ABOUT US
The Kansas Youth Prevention Action Council is a youth-led, adult guided advisory council of high school students from various counties across the state that provide guidance to the Upstream Kansas and the Youth Leaders in Kansas programs, working to decrease substance misuse and promote mental health in youth within Kansas communities.
“Youth-led, adult-guided” refers to a collaborative approach where young people take the lead in planning, decision-making, and implementation; while adults provide guidance, support, and resources to ensure their success. Rooted in positive youth development, this framework values youth voice, fosters meaningful participation, and builds skills by recognizing the strengths and potential of young people within a supportive adult partnership.
Facilitated by Russell Spurlin, CADCA and Andres Mata, KDADS
MEET KYPAC YOUTH LEADERS
Abilene F
McPherson High School
Alessia C
Clay Center Community High School
Arabella T
Sedgwick Public Schools
Arya B
Hutchinson High School
Breeson N
Buhler High School
Brinly L
Victoria High School
Crystal S
Meade High School
Gabriel M
Hutchinson High School
Gavin Z
Hodgeman County High School
Hannah K
Buhler High School
Jaci S
Ellinwood High School
Jay O
Wichita South High School
Jessica S
Blue Valley West High School
Karlee H
Kiowa County High School
Leah F
Hutchinson High School
Payton B
Buhler High School
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