Newburyport
Newburyport
About Us
The Essex County Asset Builder (ECAB) Network creates regional connections and supports for individuals, families and organizations from Amesbury, Georgetown, Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury and Newburyport, in using a positive youth development approach to help youth thrive.
Mission
To use a positive youth development approach to build networks within each community and across the region that help decrease risk behaviors in youth and produce a healthier community.
Vision
A network of communities that welcome, value and empower youth through meaningful opportunities and collaborative efforts to support and strengthen youth assets and increase healthy decision making.
Newburyport in Action
Newburyport’s Mental Health Task Force
NBPT’s Mental Health Task Force is tasked with increasing support to community members of all ages around mental health. Partners come together monthly to serve the mental health needs of the community.
Annual Youth Retreat
ECAB Network hosted the Annual Youth Retreat where youth from four school districts come together to learn how they can make a positive impact in their communities.
Newburyport’s Beacon Coalition: Update
Newburyport’s coalition to support youth and families, has been reinvigorated post pandemic and funding changes.
Youth Council
Youth Council is a dynamic and empowering platform designed to amplify the voices of young individuals, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their communities and beyond. The council serves as a hub for leadership development, civic engagement, and creative problem-solving.
Through regular meetings, workshops, and collaborative projects, Youth Council provides its members with opportunities to develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making. Members work closely with local leaders, organizations, and peers to address issues that matter most to their generation, such as education, climate change, mental health, and social equity.
By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, Youth Council not only nurtures future leaders but also ensures that the unique perspectives and ideas of young people are integrated into decision-making processes. Together, they create innovative solutions and drive positive change within their communities, inspiring others to do the same.
Newburyport Survey Data
Every two years youth in grades 6-12 are surveyed to get a sense of the strengths and needs of the young people in the Network. This survey includes a measure of the 40 Developmental Assets (protective factors) as well as questions about risky behaviors such as alcohol or drug use and time spent watching screens. There are also questions about stress, anxiety and mental health. This data gives us a picture of the highest needs of our young people and programming is built to support those needs. This packet includes the results from the 2023 administration of this survey. We feel it is important for everyone in the community to have access to this data and join in the conversation about how we can support the youth and families in our communities.
The Team
Tina Los
Associate Director, Services and Support
In her current role Tina oversees the Essex County Asset Builder Network (ECAB) a regional network of six communities who are committed to supporting youth and families using a positive youth development approach. She also supports the city social worker and leads the city’s DEI work to make Newburyport a more inclusive, welcoming and equitable place to live, work and visit. Tina’s background is in research and evaluation and she received her Master’s in Public Health from Boston University in 2015, at which time she shifted her focus to youth development and community engagement. Outside of work, you can find Tina teaching yoga, training for her next marathon and playing pickleball.
Trish Boateng
Support Coordinator/Licensed Social Worker
Trish is a licensed social worker who has been working with children and families for over 10 years. She also has a master’s degree in counseling and development. She has been serving as Support Coordinator for Newburyport Rec and Youth Services since 2020. When she is not connecting families with resources and supports in our community, she is busy doing fun things with her family, including her husband, and two daughters (aged 8 and 12), and doggy Josie.
Contact Info: Newburyport residents can call or text 978-572-6189 or email tboateng@newburyportma.gov
Andrea Egmont
Director, Newburyport Recreation and Youth Services
Andrea (Andi) Egmont serves as the Director of Newburyport Youth and Recreation Services, where she is dedicated to fostering vibrant and inclusive opportunities for youth and families within the community. With a career rooted in public service and community engagement, Andi brings a wealth of experience in developing innovative programs that promote recreation, connection, and well-being. Under her leadership, Newburyport has seen the growth of positive youth development initiatives, creative community collaborations and events that celebrate inclusivity and play and exploration. Her work exemplifies a commitment to cultivating spaces that enrich lives and build lasting community ties.
Renee Miciek
Administrative Assistant
Renee is the Administrative Assistant for the Essex County Asset Builder Network (ECAB). She provides support to six communities that are dedicated to creating opportunities to inspire young people to lead and thrive. She has a Masters in Exercise Science and her background includes research, wellness and health promotion. Outside of her work, Renee enjoys spending time with her family exploring New England and finding delicious food along the way.