Lead the Leaders is a peer-to-peer leadership program that equips teen leaders to become advocates for safer driving in their own schools and communities.
Impact Teen Drivers understands that teens often listen most closely to their peers, and this program harnesses that power to create positive change. Lead the Leaders is about building confidence, communication skills, and leadership that extends beyond the classroom, empowering teens to be champions of a safer roadway culture.
Natalia was a compassionate, service-minded 15-year-old who was a class officer, cheerleader, and trusted friend with a promising future. Riding home with friends at night, the group ignored provisional license restrictions while loud music, social media, speeding, and passenger activity distracted the inexperienced driver, who looked toward the back seat and crashed into a tree, killing Natalia. Her story shows why Graduated Driver Licensing laws matter and reminds drivers, passengers, and parents that following the rules, limiting distractions, slowing down, and speaking up can save a life.
