Effective Discourse Intern

Sohum Shah

Sohum Shah, a student at Sage Hill School in California, is class president, the Vice President of the Orange County Friday Night Live Club (club to prevent youth substance abuse), a national debate champion, a dedicated Boys Scout, and a basketball player.

Sohum Shah, a student at Sage Hill School in Orange County, California, is Class President, Vice President of the Orange County Friday Night Live Club, and a national debate champion. He has worked to expand access to public speaking education through outreach programs and nonprofit partnerships, and he has contributed to policy and research projects focused on youth development and civic initiatives. As a dedicated Boys Scout, Sohum continues to grow his leadership through service and project-based work. In his free time, he enjoys taking on new leadership challenges, exploring ideas in public service and education, and playing basketball. Sohum hopes to continue creating opportunities for youth engagement in policy and community leadership.

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Preventing Drugs and Substance Abuse in Youth

Capstone Project

This policy brief is about preventing drugs and substance abuse in teens. It talks about why kids start using drugs, like peer pressure, stress, or family issues, and explains how schools, families, and communities can help stop it. The brief looks at programs that teach kids about drugs, give support through counseling, and involve families and mentors. The goal is to help teens make better choices, stay healthy, and avoid long-term problems.

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