The Art of Advising Student-Led Prevention Clubs | Episode 163 with Kelly Prichard

For 27 years, Kelly Prichard has been quietly transforming lives through student-led prevention clubs at Allen East High School in rural Ohio. In this episode, Jake White sits down with one of the most impactful youth prevention advisors in the country to learn her proven strategies for student engagement, leadership development, and community impact.Discover how to create meaningful prevention experiences that go beyond one-time events—and learn why the advisor matters just as much as the students. From managing large clubs to creative fundraising to holding students accountable with love and high expectations, Kelly shares the blueprint for building sustainable youth-led prevention programs.TakeawaysKelly Prichard's journey in youth preventionStrategies for engaging students in clubsThe importance of genuine relationships and trustCreative fundraising methods for student groupsThe role of high expectations and accountabilityBuilding leadership and ownership among studentsManaging club interest and participation fluctuationsThe significance of consistency and advisor presenceConnect with Kelly PrichardEmail: [email protected]: Allen East High School SADDSocial Media: @AllenEastSADD (Facebook, Instagram)YouTube: Search "Allen East SADD" for resources, PSAs, and contest projectsFor feedback, questions and new episode [email protected]/vive18_