School year: 2022 - 2023
Hello! I’m Abi Harmison! I’m a voting youth member on the TUPC Commission as well as an ISTEP Executive Council member.
I’m a Junior at Bondurant Farrar in Polk County. I’m involved in ISTEP (duh!), Girl Scouts, archery and I’m a cadet on the fire department. My favorite part about ISTEP is getting to reach out to my peers to make a difference. I enjoy meeting with younger kids to talk to them about why they should be tobacco free.
Fun facts about me…
I have a great dane.
I love to paddle-board.
My favorite place to be is my lake house in Minnesota!
School year: 2022 - 2023
I’m Ava Miller, a Junior at Bondurant Farrar in Polk County, a member of the ISTEP Executive Council and your newest voting TUPC Commission member.
I first found out about ISTEP by attending the 2019 Summit. I joined the Council shortly after because I want to help prevent my peers from vaping.
Fun facts about me…
My favorite color is blue.
I have a goldendoodle named Chip!
School year: 2022 - 2023
I'm Chase Willis, your voting youth TUPC Commision member and ISTEP Executive Council member. My favorite part of ISTEP is getting to help educate others about the dangers of smoking.
I'm a Sophomore at Chariton in Lucas County. I am involved in ISTEP, FCA, student council and all the sports - football, basketball, baseball, track. I serve as treasurer of FBLA, and president of my class for Student Council as well as a new group that I helped create, Students for Veterans.
Fun facts about me...
I have two dogs named Bingo and Diesel.
My favorite color is red.
My favorite team is ISU - Go Cyclones!
School year: 2022 - 2023
Hi, I’m Courtney Sweet, your ISTEP President, TUPC Commission member and ISTEP Executive Council member. I also serve as a National Youth Ambassador with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
I’m a Junior at Johnston High School in Polk County. Besides ISTEP, I’m involved in cross country, track, show choir and mock trial.
Fun facts about me…
I love public speaking.
I know how to surf!
I hate white chocolate.
And, my favorite movie is Top Gun.
School year: 2022 - 2023
Hello! I’m Emilie Stewart, a sophomore at Carlisle High School in Warren County. And, I’m proud to say that I’m one of your newest ISTEP Executive Council members. I joined to help teens across Iowa who are struggling with tobacco and nicotine use. I have seen my peers become overrun by vaping; they have stopped trying in school, quit sports and now pressure other kids to start vaping. I want to be a part of the solution by sharing available resources with my peers to help them quit.
I am currently in our local ISTEP chapter STAND (Students Taking Action Not Drugs), All Star cheer, RALLY (Raising Awareness, Learning & Leading through Youth), environmental club, concert band, jazz band and Skills USA.
Fun facts about me…
I’m an all star cheerleader.
My favorite drink is cranberry juice.
I love to travel!
School year: 2022 - 2023
I’m George Livingston, one of the newest ISTEP Executive Council members. I’m a junior at Maquoketa Valley High School in Delaware County. I joined the Council because I have seen the effect that harmful substances can have on loved ones. I want to learn new life skills among leadership and group organization, gain experience working with large groups and elevate my local chapter’s activities.
Besides TEL and ISTEP, I’m involved in cross country, track, contest speech, musical, play, volunteer opportunities, president of my class’ student council, Milo-Livestock 4-H club and I also help with announcing events and radio spots for school activities.
Fun facts about me…
One of my favorite subjects is philosophy.
I can play the banjo and accordion.
I love to run!
School year: 2022 - 2023
Hello, I’m Jeneva Garretson, a junior at Ankeny High School in Polk County. I joined the ISTEP Executive Council this past Summer because I want to be a part of the change and bring awareness to my community about the dangers of tobacco, physically and mentally.
Outside of ISTEP, I’m involved in cheer, show choir, cross country, track, golf, archery, Girl Scouts and youth group.
Fun facts about me…
I come from a military family.
I live on the oldest family farm in Iowa.
I have four black cats.
School year: 2022 - 2023
Hi! I’m Jenna Hartz, I’m a senior at Decorah High School in Winneshiek County. I joined the ISTEP Executive Council this past Summer because I want to encourage and inspire others to make healthy lifestyle choices, like being vape free.
Besides ISTEP, I’m involved in tennis, marching band as the captain for the color guard, band as the leader for the flute section, choir as a section leader and musical production as a lead ensemble captain.
Fun facts about me…
I'm an aunt of 5.
I’m a published author.
I'm fluent In Pig Latin.
School year: 2022 - 2023
Hello! I’m Lorelai Gerard, a sophomore at BGM High School, and one of your newest ISTEP Executive Council members. I joined the Council after attending the ISTEP Summit last Spring because I want to become a better leader, especially in roles that would benefit my community. I’m passionate about tobacco prevention because I’ve seen my family members being affected by it.
I’m involved in jazz band, band, choir, show choir, student government, FCA, SADD, speech, youth group, swimming, plays, susicals, TAG and yearbook.
A not-so-fun fact about me is that I’m actually allergic to nicotine!
And a few fun facts…
I play piano, ukulele and most of the percussion family.
Most of my free time is spent either painting or writing.
School year: 2022 - 2023
Hi, I’m Mattie Kompsie, a Sophomore at Carlisle High School in Warren County. After attending a virtual leadership training in 2022, I decided I wanted to be a part of the ISTEP movement and join the ISTEP Executive Council!
I’m involved in our local ISTEP chapter (STAND), soccer, environmental club, skills USA and rally. I'm excited to #StepUp and be more involved at the state level!
Fun facts about me...
My favorite food is mac and cheese.
I LOVE going on cruises (I went on one to Alaska this Summer).
My favorite drink is iced coffee!
School year: 2022 - 2023
Hi, Morgan Krumviede here. I’m a junior at Maquoketa Valley High School in Delaware County, and I recently joined the ISTEP Executive Council because I want others to know more about what they can do to prevent and stop vaping.
At school I’m involved in TEL, My Life My Quit small group, musical, play, large group speech, individual speech, choir, and diversity club. Outside of school I volunteer around my community and am also in my last year of Camp Fire where I will receive my WoHeLo.
Fun facts about me…
I’m an only child, but I’m around my cousins all the time so they are like brothers and sisters to me. And, I love to travel! I’ve only been in the United States but plan to one day travel the world.
School year: 2022 - 2023
Hi, I’m Shadlee Hazelwood. I’m a sophomore at BGM High School in Poweshiek County. I recently joined the ISTEP Executive Council after attending the ISTEP Summit last Spring and the Council Retreat this Summer.
I’m involved in choir, school plays and musicals, community plays, football cheer, SADD and SADD leadership.
Fun facts about me…
I’m in my school's Trap team and I love the outdoors!