Sunnyvale Youth Public Policy Institute
Based in the Bay Area, the Youth Public Policy Institute aims
to give students the resources and initiative to make change
Based in the Bay Area, the Youth Public Policy Institute aims
to give students the resources and initiative to make change
Founded in 2018 by students in Sunnyvale, YPPI took off under the sponsorship of former Sunnyvale Vice-Mayor Nancy Smith. YPPI was integral in many projects, most notably the instating of the HAERT Program, a preventative mental wellness curriculum, within Lynbrook High School.
With each new cohort, YPPI re-evaluates policy priorities to continue to speak up for issues relevant to youth.
Our Mental Health commission aims to change the stigma around mental health through projects within school districts.
The Environmental commission focuses on drafting and supporting policy resolutions regarding our environment.
Our Social Justice commission seeks to break down racial barriers through projects within schools.
2021
Junior Nicole D'Souza founded Project AAR to reform sexual assault education in FUHSD.
2010
YPPI, under Sunnyvale Vice Mayor Nancy Smith, advocated against cuts to senior care funding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. YPPI's efforts aimed to ensure continued support for vulnerable seniors.
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