Join us for an informative discussion designed to help parents understand the realities of substance use among middle school students. We’ll review the latest local data, share important facts about the substances most often encountered at this age, and offer practical strategies for talking openly and effectively with your child.

Speakers 

Raven Twilling - Born and raised in Mill Valley, California, Raven graduated from Tamalpais High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and Gender Studies from Scripps College. For the past three years, she has worked with Bay Area Community Resources and Marin County Health and Human Services in substance use prevention, focusing on tobacco and nicotine prevention. Her work includes community outreach and education, youth engagement, and public health policy advocacy, with a commitment to building healthier, nicotine-free communities.

Rhett Krawitt - senior at Redwood High School, Youth Advocacy Committee Intern