WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alisha Stevens of Lewiston has been selected to participate in the National Youth Leadership Forum of Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2.

Having demonstrated academic achievement and an interest in a career related to national security, Stevens will join approximately 400 outstanding high school juniors and seniors from across the United States.

“By participating in the National Youth Leadership Forum on Defense, Intelligence and Diplomacy, students like Alisha Stevens will develop a keenly educated perspective on the United States’ role in global conflict resolution,” said Donna Snyder, forum executive director.

The curriculum is based on actual world events, allowing participants to learn from the examples set by previous generations of leaders and encouraging them to develop a perspective and tenacity unique to upcoming generations of leaders. Throughout the forum, students will examine how the U.S. plans for peace and prepares for crisis. Students will meet with leaders from key agencies and institutions.

The forum is a nonprofit, educational organization committed to empowering young people to make well-informed career choices. For additional information, visit www.nylf.org.