That's What Teens Say
Terre Haute, Indiana
Teen Girls have so much to say
We're here to give them a platform to say it!
June 20, 2025 - June 22, 2025
What Is TWTS?
Teen Girls have so much to say
We're here to give them a platform to say it!
We are looking for 13-18 year old girls to participate in a 3-Day program where they will find their voice and develop their own personal story. The weekend is full of communication skill building, confidence enhancing exercises, and public speaking coaching with our caring mentors. Teens will develop and write a personal story and on the final day, stand on a stage and proudly share their story in front of a live audience.
That's What Teens Say
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That's What Teens Say Schedule
Starting on June 20, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025
Terre Haute, IN
Friday June 20, 2025 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Saturday June 21, 2025 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday June 22, 2025 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Meet the Organizers
Bev Merritt-Hicks
Teens Program Coordinator
Bev is a passionate and dedicated activist for the Terre Haute Community, with a strong background in child advocacy. This empowers her to make a meaningful impact in The Wabash Valley. With 30 years of experience, She has cultivated a keen expertise in making changes, driving innovation and excellence. Bev is the co-founder of SHINE Foster Family Resources. This local nonprofit works closely with The Department of Child Services and other agencies to ensure no child goes without the essentials needed during this critical time.
Bev's journey began in 2018, igniting a lifelong passion for empowering women. She has collaborated with various organizations throughout her career, contributing to projects that inspire change and advancement.
Outside of her professional life, she embraces family values, drawing inspiration that fuels her creativity and problem-solving abilities. Bev believes in inspiring others, always seeking opportunities for personal growth and community betterment.
In leisure moments, she immerses herself in Family time, cherishing connections with her grandchildren, and exploring new adventures. With an eye toward the future, Bev is excited about the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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Meet the Organizers
Laura Reed
Director
Laura Reed is an everyday woman who has lived in Terre Haute most of her life. When Laura was 12 her mother remarried and moved the family to Oregon. In Oregon Laura completed middle school and high school where she spent many hours working with her peers with developmental disabilities. Laura returned to Indiana in 1999, eventually finishing her bachelor's degree. In 2001 Laura had the pleasure of returning to her childhood stomping grounds at Camp NaWaKwa. She spent 7 wonderful years working with girls and women as the Administrative Camp Director for the Girl Scouts. Laura is an avid thespian and has worked on stage, off stage, backstage and everything in between with many community theatres in the area. Most recently directing for the Children’s Theatre of Terre Haute. Laura is very proud to be a part of the “That’s What Teens Say .”
SHINE Foster Family Resources
We are also thrilled to announce that we are partnering with SHINE Foster Family Resources!
Their mission is to support our Foster Care Community by Sharing, Helping, Inspiring, Nurturing and Educating (S.H.I.N.E) foster parents, relative placements and biological families while advocating for the expansion of resources available to our local Foster Care Community.
Interested In Joining Our Team?
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The contents, experiences, and opinions shared by the speakers in the show are their own and do not reflect the views of The She Said Project or She Said Project Terre Haute. The She Said Project upholds that every woman has a right to be heard.