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MISSION

By equipping the next generation with the interpersonal skills, technical capabilities, and institutional know-how, we envision a just transition led by diverse individuals collaborating for their communities to create a sustainable future through reciprocity and self-determination.
 

VISION

Empowering justice-oriented organizations combating climate change to create pathways for marginalized youth to become leaders in climate action.
 

New York City
New York City
OUR TEAM

BAVISHA KALYAN, Ph.D.

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Research Topics: 

Community-engaged research | Environmental health disparities
Website | LinkedIn

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CASEY DE FINDA, Ph.D.

Board President & Co-Founder

Research Topics: 

Low-cost Desalination technologies | Engineering for systems change
Website | LinkedIn

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GEORGE MOORE, Ph.D.

Board Member & Co-Founder 

Research Topics:

Early stage engineering design innovation | Evaluation & Characerization| Design for provocation & function

 LinkedIn

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BREANDA MATHIA, Ph.D.

Programs & Research 

Research Topics: 

Youth participatory action research | Subjective psychological wellbeing of marginalized youth 
Website | LinkedIn

JASMINE HIROKO MCADAMS, M.S.

Board Member 

Research Topics: 

Community-engaged research | Energy justice | Cvic imagination 
LinkedIn

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NATALIE ALVARADO, M.S.

Leadership Advisory Board 

Research Topics: 

Community-Engaged Research | Energy Justice | Art & Media
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SPENSHY MELISCAT, B.S.

Leadership Advisory Board 

Research Topics: 

Biochemistry | Biotechnology Technician
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STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, B.S.

Leadership Advisory Board 

Research Topics: 

Endocrine Disrupting  | Chemicals (EDCs)
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LUCA DUFFY,  M.S.

Code Green Facilitator 

Digital Equity | Sustainable Development

 LinkedIn

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