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When most people hear “HPV (Human Papillomavirus),” they look away. As a sexually transmitted infection, HPV is often misunderstood—and rarely discussed. But what many don’t realize is that it’s incredibly common. Millions of young people are exposed to it, even if they’ve never been sexually active.

For Sophie Wang, the issue became personal when a close mentor was diagnosed with cervical cancer caused by HPV. That moment changed everything. She co-founded Youth HPV Champions, a nonprofit that has educated over 3,000 students across three states, trained dozens of youth ambassadors, and hosted statewide conferences to break the stigma and bring HPV prevention into the spotlight.

Here’s how Sophie transformed a quiet crisis into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most powerful youth-led public health movements.
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