You MATTER! Youth Summit - My Actions Today Transform Every Road
Purpose: The You Matter! Youth Summit is a half-day event designed to support middle school students in building confidence, strengthening mental wellness, and learning skills to make safe, positive decisions. Students will participate in workshops, keynote sessions, and small group discussions facilitated by qualified presenters.
This empowering full-day experience is designed for 6th grade middle school students and will focus on:
- Mental wellness and resilience
- Self-worth, identity, and emotional wellness
- Peer pressure, healthy decision-making, and conflict resolution
- Violence prevention and gun safety (age-appropriate content)
- Leadership, empowerment, and positive relationships
Students will hear from inspiring speakers, participate in gender-based breakout workshops, and engage in interactive activities that support confidence, coping skills, and safe choices.
When: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Albuquerque Metro
Participation: We are expecting over 260 male and female, 6th grade middle school students to attend this event.
For more information please contact:
Nicole Bedford
Community Engagement Liaison
Email: nbedford@salud.unm.edu
Phone: 505-523-9084
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You MATTER Empowerment Summit is made possible with the support of:
