Be Strong Student State Representative Program
Inspire. Interact. Ignite. Intervene. Impact.
Be Strong’s Student State Reps are young change agents in small towns and big cities across the country. They are the frontline of kindness and inclusion, impacting their communities in big ways.
Click on your state below to meet your Representatives
Washington
"I want more, I want students to stand up when they see or hear bullying. I encourage my peers to “stand up” against bullying."
- Nicholas
Oregon
"By being ourselves we can really show others that even though we are different and even though we can’t wipe out bullying entirely, we can be happy with ourselves and that we are stronger than the things that try and drag us down. Be yourself."
- Briona
Montana
"We need someone like YOU to represent Montana. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
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North Dakota
"It's my personal mission to be a pillar for others. Every single one of us is enough and deserves all that the world has to offer."
- Andi
Wyoming
"We need someone like YOU to represent Wyoming. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
South Dakota
"We need someone like YOU to represent South Dakota. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
Minnesota
"We need someone like YOU to represent Minnesota. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
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Wisconsin
"I found my inner strength within myself by being myself. I want my peers to do the same."
- Alex
California
"I choose to Be Strong by helping the elderly, teaching the youth how important it is to study hard, and teaching my community to respect each other irrespective of perceived differences."
- Joshua
Nevada
"One of the ways I plan to Be Strong in the future is to not let anybody’s negativity affect my growth and success in any way."
- Jordan
Utah
"Sometimes it is not easy being positive, but it helps me to look around & find people that need to see a smile, someone to hang out with, or simply to ask how their day is going."
- Sydney
Arizona
"I hope to help everyone feel comfortable enough to sit with others and be themselves, without the fear of being rejected."
- Emely
Colorado
"Bullies pick on people for different reasons, but bullying is NEVER right."
- Josephine
Nebraska
"We need someone like YOU to represent Nebraska. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
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New Mexico
"We need someone like YOU to represent New Mexico. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
Kansas
"I hope to see a change in my community by decreasing bullying, by making people aware of their negative actions, and allowing people the opportunity to understand their true value by showing them they do not deserve the harsh treatment of others."
- Sydney
Illinois
"I am strong in my community by helping others and modeling positive behaviors. Believe it or not, I care!"
- Tahany
Indiana
"I want to make sure that other kids feel accepted, valued, and part of the community."
- Tori
Michigan
"I love caring for others and I want to make a difference in someone's life, even if it's just one person."
- Melissa
Kentucky
"I choose to be strong in school by being around my friends, being myself and standing up for people when they don’t get treated right."
- Josiah
New Jersey
"My goal is to be not only that person who can change someone's day, but hopefully their life."
- Grace
New York
"It is my hope that my generation will eradicate bullying, and embrace the belief that each of us is a little bit different for a reason."
- Gianna
Vermont
"We need someone like YOU to represent Vermont. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
New Hampshire
"Every day, we're faced with confronting peer pressure, academic stress, and our own self-esteem. It takes immense courage to stand up for what is right and to go against social norms."
- Eric
Connecticut
"We need someone like YOU to represent Connecticut. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
Massachusetts
"I will help you – regardless of your age, orientation, gender, race or past mistakes to Be Strong…"
- Lauren
Maine
"We need someone like YOU to represent Maine. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
Delaware
"We need someone like YOU to represent Delaware. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
Maryland
"School should be a safe place, not somewhere students dread going because they don't know who they'll sit with or what others will say about them. Students have to help each other and the first step is to be kind."
- Ruby
West Virginia
"I choose to Be Strong in my school, community, and in the hearts of those around me by teaching others what teachers do not teach: how to deal with social differences."
- Allie
Virginia
"I don’t mind going against the norm. I do not want to listen to rumors & gossip. I refuse to spread them…That is bullying and I do not want to be a part of it."
- Ashley
Tennessee
"We are strong by breaking down the barriers of social groups and stereotypes."
- Perry
North Carolina
"I choose to Be Strong in the hearts of those around me by radiating positivity through encouraging, supportive words and humor."
- Ammarah
South Carolina
"I don’t want anyone to go through the feeling of being alone and not having a friend by their side."
- Mallorie
Georgia
"We’re all very passionate about making school a more positive place for students to come to and feel like a family."
- Zoe
Alabama
"Be Strong interests me because I really think it makes a difference in the lives of people. It affects their well being and their mindsets when they come to school."
- Anne
Mississippi
"We need someone like YOU to represent Mississippi. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
Louisiana
"Being Strong, to me, is going out of my comfort zone to help others be happy. I try to do that every day and am always working on improving my methods."
- Jayden
Texas
"I live by the quote, “Be the person you needed when you felt alone.” I sit here as the person I needed. I hope that by doing this, I can inspire people to see the beauty & uniqueness of adversity & empower them to Be Strong."
- Theresa
Hawaii
"Our community is very diverse, with many students coming to our school throughout the year. I want to make them feel welcome."
- Avery
Washington DC
"We need someone like YOU to represent Washington DC. Click the Join Me button to find out how!"
- Your Name Here!
How It Works
Ignite
Click “Nominate a Student” above to use the quick + easy digital nomination form to tell us about your kind + inclusive student.
Connect
After receiving your nomination, you’ll be contacted to schedule a brief qualifying interview with your nominee.
Implement
Be Strong Student State Reps change the social climate through kindness, inclusion, resilience, advocacy & awareness.
We Dine Together
Reps are also the founders of their school’s We Dine Together initiative, fostering a more inclusive environment, making sure no one has to eat alone.