Our History

The Peer Teen Health Leadership Symposium began as the Peer HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention pilot program in 1994. It was designed to address the widespread HIV/AIDS epidemic. Under the vision and leadership of Carol and Dr. Mark Kaplan, the Peer Education Program expanded over the years to provide training for thousands of teens.

The program has focused on the knowledge and skills needed to develop effective peer programs throughout the metropolitan area. Today, we are proud to forge ahead with a new generation of leaders to continue Carol and Mark’s vision. The evolution of the Peer Teen Health Leadership program in collaboration with the Cohen Children’s Medical Center at Northwell Health continues to be at the forefront of our ever changing world.