Hello everyone! My name is Kate Gonzalez and I am a Senior at Warren High School in Downey, California. I joined Teen Connection Club my sophomore year to help bring both special education and general education students together to promote inclusion throughout campus. I found a passion for this club when I witnessed everyone encouraging one another to be their true authentic selves. The work of our club was recognized nationally by both ESPN and Unified Champion Schools as one of the top 5 schools for social inclusion in the country! When club members were unable to interact with each other in person during the COVID-19 pandemic, I was able to execute captivating virtual games that established friendships via Zoom (where I met my friend Sammy!). Now as the President of Teen Connection and a U.S Youth Ambassador, I strive to expand our goal of inclusion—not only on my campus, but nationwide!
2021 U.S. Youth Ambassadors
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Haylie Poe
Arkansas -
Tori Kiser
Arkansas -
Kate Gonzalez
California -
Samuel Lara
California -
Addison Willcott
Kansas -
Daniel Schnacker
Kansas -
Evan King
Maine -
Charlie Austin
Maine -
Faith Smith
New Hampshire -
Zoe Wisniewski
New Hampshire -
Darius Douglas
North Carolina (Charlotte) -
Isaiah Woodson
North Carolina (Charlotte) -
Maya Roseboro
North Carolina -
Robert (Bobby) Stephens
North Carolina -
Lexi Scott
Rhode Island -
Joe Gendron
Rhode Island -
Chloe Nuttbrock
Washington -
Myron Swimmer
Washington
