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The PHAT (Promoting Healthy Active Teens) Conference was created in 2006 by teens and adult advisors representing communities across Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our passion continues today with our mission to promote healthy lifestyles, fitness and nutrition. The program's thrust is focused on building and sustaining healthy communities.
During the course of the conference's planning, the teens are encouraged to use critical thinking skills to problem-solve. The interactive activities and workshop topics are decided by the teens to assure we are meeting the needs of their peers and community.
Our event is presented by the Cooper-Mercer Institute (CMI) a nonprofit organization that supports community programs and projects for vulnerable populations. Donations for the PHAT Conference can be made through CMI.
Sonya Morring Smith, Founder
Dr. Angela Mercer, Chair, CMI
A Big PHAT Thanks to Our
2023 Committee!
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Dayna Bandy
Devyn Bandy
D'mya Bandy
Dasia Bandy
Dee Bailey
Priscilla Champion
Tamele Hobson
Jasmine Washington
Shante'l Barringer
Shauna Barringer
Charlette Covington
Francesca Dillard-Moore
Dr. Joy Gallop
Kyla Gallop
Kamryn Gallop
Ric Greene
La'Ren Jones
Phil Smith
Glynis Mason
Janet Dennis
Rodney Jordan
Sonya Morring Smith
Dr. Angela Mercer