The Empower Watsonville Youth Leadership program was created to serve youth who share the desire to make an impact in their community through public health initiatives. It was envisioned as part of the Tobacco Use Prevention and Education program. Youth who join focus on the topic of tobacco prevention and more. One major feature is that Empower Youth plan the Empower Watsonville Youth Leadership Conference, where they choose all the speakers and promote the conference. In addition, Empower Watsonville is a community of passionate youth who support each other and build each other up.  For questions on how to apply to become an Empower Youth member, contact Sofia Cuentas at 831-728-6445 or via email at sofia.cuentas@pvpsa.org

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Empower Watsonville Coalition: The Empower Watsonville Coalition is a drug free communities coalition that was established in 2021 to prevent youth substance use in the Pajaro Valley by creating systems change and amplifying youth voice. Empower Watsonville Youth work in collaboration with partner youth serving agencies from the community to promote and implement equitable and restorative substance use policies. 

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