Creating a Youth Advisory Board

LEARNING AREA: Health Equity
May. 2026
20
Partner Events
Community Health Training Institute
In person

10:00am

Duration:

3 hours

Location

Health Resources in Action
2 Boylston Street, Fourth Floor
Boston, MA 02116

Description

 As organizations increasingly recognize the importance of youth voice in public health, education, and community development, many are asking: how can we start a youth advisory board? But the better question might be: Are we ready to do it well? This training will discuss the infrastructure, mindset, and long-term commitment required to authentically engage youth in decision-making, avoiding common pitfalls like tokenism, underinvestment, and lack of power-sharing.