There are more than 700,000 youth diagnosed with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis in the U.S.
NPF's Youth Ambassadors Program fosters opportunities to make friends and engage with others who have psoriatic disease. Youth Ambassadors serve as leaders in the community, act as role models to help peers manage and take control of their disease, and inspire others living with psoriatic disease to lead confident and fulfilling lives.
Share your experience through social media and other media opportunities - including speaking at NPF events in your area.
Participate in regular meetings with other Youth Ambassadors and join the YA Connections mentor program to be paired with another youth living with psoriatic disease.
Join an NPF Challenge fundraising event.
Lead Youth Ambassador
Elizabeth, from Thomson, Georgia, is a senior at Augusta University studying Criminal Justice and pre-law. She enjoys spending time with her kittens, friends, and family, being involved, twirling fire, and fundraising.
Aarna is a high school sophomore in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She enjoys singing, reading, and baking for her friends! She plans to pursue a career in law and go on to work in international relations.
Adhya, of Vienna, Virginia, is a 17-year-old senior in high school. She hopes to join the medical field in the future. She enjoys playing softball, volunteering, and traveling.
Aditi, of Flower Mound, Texas, is 21 years old. When she is not playing the guitar, piano, or ukulele, she hangs out with friends. She is a junior at Indiana University, where she’s studying Public Health with a minor in Psychology.
Aditi lives in Pleasanton, California. She enjoys Carnatic singing, violin, figure skating, and Model UN. She hopes to pursue a career in dermatology.
Alyssa is a high school senior in Chester Springs, PA. She is a busy student-athlete, she is on her varsity cheer team at her school and plays club softball. She is planning on attending college and will study speech pathology.
Ariana is a junior in high school on Long Island. She loves science and math, and in her free time, you will find her cuddled up with a good book or traveling with friends. In the future, she hopes to pursue research in quantum physics.
Avni attends MCPHS University in Boston and is on the pre-dental track. She enjoys traveling, fitness, animals, and art.
Benji is a high school sophomore living in San Diego. He has recently returned from a year abroad where he studied Japanese language and culture. Benji enjoys volleyball, art, and musical theater.
Bonnie is currently a sophomore at Amherst College, majoring in biochemistry. She enjoys being part of Amherst College's emergency medical services and tutoring high school students.
Brianna is currently a freshman in the Los Rios Community College District. She is grateful to be a part of the YA community and hopes to inspire others living with psoriatic disease.
Clare, of Bethesda, Maryland, is a high school sophomore. She enjoys soccer, performing in musical theater, Model UN, and her cats! She plans to attend university and either be a diplomat or genetic counselor one day.
Douangmany is a freshman in high school from Aurora, Illinois. Her interests include playing the piano, violin, and boxing.
Juli of Houston attends Texas A&M and is studying Visualization. She loves art and music. Juli trains service dogs.
Katie attends Lone Star College and is studying Business Administration. She enjoys music, reading and time with friends.
Krishna is 18 years old, a rising sophomore at the University of Georgia studying Biomedical Physiology on the pre-med track. She enjoys karaoke, volleyball, volunteering, and trying new foods.
Landen of Camden, South Carolina, is attending the University of South Carolina, studying Biological Sciences. She enjoys tennis, cooking, and time with friends.
Leah, of Wyckoff, New Jersey, is 14 years old. She enjoys softball, volleyball, and anything that involves being out and about! In her free time, she spends it with her new rescue, an Italian Greyhound from Texas named Lacey Susan.
Mandy is 19 years old and living in Long Beach, CA. He is a nursing student at UC Irvine. His goal is to become a DNP-FNP. His hobbies include photography and videography.
Patrick lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. He enjoys science and is an accomplished trumpet player. Patrick hopes to be a musician.
Pierce is from Marksville, Louisiana, and loves the outdoors. He plays golf at least 4-5 days a week and currently plays on two local golf junior tours. He also loves to hunt and spend time with his friends.
Saanvi is a freshman in high school from Los Angeles, California, and enjoys volleyball, baking, and traveling to different places around the world. She eventually hopes to pursue a career in dermatology.
Saesha of Belle Mead, New Jersey, is a high school junior with a strong interest in science. She is a dedicated Taekwondo athlete and enjoys practicing martial arts, spending time with her friends, and volunteering in her community.
Sophia of Millersville, Pennsylvania is 15 years old and enjoys art, writing and figure skating. She is on her high school Science Olympiad team and hopes to go into medicine or a STEM career and travel the world.
Turner lives in Houston, Texas. He is an active Advocate and enjoys going to museums, running cross country, and playing the piano. He plans to study Mechanical Engineering in college.
Vasili is a high school junior from San Diego. He enjoys playing tennis and coaching special needs kids. He is very active in his local library and enjoys helping people. He plans to study history or global affairs in university.
Zack is a freshman at Southern Lehigh High School in Center Valley, PA. He is a busy student-athlete and quarterback of his team. Zack has been involved with NPF since he was just 4 years old, leading fundraising events and participating in podcasts.
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