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13: Youth Civic Engagement in Healthcare Advocacy and Public Policy
How can educators and community leaders help young people understand the difference between advocacy and public policy? In this episode, host Heidi Russell speaks with Shamier Bouie, founder and president of Community First Institute located in Houston, about practical strategies for introducing students to civic engagement and municipal decision-making. Bouie shares insights on how to explain legislative processes, empower student voices, and connect youth-led advocacy to tangible child health outcomes.
This conversation was recorded on Aug. 11, 2026.
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