Empowering Youth Policy and Advocacy with Gustavo Torrez

Emily George had the privilege of interviewing Gustavo Torrez on our most recent episode of Unlocking Accountable Care. Gustavo is recognized nationally as a leader in the tobacco prevention and control movement with a focus on youth and young adult populations. He is the Director of Youth Advocacy at The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, an organization devoted to leading the fight to reduce tobacco use and its deadly toll in the United States and around the world.

In this episode, Gustavo describes the various ways he empowers young people to become involved in policy and advocacy. He discusses an online educational platform he launched for young people to learn fundamental skills to strengthen their ability to advocate for and implement lasting changes locally and nationally.