Teen Ambassador Story
We’ve had many Teen Ambassadors apart of our program over the years. These are some of the most passionate leaders in Wisconsin, committed to bringing positive change to there communities. Here we’ll share some of their stories, a quote that resonates with them, and share their experience in the Teen Ambassador Program and being a part of our annual Teen Summit.
Current Teen Ambassadors

Gavin F.
D2K Teen Ambassador of 2022-2025
Hours Contributed: Actively Contributing
My experience with D2K: “Being in the Teen Ambassador Program gave me a chance to build my leadership skills by leading workshops to others on issues that matter to me.”
Quote that resonates with me: “Everyone has the human right to live in safety and free from violence and abuse. Society has a duty to recognise and defend this right.” – Women’s Aid
Xiomara G.
D2K Teen Ambassador of 2023-2025
Hours Contributed: Actively Contributing
My experience with D2K: “Its fire, It has helped me come out of my comfort zone sooo much.”
Quote that resonates with me: “You cannot move into the future without first knowing the past. Destroy everything old, and you dishonor those who lived and died before us.” – Shun Kazama, From Up On Poppy Hill (2011)


Sabrina W.
D2K Teen Ambassador 2024-2025
Hours Contributed: Actively Contributing
My Story: Grew up in my local youth group on drug prevention.
My experience with D2K: I first met them at a youth conference called Youth Partners in Civic Leadership (YPCL) I applied to be in their program and ever since I’ve enjoyed connecting with my new friends in TAP. I’m excited to be part of a movement to end violence!
Quote that resonates with me: “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I can no longer accept.” – Angela Davis
Willow Leferve
D2K Teen Ambassador of 2024-2025
Hours Contributed: Actively Contributing
My Experience with Dare2Know: “Dare2Know is the end of my metamorphosis into the person I want to be. I’ve come out of my cocoon, and watch out because I am not afraid to be me. Dare2Know has given me friends, and more importantly, a family I finally feel like I belong to and am not being judged by.” – Willow (D2K Teen Ambassador)
Quote that resonates with me: “Don’t light yourself on fire trying to brighten someone else’s existence” – UNKOWN


Melodie Vue
D2K Teen Ambassador of 2024-2025
Hours Contributed: Actively Contributing
My experience with D2K: I’ve enjoyed working and meeting other people from my state. Dare2Know is such a fun learning experience for team leadership skills, learning about domestic dating violence, and touches on other important topics. Everyone is super friendly and respectful. Dare2know is such a safe space to learn and share your ideas.” – Melodie Vue (D2K Teen Ambassador)
Quote that resonates with me: “They laugh at me because I’m different, I laugh at them because they’re all the same” – Joker
Brandon Applewhite
D2K Teen Ambassador of 2024-2025
Hours Contributed: Actively Contributing
My experience with D2K: “Dare2Know is focused on ending Teen Dating Violence. In order to end Teen Dating Violence, we need to end all violence. Which is why we focus on spreading awareness on all issues that affect young people. Which happens to be ALL issues.”
Quote that resonates with me: “I can except failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying” – Michael Jordan


Anthony Y.
D2K Teen Ambassador of 2024-2025
Hours Contributed: Actively Contributing
My experience with D2K: “Being part of the Teen Ambassador Program helps me learn and grow with others in ways I never would have without it.”
Quote that resonates with me: “No one should live in fear. It is not acceptable, not inevitable, and together, we can make it stop.” – Survivor’s comment to SafeLives
Chante S.
D2K Teen Ambassador of 2023-2025
Hours Contributed: Actively Contributing
My Story: Chante Sitting Bear is a member of the Lakota nation and I’m part of the LGBTQ community. When he was eleven he started to become involved in various youth programs that taught him about pressing issues, such as gender-based violence and unhealthy relationships. Through these youth programs, Chante became passionate about advocacy and the importance of educating himself and those around him about problems that affect not only his communities but others as well. Today, Chante is a a proud leader continuing his activism as a member of Wise Women Gathering Place and the D2K Teen Ambassador Program
My experience with D2K: “It has been amazing, I’ve been able to attend events like Teen Summit Through the D2K Teen Ambassador Program. I’ve had so much fun doing it! I’ve learned a lot and have made so many connections that I wouldn’t have made without them. I firmly believe that i wouldn’t be who i am today without Dare2Know campaign and The Teen Ambassador Program (TAP)” – Chante Sitting Bear (D2K Teen Ambassador)
Quote that resonates with me: “Freedom is for everyone, whatever lifestyle they choose, as long as its peaceful and honest.” – Russel Means
