TxSSC
Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors
STATEWIDE AMBASSADORS
Become one of the top youth leaders in creating safe and healthy schools and communities in Texas.
The Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors serve as the state's youth voice for engaging young people in school safety initiatives. They are dedicated to educating others and connecting communities to help create safe and healthy environments through prevention and awareness projects and events.
What We Do
- Lead educational events/projects on drug prevention, teen mental health, violence prevention, and preparedness.
- Host podcast episodes, educational videos, and virtual summits for our peers to watch.
- Serve as a local voice for how youth and adults can engage students in creating a positive school climate.
- Influence our peers to promote positive actions through social media.
- Meet and work with like-minded youth at the state level.
- Collaborate with the Texas School Safety Center staff to identify school safety trainings and activities for youth to participate in.
Requirements to Apply
Think you have what it takes to be a Texas School Safety Teen Ambassador? Here are the requirements to apply:
- Must be a Texas resident
- Must be entering 9th-12th grade for the upcoming school year
- Should have experience working on substance use prevention, teen mental health, violence prevention, and/or emergency preparedness. Experiences may look like, but are not limited to, hosting awareness projects, delivering presentations, Teen CERT training, or being a part of a student advisory council.
Applications Are Open!
The application for the 2025-2026 Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors is open. Each applicant must submit the items listed below by May 30, 2025. Once the deadline has closed, staff will review all submissions and schedule interviews with applicants who have been selected.
Application Items Include:
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Two Letters of Recommendation:
- (1) School Personnel (Ex: Principal, Assistant Principal, Counselor, Teacher)
- (1) Community Member (Ex: Pastor/Minister, Supervisor)
- Introduction Video
- Short Answers
- Application Paperwork and Parent/Guardian Forms
Students can either download, print, and email their application to staff at txssc_ssa@txstate.edu or they can submit their application online. It is ultimately the responsibility of the applicant to make sure staff receives all the required paperwork by the deadline. We recommend following up with staff by email or phone.
Have questions? Email staff at txssc_ssa@txstate.edu or call 512.408.1947.
2024-2025 Texas School Safety Teen Ambassadors
We are a group of passionate advocates who are dedicated to representing our peers' voice in all school safety initiatives.
Amaddis
- City Eagle Pass
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, and Ryan Reynolds
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for I would ask to have all my college and graduate years to be paid for.
Detorriaus
- City Tyler
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table My dream dinner guests would be Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Michelle Obama. Each of them has made such a huge impact in their own fields, and I'd love to learn from their experiences.
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for I'd wish for the ability to help others without ever having to worry about financial or material resources. It would be incredible to make a real difference without limits.
Eviana
- City Richmond
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table If I could have dinner with anyone, I think Jenna Ortega, Coyote Peterson, and Matthew Gray Gubler would make great company.
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for If I had one wish it would be to end racism across the world.
Hailey
- City Cedar Creek
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table If I could have dinner with 3 people the guests at my table would be Jesus, Solomon, and Mary in the Bible. My faith is one of my strongest qualities.
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for If I had one wish from a genie I would wish for a house. I really want to live debt free and I would like to be a homeowner someday.
Rohan
- City Cedar Park
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table If I could have dinner with three people, I would pick Jennifer Lawrence, the Dalai Lama, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for I would love to have an unlimited supply of ice cream.
Samiaha
- City Haslet
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table Maya Angelou, Jesus Christ, Princess Diana.
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for I would wish to have wisdom! I would use this gifted wisdom to strengthen my knowledge and insights to make wise decisions and observations when encountering obstacles in life! And pass down my learnings to all!
Sanjan
- City Frisco
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table Albert Einstein, J. Cole, Kevin James
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for A utopia in which everyone is happy.
Sebastian
- City Rancho Viejo
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table My three guests would contain probably Michael Phelps, Ryan Reynolds, and Elon Musk.
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for I wish to have the ability to easily understand any/everything. So, I can become something like a doctor with ease.
Tatum
- City Austin
- Who would be three guests at your dinner table Caitlin Clark, Michael Jordan, John Douglas
- A genie grants you one wish, what do you wish for No hate or violence in the world.
Apply Now!
If you have any questions about the TxSSC’s Youth Advisory Board, contact staff at txssc_ssa@txstate.edu or call 512-408-1947.
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