Dear IAAH Community,

The International Association for Adolescent Health (IAAH) Emerging Professionals Network (EPN) is buzzing with energy as we step into 2024! 🚀 For those who may not be familiar, EPN is a vibrant community of students, trainees, and early career professionals committed to enhancing adolescent health globally.

🌍 Who We Are

The EPN is not just a network; it’s a dynamic community fostering connections, mentorship, and leadership development. We welcome healthcare providers, researchers, public health practitioners, advocates, scientists, social workers, and pharmacists within their first 10 years in the field, who share a passion for improving adolescent health.

🎯 Our Key Goals

1. Knowledge Advancement: Providing diverse opportunities for growth in adolescent health.
2. Collaboration: Building bridges between emerging professionals and experienced leaders.
3. Advocacy: Using our collective voice to champion adolescent health and wellbeing.

🎉 Name Evolution

We’ve evolved! Formerly known as the IAAH Young Professionals Network (YPN), we’re excited to introduce ourselves as the International Association for Adolescent Health Emerging Professionals Network (IAAH EPN). This change reflects our commitment to inclusivity and better represents our diverse community.

📅 What’s in Store for 2024

• Webinars: Look out for two stimulating webinars covering digital determinants of health challenges for young people and the intersection of climate change and mental health. Have a topic suggestion? Let us know!
• Flash Mentoring Program: Stay tuned for an announcement on our highly anticipated flash mentoring program.
• New Communication Platform: Join us on our new WhatsApp Community! 📱 Engage, connect, and stay informed. Join here.

🌐 Stay Connected

Visit our website for more details, and follow #IAAHEPN on social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) to stay in the loop and share relevant content.

📢 Introducing the IAAH EPN WhatsApp Community

For greater accessibility and engagement, we’re thrilled to announce our new WhatsApp Community. With over 2 billion monthly active users globally, WhatsApp is a familiar and popular platform, ensuring our EPN community can connect effortlessly. Moderated by EPN officers and co-chairs, this platform promises seamless communication, bringing members together for meaningful discussions. Join the IAAH EPN WhatsApp Community.

🌈 Highlighted Events

Save the dates for regional adolescent-focused conferences in 2024:

• 23rd IAAH European Regional Conference (Oct 10 & 11, Copenhagen, Denmark)
• Others are to be announced.

👥 Meet the EPN Officer Team

A big shoutout to our incredible team of Co-Chairs and Officers who lead the charge in making a difference:

• Co-Chairs: Dr. Dyana Safitri Velies, Dr. Melis Pehlivanturk-Kizilkan, Molly O’Sullivan, Dr. Stephanie Partridge
• Officers: Alina Cosma, Chinye Osa-Afiana, Emma Rengasamy, Franck Nziza, Manasi Gupta, Joemer Maravilla, Rakhel Mulongeni, Roberto Delgado-Zapata, Ruby Diaz-Arotoma, Stefan Murray, Surabhi Dogra, Tomiwa Akinsanya

Wishing you all the best in health and wellness!
Best regards,
IAAH Emerging Professionals Network (EPN) Co-Chairs
Dr. Dyana Safitri Velies, Dr. Melis Pehlivanturk-Kizilkan, Molly O’Sullivan, and Dr. Stephanie Partridge