Highlighting Leaders in Ohio Youth Led Prevention C arl Zaire Johnson is a 9th grade student at Akron Early College. While taking college level classes at the age of 14, Zaire, as he is aectionatelty referenced by his family and friends, is also involved in Tae Kwon Do and Youth Led Prevention. He took over a leadership role for Akron-UMADAP, Inc’s Youth Led Prevention with the same passion he is known for expressing in many areas of his life. Zaire has attended nearly every Youth Led Prevention and Quality Urban Alliance Approaching Destiny event held this past year. He has traveled to Washington DC to attend the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Conference and spoken with senators and other representatives on Capital Hill. He has travelled to Flint, Michigan to help distribute water, faucet lters and baby wipes, as well as to show support, for those dealing with the water crisis. He participated in a panel about Youth Led Prevention and issues eecting the youth at Akron-UMADAOP, Inc’s 24 th Annual Conference. Zaire has also participated in numerous 5k’s to raise awareness for important organizations. He has volunteered by interacting with residents of nursing homes, preparing donations at e Salvation Army, raking leaves for members of the community and assisting with younger children during camp, all while attending bi-weekly Youth Led Prevention Meetings. In Youth Led Prevention, Zaire most appreciates being around people that care for him and each other. He has emerged as a passionate, intelligent young man and has found a home with the like-minded peers he is able to surround himself with in this organization. Zaire is an avid reader and enjoys studying history, especially African-American history. Family is extremely important to him, as he is a role model for and always supporting his younger brother, Carlo.
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