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When Students Lead, Prevention Works

A conversation on peer influence and youth vaping prevention.
Tuesday, May 12 at 1:00 PM ET
 
Peer influence shapes student behavior every day.
 
In this session, educators and public health leaders come together to share how they are thinking about and applying peer-led approaches to prevention in real schools and communities.
 
This is a discussion, not a presentation. We’ll talk honestly about what they expected, what actually happened, and what they’ve learned along the way.
 
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What We’ll Discuss

The Power of Peer Influence

Why peer norms play such a critical role in shaping student behavior and prevention outcomes.

Initial Hesitation

What concerns and questions came up before getting started with a peer-led approach.

Real-World Implementation

Evidence based and standards alignment means you know it works.

What Surprised Them

The unexpected moments, shifts, and outcomes that stood out along the way.

Lessons Learned

What they would do again—and what they would approach differently.

Impact on Students & Culture

How peer-led approaches influence engagement, connection, and school culture.

Our Speakers

In this session, educators and public health leaders come together to share how they are thinking about and applying peer-led approaches to prevention in real schools and communities.

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Dr. Steven Kelder

Professor of Epidemiology, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

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Heather Hansen
 
Vape and Tobacco Coordinator,
Eastern Idaho Public Health
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Sarah Planche
 
Education Administrator,
Tobacco Use Prevention
CA Department of Education 
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Duncan Van Dusen
 
Founder & CEO,
CATCH Global Foundation