An Empowering Youth ​Leadership conference for 7th, 8th, & 9th graders

Nigel Wrangham, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II and Certified Prevention Specialist, has developed and delivered unique, customized prevention trainings to staff, volunteers and youth from community-based organizations throughout the United States since 1999. He has taught upper-division courses in psychopharmacology, media studies, substance abuse prevention and community organizing at the University of Oregon and Portland Community College. 
Nigel works with groups of young people and their allies to influence policy, advocate for social change, build leadership skills and summon the courage to act consciously from their core principles. He served as a mentor for local teens in the TEDx speakers’ program and works with grassroots prevention coalitions around the United States as they develop strategic plans for supporting and engaging youth.