Leadership Los Alamos Successfully Held Youth & Education Session Mar. 7

Scene from Leadership Los Alamos Mar. 7 session on Youth & Education. Courtesy LLA

Scene from Leadership Los Alamos Mar. 7 session on Youth & Education. Courtesy LLA

Scene from Leadership Los Alamos Mar. 7 session on Youth & Education. Courtesy LLA

LLA NEWS RELEASE

Leadership Los Alamos successfully hosted the Youth & Education session on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the Los Alamos Teen Center. This event aimed to build skills and awareness to effectively support the youth in our community while addressing education-related issues at regional, national, and state levels.

Session Details:

The event was chaired by:  

– Eli Argo, Teen Center Director  

– Mike Holtzclaw, UNM-LA Chancellor  

– Carter Payne, LAPS Assistant Superintendent  

– Kristine Coblentz, LAPS Prevention Program Coordinator  

LLA Board Liaisons:

– Kalyn Schultz-Muller  

– Jennifer Aylmer  

The session commenced at 8:00 AM with welcome and introductions, followed by a series of engaging activities, including:  

– Workshops on public speaking and communication skills  

– Discussions on youth behavior and mental health  

– Data highlights from the 2023 Los Alamos High School Youth Risk & Resiliency Survey. 

– Insights on academic needs and pathways to graduation  

Participants had the opportunity to hear from esteemed speakers, including Judge Elizabeth Allen, Jamie Thorsden Monroy (Mental Health Therapist), and educational experts from University of New Mexico – Los Alamos and Los Alamos Public Schools.

Lunch was provided by Pi-239 Pizzeria and salads from Blue Window, allowing participants to network and share insights as they prepared for the afternoon sessions. The event culminated in a recap and reflection session that ensured valuable takeaways for each attendee.

The Youth & Education session succeeded in engaging educators, community leaders, parents, and students who are passionate about the education and well-being of youth in Los Alamos. Leadership Los Alamos is thankful for the participation and contributions that made this event meaningful.

For more information about the session or to inquire about future events, please contact Leadership Los Alamos at: www.leadershiplosalamos.org

Scene from Leadership Los Alamos Mar. 7 session on Youth & Education. Courtesy LLA