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title: WEBINAR | Authentically Sharing Power with Youth
description: This webinar recording features a conversation with Meleah Follen, Youth Engagement Director at the Northfield Healthy Community in Northfield, MN
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# [WEBINAR | Authentically Sharing Power with Youth](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/webinar-authentically-sharing-power-with-youth)

 Written by [the Tamarack Institute](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/multimedia/author/tamarack-institute) | Jun 24, 2023 9:59:29 PM

This webinar recording features a conversation with Meleah Follen, Youth Engagement Director at the Northfield [Healthy Community Initiative](https://healthycommunityinitiative.org/) in Northfield, MN. 

Together, we discussed examples of youth as decision makers and youth implementing programs to grow their community. Meleah shared the process her organization takes to equip both youth and adults for success. 

*For an overview of topics and questions discussed during the conversation, please see the YouTube description.*

 

### Speakers:

- [Lisa Attygalle](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/lisaattygalle?hsLang=en-us), Tamarack Institute
- Meleah Follen, [Healthy Community Initiative](https://healthycommunityinitiative.org/)

[Access the slides from this webinar](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Tamarack-Institute-Webinar_Authentically-Sharing-Power-With-Youth_slides.pdf?hsLang=en-us)

 

### Deepen Your Learning:

- Access the Northfield Youth - [Getting Started Guide for Youth on Boards](https://northfieldyouth.org/getting-started/)
- Read our guide on [Meaningfully Engaging Youth](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/guide-meaningfully-engaging-youth-communities-building-youth-futures?hsLang=en-us)
- Learn about [Engaging People with Lived/Living Experience ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/library/ten-2019?hsLang=en-us)

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