A dedicated leader and youth activist, Elizabeth Guzman Arroyo took it upon herself to fund the first statewide Youth Advisory Council for school-based health care in Oregon. Elizabeth is a strong advocate for school-based health care, beginning during her high school career with the development of the Forest Grove School-Based Health Center. As a youth leader, Elizabeth believes youth involvement in school-based health care is of the upmost importance. She states that, "school-based health care is for students. It is our responsibility and privilege as youth to advocate for resources that impact our lives." A current student at Linfield College, Elizabeth plans on majoring in General Business with a double concentration in Marketing and Management, a degree that will aid Elizabeth in pursuing her dream of developing a national youth leadership/development organization.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Meet the Youth Track: Elizabeth Guzman Arroyo
This is the first in a series of posts that will run before the Convention introducing members of the Youth Track.
A dedicated leader and youth activist, Elizabeth Guzman Arroyo took it upon herself to fund the first statewide Youth Advisory Council for school-based health care in Oregon. Elizabeth is a strong advocate for school-based health care, beginning during her high school career with the development of the Forest Grove School-Based Health Center. As a youth leader, Elizabeth believes youth involvement in school-based health care is of the upmost importance. She states that, "school-based health care is for students. It is our responsibility and privilege as youth to advocate for resources that impact our lives." A current student at Linfield College, Elizabeth plans on majoring in General Business with a double concentration in Marketing and Management, a degree that will aid Elizabeth in pursuing her dream of developing a national youth leadership/development organization.
A dedicated leader and youth activist, Elizabeth Guzman Arroyo took it upon herself to fund the first statewide Youth Advisory Council for school-based health care in Oregon. Elizabeth is a strong advocate for school-based health care, beginning during her high school career with the development of the Forest Grove School-Based Health Center. As a youth leader, Elizabeth believes youth involvement in school-based health care is of the upmost importance. She states that, "school-based health care is for students. It is our responsibility and privilege as youth to advocate for resources that impact our lives." A current student at Linfield College, Elizabeth plans on majoring in General Business with a double concentration in Marketing and Management, a degree that will aid Elizabeth in pursuing her dream of developing a national youth leadership/development organization.
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