b'and at conference events. One of the In closing, Isabella would like to encouragehighlights of the conference for her was making other youth to share their voice, to reach outstronger connections with her fellow for help, and that its never too late to ask forAmbassadors, so much so that now they see help. She also shares with youth that even iftheir bond as a lifetime connection. Another something bad happens, you can learn fromhighlight during the conference was sharing it. youth concerns and issues in an interview withOJJDP Administrator Liz Ryan, who was Thank you Takoja (Lakota word for grandchild)appointed by President Biden in May 2022. Isabella for taking the time to share yourIsabella said it was great that Administrator views, thoughts and ideas and for being aRyan heard their voice. The entire conference strong voice for Native youth everywhere! was a great experience for Isabella. In reflecting on recommendations for futureNational Tribal Youth Conferences,Isabella suggests having more youth presence,more youth-oriented sessions, and more socialnetworking activities. She suggests includingmore time for brainstorming and connectingwith other participants during each session.During the National Tribal Youth Conference,the OJJDP State and Tribal Relations AssistanceDivision conference was held in the same hoteland Isabella thought it would have been greatto have the conferences further combined. (Above,): Isabella Fridia presents during a workshop at theOther ideas Isabella discussed included the 2022 OJJDP Tribal Youth National Conference.potential for offering a Native youthconference that is designed, planned, andimplemented by the Youth Ambassadors.Overall suggestions for the Tribal YouthResource Center include having a strongersocial media presence, e.g., having YouthAmbassadors host a TYRC Instagram accountwhere they can have opportunities to engageyouth with resources and relevant posts, andperhaps highlight a youth every month. Isabellaalso thinks that expanding the YouthAmbassador program to include recruitment ofmore youth would benefit the initiative.Kaitlin Martinez (Youth Ambassador Mentor), Isabella Fridia,and James John II (Youth Ambassadors) smile broadly afterpresenting in a workshop at the 2022 OJJDP Tribal YouthNational Conference.10'