We believe prevention is a key aspect of tackling health disparities and preventive efforts must begin with youth, particularly to create behavior change and healthy lifestyles. As such, outreach to youth is a key component of American Indian Health Research and Education Alliance. Each ambassador will serve for one year and will be paid for his/her efforts. 4 High School Students (2 male, 2 female; $500/year), 4 college students (2 male, 2 female; $1,000/year), 4 Graduate students (2 male, 2 female; $1,500/year). We plan a competitive application process for the position, with the Executive Community Advisory Board making the final determination. Youth ambassadors will attend events such as pow wows, basketball games, school functions, etc. Ambassadors will promote American Indian Health Research and Education Alliance and AIHREA's projects. The Deadline for applications is January 31st, 2014. Finalists will be interviewed by phone in February 2013, selections for youth ambassadors will be made by March 1, 2014.
Julia White Bull
Center for American Indian Community Health
University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd. MS 1030
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-945-7097 (work)
855-588-8398 (fax)
jwhitebull@kumc.edu