Name: Positive Youth Development: Helping Youth Thrive | 2:45 pm-5:00 pm
Start: 2026-10-09T14:45:00-0600
End: 2026-10-09T17:00:00-0600

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Positive Youth Development: Helping Youth Thrive | 2:45 pm-5:00 pm

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Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 5:00pm MDT

Ballroom 2

Limited Capacity seats available

What happens when we stop asking, “What’s wrong?” and start asking, “What’s possible?” Explore the power of Positive Youth Development (PYD) and discover practical ways to help young people build confidence, belonging, relationships, and a sense of purpose. Through engaging activities and real-world examples, you’ll leave with simple strategies you can put into practice right away to create programs where every young person has opportunities to thrive.

Speakers

Holly Phillips

Director of Operations, Utah Afterschool Network

Holly Phillips has served as the Director of Operations for the Utah Afterschool Network since 2021. With a background in environmental education, she is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity and connection. Before joining UAN, Holly spent... Read More →

Brittany Henderson

Afterschool Consultant, Utah Afterschool Network

Brittany Henderson is an Afterschool Consultant with the Utah Afterschool Network. Brittany discovered her love and enthusiasm for afterschool programming while earning her degree from UNLV in Recreation and Youth Development. Brittany spent many years leading school-age youth programs... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 2:45pm - 5:00pm MDT
Ballroom 2

Youth Development, Child/Youth Growth and Development

Program Serving Grades 6-8, 9-12 | TEENS
NAA Core Knowledge Skills and.... Child/Youth Growth and Development
NAA Core Knowledge Skills & Co... Professional Development and Leadership

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Holly Phillips

Brittany Henderson

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Holly Phillips

Brittany Henderson

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