Youth Track Breakout III: Youth Advocacy 102
Featured Speakers:
- Dana Mitchell, MPA, CPS
- Dover Youth2Youth Team
Teaches techniques that develop the 4 core elements of effective public speaking (projection, speed control, vocal animation, and physical animation). Highly interactive 30-minute base presentation uses audience participation to illustrate key concepts. Opening portion is generally followed by exercises in breakout groups that apply concepts taught in the session – including application of the skills to actual prevention media and material.
Dana Mitchell, MPA, CPS
Dana Mitchell has been the coordinator of the nationally recognized Dover Youth to Youth program for the past 25 years; a program that assists other communities and regions in implementing youth empowerment prevention programs. Along with students from his program, he teaches extensively about organizing and engaging youth in advocacy.