Student Advocacy Program
Shayna being interviewed by PIX11 at our “Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention” installation at Blumenfeld Park in Port Washington, NY.
Our Student Advocacy Program all started with Shayna…
Before joining Kyra’s Champions, Shayna had never engaged with elected officials. She had never publicly testified before a government entity. She had never done a media interview. She learned about Kyra and was moved to act. After receiving hands-on training – and putting in a lot of her own hard work – Shayna has become a voice in the movement to prevent child abuse.
As Kyra’s Champions’ Youth Ambassador, Shayna has:
Been featured on PIX11 News, News12, Newsday, and in the local papers;
Named one of the Top “40 Under 40” on Long Island by Blank Slate Media in 2024;
Liaised with local and state legislators to the point they know her by sight;
Co-chaired high-profile community events with public speaking roles;
Testified before a New York State Government Commission on child abuse prevention;
Received awards for her activism;
Kicked off press conferences;
Become a leader … and so much more!
If you want to join our Student Advocacy Program, fill out the form below. We only open this program a few times a year, and our next program starts in July of 2024.
And, we are proud to share that all our efforts receive multipartisan support.
Join our Student Advocacy Program
The Advocacy Program is for SERIOUS middle, high school, or college students.
We meet every month virtually. We roll up our sleeves, and get to work on advancing legislation. We have amazing guest speakers and projects leading up to an event. We were just in Albany lobbying, and our next event is a trip to Albany in January of 2025. Only those who consistently participate will be considered for the trip upstate.
This is a multipartisan program, as child abuse prevention is something all political ideologies agree on.
Those that complete our Advocacy Program will learn new skills and tools to take forward. Those who want to do more, have the opportunity to become a Youth Ambassador, like Shayna.
We’re giving students a voice to impact the very world they’re preparing to enter. They will help drive legislation forward that directly impacts their friends and our community.
Still have questions? Contact us: info@kyraschampions.org.
