About Ashton

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 11

School: University High School

Subgroup: Communications

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT, because I loved my previous experience from last year within the YHAT Podcast section. Also, I want to help reach more youth audience in Pima County in terms of mental health, and YHAT has given me a great opportunity to accomplish this.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I love playing sports such as baseball, volleyball, and basketball, and am also involved with chess and table tennis. I also enjoy video games, and spending time with my friends and family.

About Briana

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: Senior College

School: University of Arizona

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT because I wanted to become more involved with Pima County. This has been my home for the past 3 years and I want to give back to my community through volunteer efforts.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I am a member of Mortarboard senior honorary, an intern for the El Rio reproductive health access project, and a public health mentor. I love reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors.

About Camilla

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 10

School: Sabino High School

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

The mental health and wellbeing of my peers is incredibly important to me. Growing up, I witnessed how my peers changed due to substance abuse and how communities can shift due to mental health and mental health stigma. The idea of working with people who are passionate about the same issues as I excite me, and I'm very grateful to be part of such a wonderful group. Being in YHAT brings me hope for the future of our community.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

One of the most important parts of my life is my culture. At Sabino High School, I created the first ever club for Hispanic and Latinx students. I also participate in many other extracurriculars ranging from Key Club to the Southern Arizona Ivy League Project.

About Chazz

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 12

School: Pueblo High school

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

To Spread awareness of the Youth mental health

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I play football, I like going out, I love clothes like designing and thrifting

About Devon

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 12

School: Empire High School

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

Because I want to advocate for all the youth in the community that think they don’t have a voice.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I love to read and I love playing video games.

About Edgar

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: Senior - College

School: University of Arizona

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT to make a difference in my community and help promote positive mental health in Pima county.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I am into anime’s and reading manga and like spending time with my amazing girlfriend

About Evelyn

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 12

School: Rincon Highschool

Subgroup: Communications

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT to further my involvement in mental and social health

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I do pima jted social and mental health technician. For hobbies I loveee reading and editing.

About Gabby

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: Senior - College

School: University of Arizona

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT to get more experience in the mental health field and help explore and advocate for different resources

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I love doing yoga, working out, and spending time outside!

About Gidget

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 12

School: University High School

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT so that I could feel more connected to, involved with, and educated about my community. Going into my second year as a member, I am looking forward to spreading my knowledge of mental health and continuing to learn about the people around me.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

Outside of YHAT, I am the captain of my school’s cross country and track teams, I volunteer at my local hospital, and I love to spend as much time as possible outdoors.

About Harry

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 12

School: Palo Verde High Magnet School

Subgroup: Communications

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

To further expand my knowledge on public health. As well as how I can help make the community better. I want to be a bigger part of our community through this program.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I love music especially piano and guitar, the certain rhythms is what I like about those instruments. I also like business, and due to this interest, I had a short business in which I helped other students with Homework.

About Kade

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 11

School: Catalina Foothills High School

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT because I am passionate about mental health and the tucson community and as someone who wants to work in a mental health related field I wanted to raise awareness and learn more about mental health.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

Photography is one of my favorite hobbies, and I am very involved with the photo club at my school. My other main hobby is thrifting with my mom, especially for unique jewelry.

About Keona

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: Sophomore - College

School: Pima Community College

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

To get involved in my community and expand my network

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I am a local Youth Advocate and young parent that loves to uplift youth voices and connect them to leadership spaces. I enjoy spending time with my family and making a difference locally, nationally, and globally.

About Lia

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 12

School: Rincon High School

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT to learn how to help others in my community who are struggling and be able to help support them.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I love dancing and baking, my favorite thing to do is bake and cook new foods all the time. I also have one dog, a corgi named Lucy and I love hanging out with her.

About Luna

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 12

School: Rincon High School

Subgroup: Communications

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

To help spread awareness about mental health and coping skills

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I play guitar, and I like reading

About Marsha

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 10

School: University High School

Subgroup: Communications

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT because mental health among the young adult / teen population has always been a part of my personal experience. Besides personal ties, the opportunity to expand my knowledge on public health while engaging in meaningful projects and events is a passion of mine that cannot be understated.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

Outside of academics, I'm a part of the Arizona Governor's Youth Commission to raise substance use awareness as well as science olympiad, HOSA, and robotics at my school! I'm also a chapter founder of the careforbrains nonprofit in Tucson.

About Mia

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 11

School: BASIS Tucson North

Subgroup: Communications

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT because I want to create a safe and relatable community for youth struggling with mental health. Through YHAT, I can raise awareness about mental health issues and struggles not often acknowledged in the youth community; I hope I’m able to provide comfort and meaningful resources for those struggling with their mental health.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I attend JTED Healthcare Foundation classes after school and I am also involved in my school’s Red Cross Club, medical club, Student Council, NHS, and more! I am interested in biology, medicine, research, and hoping to pursue a career in oncology. I also play piano, flute, and enjoy painting!

About Miras

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 9

School: BASIS Oro Valley

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT to increase awareness about youth mental health, bridge gaps between the youth and adults, and create an impact in the community.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I like to draw and play volleyball. I am also the volunteer coordinator of the Oro Valley library Teen Advisory Board, and a part of my school’s Model UN and Science Olympiad club.

About Neryssa

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: Senior - College

School: University of Arizona

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I feel strongly about helping youth have access to resources that they need. I look forward to making a meaningful impact on our community.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I love to read and bake!

About Noah

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 9

School: Catalina Foothills High School

Subgroup: Communications

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I want to learn about mental health topics and do my part in the community

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I’ve always been interested in programming and technology. I want to be a software engineer and love everything Apple.

About Olivia

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: 11

School: Mica Mountain High School

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT to be more involved in my community and make a difference with mental health.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I am the oldest sibling of five. I love to paint and swim on my free time. I have two dogs that I adore and love.

About Rene

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: Junior - College

School: University of Arizona

Subgroup: Community Outreach and Education

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I joined YHAT to gain experience actually working in a field and community of mental health among adolescents.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I love horses! I currently work with an older woman training her mule and I’ve been riding for over a decade. I love to draw (specifically in pen) and create things out of wood or metal. I also like to play volleyball and piano as well as ukulele.

About Rory

YHAT Position: General

Current grade: Freshman - College

School: University of Arizona

Subgroup: Communications

Why did you join YHAT and how has it benefited you?

I loved YHAT last year. It was such a comfortable space and felt like a little family.

Share a little bit about yourself outside of academics. (e.g. extracurriculars, sports, hobbies, interests):

I run a crochet business and like to craft and read.