School year: 2023 - 2024
Hello! I’m Abi! I’m a voting youth member on the TUPC Commission as well as an ISTEP Executive Council member.
I’m a Senior at Bondurant Farrar in Polk County. I’m involved in ISTEP (duh!), Girl Scouts, archery and I’m a cadet on the fire department. My favorite part about ISTEP is getting to reach out to my peers to make a difference. I enjoy meeting with younger kids to talk to them about why they should be tobacco free.
Fun facts about me…
- I have a great dane.
- I love to paddle-board.
- My favorite place to be is my lake house in Minnesota!
School year: 2023 - 2024
I’m Ava, a Senior at Bondurant Farrar in Polk County, a member of the ISTEP Executive Council and your newest voting TUPC Commission member.
I first found out about ISTEP by attending the 2019 Summit. I joined the Council shortly after because I want to help prevent my peers from vaping.
Fun facts about me…
- My favorite color is blue.
- I have two goldendoodles named Chip and Roxie!
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hi! I’m Cadence, a Senior at Maquoketa Valley in Delaware County. I joined the Council to grow my knowledge and leadership skills in order to help others become educated and make good decisions for themselves.
I’m active in ISTEP, 4-H, musical, speech, play, Spanish Club, Diversity Group, choir and softball.
Fun facts about me…
- My favorite show is The Office.
- My favorite subject is science.
- And, I’m vice president of our class officers.
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hi! I’m Conner McCoy, a Sophomore at Carlisle in Warren County. I joined the Council to make an impact in my community. I want to educate my peers about tobacco and help them quit if they’re already addicted. Outside of ISTEP, I’m involved in band and 4-H.
Fun facts about me…
I’ve served as our 4-H club’s vice president for the last 2 years.
I love mac and cheese.
I enjoy golfing, and spending time with my family and friends.
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hi, I’m Courtney, your ISTEP President, TUPC Commission member and ISTEP Executive Council member. I also serve as a National Youth Ambassador with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
I’m a Senior at Johnston High School in Polk County. Besides ISTEP, I’m involved in cross country, track, show choir and mock trial.
Fun facts about me…
- I love public speaking.
- I know how to surf!
- I hate white chocolate.
- And, my favorite movie is Top Gun.
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hello! I’m Emilie, a Junior at Carlisle High School in Warren County. I joined the Council to help teens across Iowa who are struggling with tobacco and nicotine use. I have seen my peers become overrun by vaping; they have stopped trying in school, quit sports and now pressure other kids to start vaping. I want to be a part of the solution by sharing available resources with my peers to help them quit.
I am currently in our local ISTEP chapter STAND (Students Taking Action Not Drugs), All Star cheer, RALLY (Raising Awareness, Learning & Leading through Youth), environmental club, concert band, jazz band and Skills USA.
Fun facts about me…
- I’m an all star cheerleader.
- My favorite drink is cranberry juice.
- I love to travel!
School year: 2023 - 2024
I’m George, a Senior at Maquoketa Valley High School in Delaware County. I joined the Council because I have seen the effect that harmful substances can have on loved ones. I want to learn new life skills among leadership and group organization, gain experience working with large groups and elevate my local chapter’s activities.
Besides TEL and ISTEP, I’m involved in cross country, track, contest speech, musical, play, volunteer opportunities, president of my class’ student council, Milo-Livestock 4-H club and I also help with announcing events and radio spots for school activities.
Fun facts about me…
- One of my favorite subjects is philosophy.
- I love to run!
- I like growing my hair out and donating it.
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hello, I’m Jeneva, a Senior at Ankeny Centennial High School in Polk County. I joined the ISTEP Executive Council to be a part of the change and bring awareness to my community about the dangers of tobacco, physically and mentally.
Outside of ISTEP, I’m involved in cheer, show choir, cross country, track, golf, archery, Girl Scouts and youth group.
Fun facts about me…
- I come from a military family.
- I live on the oldest family farm in Iowa.
- I have four black cats.
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hello! I’m Lorelai, a Junior at BGM High School in Poweshiek County. I joined the Council to become a better leader, especially in roles that would benefit my community. I’m passionate about tobacco prevention because I’ve seen my family members being affected by it.
I’m involved in jazz band, band, choir, show choir, student government, FCA, SADD, speech, youth group, swimming, plays, musicals, TAG and yearbook.
A not-so-fun fact about me is that I’m actually allergic to nicotine!
And a few fun facts…
- I play piano, ukulele and most of the percussion family.
- Most of my free time is spent either painting or writing.
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hi, I’m Mattie, a Junior at Carlisle High School in Warren County. After attending a virtual leadership training in 2022, I decided I wanted to be a part of the ISTEP movement and join the ISTEP Executive Council! I’m involved in our local ISTEP chapter (STAND), soccer, environmental club, skills USA and rally.
Fun facts about me...
- My favorite food is mac and cheese.
- I LOVE going on cruises (I’ve been on an Alaskan Cruise!).
- My favorite drink is iced coffee!
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hi, I'm Morgan, a Senior at Maquoketa Valley in Delaware County. I joined the Council to grow my leadership skills and understanding of tobacco prevention.
I am involved in TEL, Diversity Club, choir, large group speech, and individual speech at school. And last year I finished my final year in Camp Fire. With that being said I like to volunteer and help out a lot in my community.
Fun facts about me...
I love to travel.
My plan is to become a pediatric nurse because I love kids.
And, I love helping others!
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hello! I’m Sellah, a Freshman from Maquoketa Valley in Delaware County. I joined the Council to become a leader in helping my peers better themselves, especially if they’re struggling with tobacco.
I’m involved in ISTEP, band, choir, musical, softball, basketball, track and football.
Fun facts about me…
- I have 7 siblings!
- My favorite subject is Geography.
School year: 2023 - 2024
Hi, I’m Shadlee. I’m a Junior at BGM High School in Poweshiek County. I joined the Council to educate my peers of the harm nicotine can cause financially, physically and mentally.
I’m involved in choir, school plays and musicals, community plays, football cheer, SADD, leadership, yearbook, student council, National Honor Society, FCA, and youth group.
Fun facts about me…
- I’m in my school's Trap team.
- I love the outdoors!