The Trusted Messenger program, offered by the Youth Leadership Institute, is an initiative aimed at delivering critical public health messages to underserved and hard-to-reach communities. The program is grounded in the belief that organizations familiar with their communities are the best conveyors of crucial information to vulnerable populations. The program's main objective is to build youth capacity, making young participants subject experts who are confident, knowledgeable, and passionate about communicating with their communities. The program covers a variety of campaigns as the need arises, including Extreme Heat, COVID-19, and Save Our Water, among others. The curriculum involves in-depth discussions about issue areas and how they impact their communities. These conversations aim to help youth connect the issue, root causes, and their own lived experiences. Trainings provide youth with printed materials and talking points to enable them to have meaningful conversations with friends, families, and community members. The format of delivery involves youth participation in and hosting of events throughout the year. Depending on the event, youth may give presentations, partake in panels, or table to engage in meaningful interactions with community members and residents. Furthermore, their efforts are bolstered by a statewide social media campaign, which uses assets created by the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications (OCPSC). While the exact duration and schedule are not specified in the provided information, the program seems to be ongoing, with youths working on a variety of campaigns as the need arises. Upon completion of the Trusted Messenger program, participants can expect to become subject experts, well-equipped to engage their communities in meaningful conversations about critical public health issues. This program empowers youth to become knowledgeable messengers and active contributors to their communities.