Healthy Teen Network
Deborah Coffy currently serves as a Youth Advisor for the Justice for Youth Survivors Initiative at the National Black Women's Justice Institute, where co-leadership focuses on research and advocacy to support survivors of gender-based violence. Involved in various organizations, Deborah participates in the Free From Fear Cohort with Southerners On New Ground, serves as a Junior Advisory Representative with Black Girls Smile Inc., and is a Fierce & Free Cohort Member at the Transgender Law Center, emphasizing leadership development for Black Trans individuals. Additional roles include Operations Admin and Community Manager at eres., Communications Fellow at Community Change, and a Respite Peer Supporter at Peer Support Space. With ongoing projects like the Thrivology Youth Leader at Healthy Teen Network and Youth Organizer for the Reproductive Justice Action League at the Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health, Deborah combines a strong educational background in Clinical Psychology and Political Science from the University of Central Florida with a commitment to justice and advocacy.
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Healthy Teen Network
From our start in 1979, we focused on an often-overlooked group of young people: those who were pregnant and parenting. Back then, we were known as the National Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting, or NOAPP. Over time, we added a third “P” to our name to bring in prevention, while never losing sight of supports and services for young people who are pregnant or parenting. Inclusive and affirming is just who we are. For all young people. We have continued to evolve from there. Because sexual and reproductive health is not just about risk reduction or preventing pregnancy or disease—it’s also about healthy relationships, sex positivity, gender and sexuality, and so much more. It’s about equipping young people with the information and services they need to thrive. To live their authentic sexualities. And so, we became more holistic. We are Healthy Teen Network. What hasn’t changed is that we are here for you. We know you do your best when you’re connected to great opportunities and resources—and with others working in sexual and reproductive health. We are your network, a national membership organization (501c3), joined together to support and empower young people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The magic of this network comes from you.