For Patients and Families

Ashley Q., Co-Chair

Age: 21
From: Massachusetts
When did you beccome a member? July 2009.
Why did you get involved with the Teen Advisory Committee? I have been a volunteer at Children's since July 2008. I experienced being an inpatient here in 2007. I can provide valuable input into activities which might be engaging for older teens in the hospital.
What do you hope to accomplish as a TAC member? To help create awareness of what TAC is and to help develop programs and activities for teens in the hospital.
What do you want to do when you graduate from high school/college? I want to work with children in a hospital as a Child Life Specialist.
What's the best advice you have for teens that are in the hospital?
1. Let your doctor know your likes and dislikes.
2. Make sure your doctor includes you in decision making when appropriate.
3. Bring things from home to make you feel comfortable while in the hospital.
What's a random, interesting fact about you? I have never been on an airplane and I like to draw and do arts and crafts. 

Amy, Co-Chair

Age: 17
From: Massachusetts, right next door at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
When did you beccome a member? Since 2011.
Why did you get involved with the Teen Advisory Committee? I got involved with the TAC because I wanted to meet and help other teens like me. 
What do you hope to accomplish as a TAC member? I hope to help bring fun activities to the teens in the hospital and make some great new friends. 
What do you want to do when you graduate from high school/college? I am planning on becoming a nurse, hopefully in pediatrics!
What's the best advice you have for teens that are in the hospital? Keep laughing and try to have fun! Also, don't be afraid to speak up for yourself! You are part of the team!
What's a random, interesting fact about you? I was filmed at Children's for the show, "BostonMed."