Building Youth Resilience: How Invisible Work Shapes Stronger Futures

Brandi Gilbert, who leads Community Science's Youth Leadership & Engagement Practice Area, explores how both chronic and acute stressors intensify inequities for youth and how youth-supporting organizations and funders can use data-driven strategies to address these challenges together. This webinar highlights the critical role of social capital in building resilience among youth, demonstrating how data and information can illuminate successful approaches. We’ll showcase evidence-based practices, such as relentless outreach and emotional well-being checks, employed by youth-supporting organizations to expand support networks for youth disproportionately affected by social and economic factors.

You will gain actionable insights into how funders and community-based organizations can leverage data to strengthen partnerships, ensuring that resources, strategies, and support systems are effectively aligned to meet the needs of youth. Whether you’re a non-profit, funder, or policy advocate, this webinar will provide practical, data-informed strategies to close gaps in youth support systems and build a more resilient future for young people.