Clarissa was able to bring her unique perspective as a program participant with Youth Standing Strong to her fellowship this summer. Learn more about how she applied her lived experiences to program development for other young people.
It is estimated that 3 out of 4 people fear speaking in front of crowds. Clarissa shares how she moved beyond her crippling fear of public speaking through practice and persistence at work and in school.
Learn about Clarissa's experience as a YSS program participant and what she's doing with Iowa Homeless Youth Centers to combat youth poverty in Central Iowa.