-cigarette use by state
Tobacco Free Kids — Minnesota Report
Minnesota-specific statistics on youth tobacco and e-cigarette prevalence
MN Dept. of Health — Youth Tobacco Prevention
Official statewide resources on youth tobacco and e-cigarette prevention programs