Youth Advisory Board
MCI’s Youth Advisory Board is a body of young people ages 18-28 providing their perspective to MCI and advocating for male contraception. Understanding and giving weight to the opinions of youth is especially important for male contraception, as they are likely some of the first users of next-generation male contraceptive methods.
These talented and passionate young leaders are involved in outreach, ideation, and communication of the needs of a diverse group of future users of male contraception. Contact us if you’re interested in joining or engaging with our Youth Advisory Board!
These talented and passionate young leaders are involved in outreach, ideation, and communication of the needs of a diverse group of future users of male contraception. Contact us if you’re interested in joining or engaging with our Youth Advisory Board!
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Kathryn Carpenter
Kathryn Carpenter is a past MCI Fellow and current Advocacy Strategist. She is a graduate of UNC’s Health Behavior MPH program. She is a former Fulbright grantee and has taught at universities in Mexico, Portugal, and at UNC. She is interested primarily in health communication and message framing, motivation and social norms, human-centered design, health literacy, advocacy, and self-empowerment. She has a special interest in sexual health, vaccination behavior, and trauma-informed interventions. Kathryn loves kayaking, mountains, and tea.
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Connie Dean
Connie Dean is a Duke undergrad majoring in psychology from London England and is currently Captain of Duke’s varsity Swim team. Female reproductive health is entirely her main focus, and she plans on pursuing a career as an OBGYN back in England, and is currently a peer health advisor at Duke for sexual assault victims. Joining the MCI team has been nothing short of a dream, and she was overwhelmed by their passion in the realm of contraceptive equality and reproductive freedom for both genders. She’s so looking forward to what this team has to come, and is beyond excited to be a part of a movement that will transform the reproductive landscape as we know it.
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Tyrone Fields
Second Lieutenant Tyrone Fields is a force support officer in the United States Air Force. Born and raised in rural northeastern North Carolina, he is a graduate of the Public Health Education Department of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Tyrone previously worked as a Halifax County Public Health Department health education intern. Additionally, Tyrone has worked with the NCCU Women’s Center as a prevention and education intern under the Department of Justice Office of Violence against Women’s grant awarded to the campus of NCCU. He is interested in men’s health, sexual assault and domestic violence, sexual health, and minority health disparities. Tyrone is an inaugural member of the North Carolina “Be Smart’ Family Planning Male Outreach Team. His personal interest includes sports, trucks, and off-roading.
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Jaylan Weaver
Jaylan Weaver is a recent graduate of the Public Health Education Department of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Jaylan was born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland. He served as an intern at MCI where he focused on the mental and social impacts of unintended pregnancy on men. He is interested in epidemiology and public administration as it relates to mental health. Jaylan is excited and grateful to contribute his knowledge and skills to MCI. He hopes to positively impact the reproductive health of future generations. In his spare time he enjoys playing video games and the piano.
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Support and Collaborate
The YAB provides MCI with insights into the perceptions and needs of young people, who represent potential users of new male methods. New partnerships and connections are also key for giving our YAB opportunities to perform activities, attend conferences, and promote their own development. With your YAB sponsorship, we can help you expand your outreach to our global audience.
Click here for more details about how your support will help the YAB continue their community work.
Contact us if you’re interested in joining, engaging with, or supporting our Youth Advisory Board!
Click here for more details about how your support will help the YAB continue their community work.
Contact us if you’re interested in joining, engaging with, or supporting our Youth Advisory Board!