

A youth-led and co-created event for teens of Bastrop County!
NEXT SUMMIT IS AUGUST 10, 2023
BASTROP CONVENTION CENTER
EVENT OBJECTIVES
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Inspire youth to become advocates for change in the schools and communities of Bastrop County
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Increase youth’s capacity to become proactive leaders who break gender, racial and cultural barriers.
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Integrate youth within county systems to guide policies that will affect the future
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Empower youth through educational and leadership opportunities that will encourage them to achieve their highest goals and potential.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Youth of Bastrop County ages 14-18 or 9-12th grade. Representatives from all 4 local Independent School Districts (Bastrop Elgin, McDade and Smithville). Excused absence offered to students with Bastrop County.

2022 SPEAKERS

Gwen Ibarra
Teen Leader
President - Youth Bridging Networks For Change

Yabdiel Ubiles-Lebron
New Member Outreach Coordinator- Youth Bridging Networks For Change

Aidan Christensen
Teen Leader
President - Youth Bridging Networks For Change

Mabel Zhu
Project Manager- Youth Bridging Networks For Change

Layla Cole
Co-Creator of 2022 Bastrop County Youth Summit
Amy Wilhelm-Rabel

Vice President of Operations
First National Bank
Courtney Robinson, Ph.D.

Founder/CEO
Excellence and Advancement
Jeffrey Pearce

Program Coordinator
Texas A&M
Agrilife Extension
Krystal Grimes

Co- Creator of 2022 Bastrop County Youth Summit
Bastrop County Cares
Amma Empowerment Services
Norma Mercado

BISD Family & Social Services Coordinator
Ben Smith

Program Coordinator
Texas A&M
Agrilife Extension
GG Thompson

Primary Prevention Specialist Coordinator
Bastrop Family Crisis Center
Joe Brundidge

Emcee/ Host
Author, Poet, Public Speaker
Dr Laila Olivarez

Guest Panelist
Associate Superintendent - Curriculum & Instruction
Bastrop ISD
Priscilla Ruiz

Co- Creator of 2022 Bastrop County Youth Summit
Youth Director/Advocate
Youth Bridging Networks For Change
Connie Juarez

Marketing Officer
First National Bank
Hannah Reyes

Co- Creator of 2022 Bastrop County Youth Summit
Social Worker, Bastrop ISD
Dr. Kristi Lee

Guest Panelist
Associate Superintendent - Communications & Community Relations
Bastrop ISD
Maggie Stern

Youth Civic Education and Engagement Coordinator
Children's Defense Fund–Texas
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SPONSORS
There’s no better investment than in the youth of our communities. Parents invest time,
talent, and resources in their children. Taxpayers invest in schools.
It doesn’t have to stop there. Local community leaders are hosting the very first youth
summit for the teens of Bastrop County. You can be a part of this important investment
in our youth, offering your organization a platform to demonstrate leadership and
collaboration for improved well-being.
We welcome an opportunity to customize a partnership package to meet your strategic priorities. Please visit our website www.bastropyouthsummit.com for more details. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about this event or to email your logo, please contact: Krystal Grimes; Krystal@bastropcares.org
2022 SUMMIT PRESENTED BY:
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SUPPORTED BY: Change maker lEVEL
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Supported by: Resilient Level

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Supported by: iNSPIRE lEVEL




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