Anna Bledsoe (she/her) is a public health professional with 10+ years of experience in prevention and community health. Anna oversees youth empowerment and addiction prevention programs as Program Director for VOA Oregon’s Prevention Services program. She cares deeply about fighting stigma and centering young people in initiatives that target them. Anna believes that prevention is the first step in reducing the impact that behavioral issues have on the community and enjoys working alongside other community members to promote positive health outcomes. Anna holds a Master in Public Health from New York University.