Youth Motivating Others through Voices of Experience (Youth MOVE)
What is Youth MOVE?
Youth MOVE was previously known as the National Youth Development Board (NYDB). The NYDB has transitioned from an advisory board to Youth MOVE, an organization for youth. Youth MOVE is made up of a diverse group of youth coordinators and young people from system of care communities and Partnerships in Youth Transition (PYT) sites. The purpose of the organization is to unite the voices and causes of youth; act as consultants to youth, professionals, families, and other adults; and be more involved in the politics and legislation of mental health policies. To support a national youth movement, Youth MOVE also assists in developing the Youth Leadership Program at meetings; creating youth movement principles and policies; and developing training tools, guides, and other documents. Youth MOVE staff are also national consultants who travel throughout the country to coach others in the area of authentic youth involvement.
Current members of the Youth MOVE are:
- Jarvis Brunson, FL, One Community
- Monique Caldwell, LA, LA YES
- Tyrus (TJ) Curtis, NY, Mental Health Association of NYC
- Victor Damian, CA, San Francisco System of Care
- Jennifer Florence, MO, Show-Me Kids Project
- Tricia Gurley, NY, Westchester Community Network
- Crystal Henson, NH, Care New Hampshire
- Lily Richardson, CA, Arcadia
- Emily Stoddard, CO, Project Bloom
- Samantha Savage, NJ, Burlington Partnership
- Kendrick Terry, IL System of Care Chicago
- Ashley Thornton, TX, The Border Children's Mental Health Initiative
- Brad Williams, KY, Kentuckians Encouraging Youth to Succeed
Supports to the members are:
- Marlene Matarese, D.C., TA Partnership
- Lorrin Gehring, Utah, TA Partnership
- Gary Blau, Maryland, Center for Mental Health Services