CADCA Newsletter Spring/Summer 2020

CHASE TAYLOR
YOUTH
SPOTLIGHT
In each edition of our Coalitions Newsletter, CADCA
selects an exemplary youth leader to spotlight. In
this edition, we are proud to spotlight Chase Taylor,
a newly selected CADCA Youth Trainer in Training
(TOT). Chase is a sophomore at Lakeview High School
in Stanton, Michigan and has been involved with his
coalition, the Montcalm Prevention Collaborative, for
four years. He spoke with us about his involvement in
CADCA’s TOT program and what inspires him to be a
youth advocate.
COALITIONS: YOUTH SPOTLIGHT
Chase Taylor volunteers at an event
with his coalition, the Montcalm
Prevention Collaborative.
“I got started in prevention advocacy
when representatives of the Montcalm
Prevention Collaborative came into
my middle school leadership class
and spoke about why we should join
the coalition,” said Taylor. “Following
that presentation, I decided to
join, and it’s been awesome ever
since. Since becoming a part of the
coalition, I feel that I have a voice
in the community and I’m able to
represent my community from a whole
new viewpoint. I’m no longer just a
community member, I’m a leader and
I’m expected to lead and advocate for
crucial situations that need attention
from the community.”
“My coalition, the Montcalm Youth
Wellness Committee, the youth
sector of the Montcalm Prevention
Collaborative, represents Montcalm
County in Michigan,” said Taylor. “I’m a
representative for my coalition and go to
all the CADCA trainings. I also participate
in events around the county and try to
raise awareness about my coalition, just
to let community members know that
we’re here to advocate and take a stand.
Apart from that, there is a lot of behind
the scenes work that many people don’t
realize, including planning for events and
deciding on which events and schools
we’re going to present at.”
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