10/03/2026
What an inspiring morning at CADY’s 24th Annual Regional Prevention Summit✨ I was surrounded by educators, healthcare professionals, community leaders, state officials, advocates, and passionate young people all working towards the same goal: healthier, safer, and resilient futures for youth. Communities for Alcohol-and Drug-Free Youth (CADY’s) mission is rooted in empowering healthy choices, preventing youth substance misuse, strengthening protective factors, and building resilient communities through education, engagement, and collaboration. This summit was a powerful reminder that awareness/prevention is never the responsibility of just one person or organization; instead every mentor, educator, healthcare professional, parent, advocate, and young leader plays a vital role.💞
A few highlights were: hearing from Executive Director Dr. Clarissa Palmer about the importance of creating strong support systems for youth and seeing wonderful people, who are making a difference in the lives of our youth in NH, receive honorary awards. I also had the pleasure of connecting with New Hampshire’s 2026 Kid Governor, Liv Crete-Sayer. Her work on educating students about the dangers of smoking, va**ng, and drugs is such a powerful reminder that you are never too young to use your voice for change!👏
I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many incredible people, learn more about utilizing the HOPE framework, and share about my initiative M.O.R.E. for Youth. I believe real change happens when we come together, listen, and each choose to play a role in helping the next generation learn, grow, and thrive.❤️💐
