The Fairfax County Health Department, in collaboration with the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), hosted a Community Health Project Competition for 10 students enrolled in Fairfax County’s Public Health Youth Ambassador Program Evening and Weekend program. The event took place on Saturday, December 13 at the Fairfax County Government Center.

Students from high schools across Fairfax County presented public health projects that were judged by local health leaders and subject-matter experts from the CSB, including LaVurne Williams, Lawrence Smith, Brian D. Anderson and Donna Chittum. Daryl Washington, CSB Executive Director, and Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, Director of the Fairfax County Health Department, also attended to present to students. 

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Learn more about the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program and how to apply for the Spring 2026 Cohort.