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Become a TNSTRONG
Youth Ambassador
TNSTRONG (Tennessee Stop Tobacco and Revolutionize Our New Generation) is a youth-led, statewide movement committed to raising awareness of tobacco’s dangers and fighting the tobacco industry’s influence on Tennessee youth.
Empowering TN Youth
The TNSTRONG Youth Ambassador Program empowers youth to help execute tobacco education and advocacy events at the local, county, and state levels. Youth ambassadors engage peers, educate communities, and motivate others to take action, receiving specialized training on leadership and advocacy skills. This program is supervised locally and coordinated by the Tennessee Department of Health Tobacco Use Prevention and Control Program.
Benefits of Ambassadorship
Youth ambassadors have the opportunity to:
Develop relationships with peers, community leaders, and legislators
Inspire and educate others about tobacco prevention
Plan and participate in local and statewide events
Ambassador Responsibilities
- Agree to the TNSTRONG Ambassador Commitment Agreement
- Participate in at least 70% of monthly conference calls
- Attend all required in-person meetings and the Annual TNSTRONG Summit
- Have reliable internet access and respond to program communications promptly
- Contribute regional updates and participate in at least one school advocacy activity
- Assist in planning and leading tobacco prevention events in their county
- Deliver at least two presentations to youth or adults annually
- Stay current on tobacco prevention and advocacy topics
- Promote TNSTRONG and recruit participants for events and the Summit
Annual Youth Summit
The annual TNSTRONG Youth Summit gathers hundreds of youth from across the state for three days of learning, skill-building, and networking alongside like-minded peers from across the state.
Eligibility
The program is open to rising 8th–12th graders (ages 13–19) in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 that must be maintained throughout their term. Ambassadors serve a two-year term. Rising 12th graders serve a one-year term.