August 24, 2023 – The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA), a community of professionals and advocates dedicated to creating exceptional out-of-school programs for every student in Kentucky, has announced that Sonya Davis will be a member of the Kentucky Afterschool Ambassador program’s second cohort. Ms. Davis serves as District Coordinator for Barren Beyond the Bell.
Founded by the KYOSA, the Kentucky Afterschool Ambassador program’s mission is to empower leaders in the field of afterschool and to advocate for afterschool confidently and effectively for all Kentucky youth.
“Sonya has been visionary in leading our Barren Beyond the Bell Program, and we are extremely proud that she has been selected for this cohort. This is a wonderful opportunity to advocate for afterschool programming in the district,” commented CheyAnne Fant, BC Schools Director of Afterschool Programming.
“We are excited to announce our second cohort of Kentucky Afterschool Ambassadors,” said KYSOA Director Tom Haggard. “Our newest ambassadors are a talented group of leaders who have committed to a year of civic engagement to strengthen community awareness, support effective programs, and bring diverse partners to the table.”
The ambassadors will receive training that prepares them for outreach to policymakers and other leaders, then participate in events and activities to promote afterschool programs and the policies that make them possible.
“Our ambassadors will not only work to directly benefit Kentucky’s youth, but they’ll also network with other advocates, sharpen their own leadership and public speaking skills, and become more engaged in the public policy process,” Haggard said.
