Shrinking budgets. Changing priorities. Uncertain futures. For many OST leaders, today’s challenges feel like a crisis—but what if they’re actually a catalyst? This session explores how funding disruptions and shifting landscapes can open the door to bold, youth-driven innovation. Discover how centering youth voice transforms outdated programming into opportunities-driven ecosystems designed with young people, not just for them. Through real-world examples, interactive discussion, and practical strategies, learn how to turn disruption into possibility, spark creativity, and build sustainable OST models where youth lead the way. Leave equipped to reimagine what’s next—because what looks like the end may actually be the beginning.