Meet Teens for Tomorrow (TFT)
Our members are diverse and come from many different backgrounds. We all joined TFT for different reasons: some of us have had family members with substance use, some of us struggled ourselves with substance use and don't want our peers to have to learn the hard way, some of us have seen the issue of substance use in our communities' youth, some of us are worried about what we are seeing with vaping trends, some of us are worried about what we see on social media and are passionate about working towards prevention.
We work together to discuss and create projects that seek to reduce substance use in Clark County. We have TFT Peer Educators from every school district in Clark County. If you would like to find out who serves on TFT in your school district, you can reach out to our coordinator Alaina Green at [email protected]
We work together to discuss and create projects that seek to reduce substance use in Clark County. We have TFT Peer Educators from every school district in Clark County. If you would like to find out who serves on TFT in your school district, you can reach out to our coordinator Alaina Green at [email protected]
~ Hi! I’m a Teens for Tomorrow peer educator. In my free time, I like to dance, listen to music, hang out with my friends and play my viola. I joined TFT to learn more about substance use and prevention. Since I’ve joined, I’ve learned healthy ways to deal with stress and cope with grief. My favorite thing about TFT is the people and the safe space it provides. I love being a part of this youth group and I will stay in it as long as I can. 
~ I love my friends, family and God. I enjoy listening to music, playing soccer, traveling, making art, running, lifting and hanging out with friends. I plan on attending the US naval Academy a year from now. TFT has created a great community in my life that provides support in times of struggle. 
~ Hi! I joined TFT because I see how uncontrolled substance use affects people. I am passionate about social justice. I love being involved in school, traveling, using my voice to stand up for myself and others, dancing, shopping, singing, and having fun. I am Christian, so I find a lot of meaning and purpose in making a positive impact and helping people. 
~ Hello. I have been a part of TFT all through high school. Through TFT I have grown and changed with the program. It has taught me public speaking skills and has had me experience things that I originally thought were impossible. The art show for example was one of my favorite events of the year. I love seeing others' creations and putting my own on display. I joined TFT to spread awareness and help my friends and peers in need. I love being a part of something bigger than myself and I'm so thankful to have been a part of the program. 
~ This is my second non-consecutive year in TFT. In my free time you can find me bowling, reading or volunteering. Prevention is important to me because I have seen the effect substance use can have on our community, which is why prevention is so important. 
~ Hello! I enjoy playing tennis, piano and hanging out with my friends. I joined TFT to help spread awareness about mental health and substance use. My favorite thing about TFT is the sense of being in a community and meeting people who share similar views. 
~ Hi. This is my second year being a part of TFT. I joined TFT to help spread awareness about teen substance use. I enjoy reading, drawing and playing videogames. I like being a part of TFT because I have a chance to meet new people and make a difference in my community. |
~ Hello! This is my 2nd year at TFT! I’m learning 3 music instruments. I am a black belt in Taekwondo and I love video games, music, history, geography, science and more! I want to help teens with addiction problems and to make someone’s life better! I am proud to be a part of TFT and to have a way to help my peers! 
~ Hi! This is my second year at TFT. I joined TFT because I want to help other teens with their mental health and educate them about substance use. I love reading.
~ Hi! I usually like spending my free time reading, listening to music or making bracelets. I have one cat right now named Lola who I love and we might get a dog in a few months. I like Teens For Tomorrow because it's a group of teens who are passionate and want to make a difference. We are diverse and accept people no matter what. TFT is so much fun and it feels refreshing and empowering to know your voice is being heard. Hope you all have an amazing day! 
~ Hi! I’ve been at Teens For Tomorrow for two years. I’m passionate about spreading prevention amongst youth. I excel in soccer as well as volunteering. I hope to influence youth to stay away from substances. 
~ This TFT member rocks! Bio coming soon. 
~ Hi! I really love to create all kinds of stuff! I like writing stories and I’m into computer science and game development. I joined TFT because even though I’m only in middle school, I see kids, some even younger than me, making choices that have serious consequences. I wanted to be part of something that helps others and tough things they may be going through. I want to make a difference and help people make better choices and know they aren’t alone.
~ Hi. This is my 1st year in TFT. Something I like to do in my free time is play video games. 
Linnea Program Assistant ~ My name is Linnea, and my role is to help Teens for Tomorrow with anything they need in their work to help the community. TFT members do some awesome stuff, so I feel lucky to have a front row seat! When I'm not helping out here, I like to spend time outside gardening, hiking, and hanging out with my dog and my ducks. |
~ This TFT member rocks! Bio coming soon. 
~ Hello! This is my first year in TFT. My two favorite hobbies are video games and sleeping. I wanted to join TFT because I think that drug and alcohol prevention in teens is a really important cause that I would love to be a part of. 
~ Hi, this is my second year of being a part of TFT. I love to be active and play sports like lacrosse. I decided to join TFT because I have seen first hand the toll substance use has taken on the community. I want to change the stigma around it and help people realize that this is everyone’s first time living. 
~ Hi! This is my second year at TFT. I joined TFT because I wanted to get involved in the community that I love, as a leader. I’m an athlete, a student, a brother, a musician, a Christian, and a passionate person. Good to meet you! 
~ Hello! I have been in TFT for 3 years now. I enjoy reading and listening to music. I initially joined TFT to support my peers and now it just stuck! 
~ Hello! I love being a part of TFT and am excited to continue my 5th year in prevention. I love watercoloring and styling my monstrously expanding earring collection! 
~ Hi! This is my third year of TFT. I love playing tennis, pickleball and baking. I joined TFT because I saw the effect substance use had on my peers at school. I’m proud to be a part of TFT and knowing I’m helping the community. |
~ The reason I joined TFT is to become a better leader and to show other ways to prevent drug and alcohol use. I love things like volleyball, fashion, and books. One of my coping mechanisms is running. 
~ This is my second year at TFT, and I’m so excited to be back! I love to draw, play volleyball, and spend time socializing with friends. I joined TFT because I want to help spread awareness about substance use and educate other teens on how negatively it can impact your life. 
~ Hello! I joined TFT because I am very passionate about spreading awareness about drug use prevention. I like playing with my dog and playing soccer. This is my first year since joining TFT and right from the start I absolutely love it. 
~ Hello! I joined TFT because being active in my community and supporting others my age is very important to me. I love to read about fantasy and history. I am an artist, and I am learning to oil paint. When I am stressed I doodle, because it helps give me something to focus on and it is very meditative. 
~ Hi. I joined TFT because I heard really good things about the organization from my sister, and I wanted to be a part of something that can have the chance to help someone who is struggling. When I am stressed I pray, and give all my problems to God. I also journal and read my bible. Doing these things always makes me feel better. 
~ Hi! I joined TFT because I saw the negative impacts of substances on teens within my own high school. I enjoy running, tennis, painting, studying music and studying. My favorite part of TFT is the welcoming environment and public speaking events. 
~ Hi, this is my first year in Teens for Tomorrow but not my first year doing prevention work. I've been doing that for about 4 years. I first started because I wanted to have a positive impact on my family, peers and friends and through doing it I've discovered I have a real passion for it. When I'm not doing prevention work, I enjoy reading, running and business. 
Alaina Program Coordinator ~ I love my job! I am surrounded by brave and creative changemakers who deeply care about our future. When I am not working my happy place is doing anything active (snowboarding, soccer, paddle boarding) or trying something new and slightly scary. |
~ Hi! I joined TFT this year. Some things I like to do are drawing, playing the piano and hanging out with friends. I joined TFT to help give back to the community and contribute to a good cause. Although I only joined this year, TFT is very welcoming and is a very friendly group. 
~ Hi! I love choir, listening to music, and I especially like to travel! I joined TFT because I have personally been affected by substance use. TFT has really improved my speaking skills and social life. I love helping people and having trust in a conversation and relationship is the most important thing!!! You can always count on me to be there to talk to and be by your side.
~ I decided to join TFT because I wanted to be more aware of the substance use in our area. One thing that keeps me away from substances is how it can affect people socially and mentally. One thing I’m passionate about is sports. I’m in volleyball, track, and basketball. I love TFT! 
~ Hi! I have been in TFT for almost 3 years. I love going to church, play the violin, and play volleyball. I got into TFT because my older sister was doing it and I found it interesting. What I’ve learned from being in TFT is the reality of how many teenagers struggle with substance use. My favorite thing about TFT is how we’re like a community together advocating. Sometimes things can be stressful, a healthy coping skill I use is to breathe in and getting all of my stress out.
~ Hi. I’m passionate about helping teens in Clark County build confidence, find healthy ways to cope, and know they’re not alone. TFT means a lot to me because it’s youth-led—we get to use our voices to make real change. My goal is to keep learning, keep connecting, and help inspire others to do the same. Outside of TFT, I love playing volleyball, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends. 
~ Hey! I have been in TFT for a little while now and in my first year. I usually like playing games, specifically video games. I joined TFT to help me with my fear of public speaking and to try to benefit the society I live in. TFT has been a great way to shape my future. 
~ Hi! It is my fourth year at Teens for Tomorrow and I joined Teens for Tomorrow because I like helping people and doing good work in my community, and telling people what I do with Teens for Tomorrow. And then in my free time I like to hang out with friends, family, and my pets, listening to music and coloring. |
How does TFT represent in Clark County?
TFT alum Jaelyn put together these maps so you can see the breakdown of how TFT represents each legislative district and school district. Click on each color section of Clark County on the maps for more information!
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