Youth Empowerment Against Tobacco
Voice is Indiana's statewide empowerment brand. Whose Initiative is to Engage, Educate, and Empower teens to promote and celebrate a tobacco-free lifestyle.
What We Do
Engage
Youth leaders and advocates in the movement against teen tobacco use and the tobacco industry
Empower
Youth to mobilize and take action
Educate
Community members and leaders about the manipulative and deceptive marketing tactics of tobacco companies
Meet Our Team
This is a group of youths/young adults who are dedicated to promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle. Their pivotal roles involve meticulously planning and executing impactful tobacco prevention awareness events. Unified their dedication to fostering a healthier community.
Adult Ally
Lynda Nguyen
Dedicated to supporting our Core Leaders providing guidance, mentorship, and valuable assistance, ensuring a strong foundation for the success of our initiatives in promoting tobacco prevention.
Core Leader
Mia Hayes
School: Northrop HS
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Why I Joined Voice: I wanted to speak up and help inform those who are struggling with tobacco/nicotine addictions.
Other Extracurriculars: Northrop Dance Team, Interact Club, and National Honor Society
Core Leader
Mi Htaw
School: Northrop HS
Age: 14
Grade: Freshman
Why I joined Voice: I wanted to spread more awareness on the tobacco industry and how they harm people.
Other Extracurriculars: Cheerleading and Track
Core Leader
Nay Soe
School: Northrop HS
Age: 15
Grade: Sophomore
Why I Joined Voice: I wanted to follow in my sister's footsteps and spread awareness, while making some new friends.
Other Extracurriculars: Interact Club
Core Leader
Iker Aguilar
School: Northrop HS
Age: 15
Grade: Sophomore
Why I joined Voice: A lot of my friends and family are coming into contact with e-cigs and I want to show other people the impacts nicotine.
Other Extracurriculars: Soccer
Core Leader
Nadalee Chiqui
School: Northrop HS
Age: 16
Grade: Junior
Why I Joined Voice: I want to help others and do good for my community.
Other Extracurriculars: Northrop Dance Team, Interact Club, and National Honor Society
Core Leader Alum
Meet our Core Team Leader group of alumni, a dedicated group of individuals who successfully graduated but continue to play a vital role in the tobacco prevention movement. Despite completing their academic journey, their passion for promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle remains.
Mi Rot Ong
Mi Sar Chan
Hayma Ong
Konrot Manoikrot
Ei Indra Soe
Nay Chee
Events + Projects
Sidewalk Chalk Event
Location: Northrop HS
When: March 27th, 2022
Details: Youths raising awareness and educating their peers about the dangers of nicotine and tobacco through their creativity with chalk. This event was in honor of Take Down Tobacco Day.
Vape Disposal Drive-By
Location: Weisser Park
When: May 21, 2022
Details: Did you know that vapes are a biohazard not only to your body but to the environment? Youths raised awareness to this topic by collecting used vapes. This event was in honor of World No Tobacco Day.
Tobacco Butt Pick-up
Location: Johnny Appleseed Festival
When: September 18, 2022
3:30 - 5:30p
Meet-up: Farmers Market Area
Details: Youths are going to be picking up tobacco butts to get a visual aid of how much tobacco wastes are affecting their community and the environment.
