Senior Leadership
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Ava Langridge
FOUNDER
Executive Director
(she/her)“I started this movement because I believed in the power of our youth’s voices and knew the impact we could have. Systemic change needs to happen, and we are taking the necessary steps.”
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Alexandra Kristofovicova
Director of Operations
(she/her)“Climate education is for everyone, and is fundamental in shaping future generations that care for our planet and conserve its resources. I joined OY4C because I am proud to promote its important message and drive change for a healthy planet and people!“
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Aana Shenai
Director of Partnerships
(she/her)“I joined OY4C because I wanted to work with other young people to educate our community about environmental issues. As climate change will inevitable affect our generation the most, I believe broadcasting youth voices and contributing to youth-led activist organizations are crucial in moving towards a more sustainable future. “
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Brandon Gerosa
Director of Community
(he/him)“I joined OY4C to do my part in raising awareness for such a time sensitive issue. It is time for our generation to take action and protect our communities from the effects of climate change.”
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Emma Watson
Director of Curriculum
(she/her)“I have always been passionate about intersectional environmentalism and science communication, and OY4C is the perfect combination of these principles. I believe widespread education is the key to change!”
Management Team
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Shipra Deshmukh
Head of Curriculum
(she/her)I believe that it is important for us to make a change when it comes to educating the youth about the environment and climate change, and joining OY4C has allowed me to do this. I have also been able to connect with more people who have the same passions as me.
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Neve Bonura Learnard
Head of Curriculum Integration & Writer
(she/her)"I joined OY4C because I am passionate about making widespread change that will ultimately save the planet and positively impact the lives of all living beings. OY4C is single-handedly changing the game in climate education and giving back power to the people.”
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Zarita Ahmed
Head of Content
(she/her)“I joined OY4C because I believe that educating and spreading awareness are key ways to make a difference. And with OY4C, I can do my part in making a difference to have a more sustainable future.”
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Emma Faraco
Head of Research
(she/her)“I joined because I wanted to work with like-minded people my age to make a difference. I love what we are doing and really hope to influence others to be more sustainable.”
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Juno Hassan
Head of Intersectional Environmentalism
(they/them)“Rooted in intersectional activism, it seemed natural to join a network of liked minded activists. The sense of community and passion appealed to me and hence why I joined OY4C! “
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Priscila González
Confirmed Curriculum Manager
(she/her)"I am a firm believer that education is what drives change. For this reason, I joined OY4C, hoping that a motivated and hard-working community of young people becomes the force that inspires this much needed environmental change. With OY4C, hopefully, I can make a difference. "
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Beatrice Bos
Head of Writing
(she/her)“I joined OY4C because I wanted to be part of something. Eco-anxiety was making me feel more stressed every day, and I knew that to feel better I had to stand up for my beliefs and take action. By being a small part of something bigger we can all incite radical change on a global scale and this was my chance to do so.”
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Ani Vladimirova Kolaksazova
Head of Outreach
(she/her)“In the root of the current climate crisis is the lack of knowledge among people. Making the youth aware of the facts can be the seed to a transformed sustainable society and I want to be part of that change!”
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Martin Gazançon
Event Organiser
He/Him“I believe that taking a step-by-step approach to educating young people on the climate and how they can help is the only way to help save our planet. “
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Eleni Alagkiozidou
Website Designer
(she/her)“I always wanted to be a part of a team that could positively impact our generation's future. So here I am! Bringing the creative aspect within the team”
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Amaranta Chavez
Volunteer Co-ordination
(she/her)" I am inspired and motivated by OY4C. Instead of feeling weighed down by issues stemming from climate change, I wanted to be a part of the solution. Education is a powerful tool for change and OY4C is using it to try and make the positive change that young people like myself want to see in the world. "
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Deena Skaria
Head of Expert Relations
(she/her)"I believe in the power of youth-led action and collective efforts to drive meaningful change in addressing the climate crisis. Joining OY4C allows me to amplify the voices of the next generation to create a sustainable future for all."
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Maria Elisa Vizvary
Head of recruitment
she/her“I joined OY4C because I believe in raising awareness about the climate and providing accessible education. I want to contribute to the organisation’s smooth running so it can continue inspiring others and advocating for a more climate-conscious future.“
Functions
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Robin Withers
Curriculum Designer
(she/her)“I joined OY4C because I wanted to take initiative in climate action and help others to do the same. I believe that educating and spreading awareness is key to accomplishing this goal.”
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Daniela Sanchez
Co-Curriculum Integration Coordinator
(she/her)“ I wanted to be a more active member in the climate crisis becoming both more informed myself and informing others as well. “
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Lily Beadle
Curriculum Developer
(she/her)"I joined OY4C because I wanted to help educate mine and future generations about climate change and what they can do to make a positive difference."
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Isabela Abbud Silva
Community Organiser
(she/her)“I joined OY4C because I want to make a difference in the world and change the situation that it’s in right now. I believe that we must have an active role as young people, since it’s up for us to reverse this. So, with OY4C, I want to play my part in this and inspire others to do the same, so we can actually change things.”
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Sophia Zhang
Outreach Coordinator
(she/her)"I joined OY4C because I believe that collective activism is the only way we can disrupt the system and create real change. I'm excited to mobilize together internationally and create the world that we all deserve!"
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Isabel Mejía-Roberts
Strategic Partnerships Coordinator (SPC)
(she/her)"I am passionate about climate justice, and have always contributed to the climate fight in different ways. At the root of the climate fight is youth, and educating the youth is the first step we can take in the climate fight."
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Bronwen Smith
Data Analyst
(she/her)“I joined oy4c after I met Ava and Emma at UCL’s sustainability conference and I was so inspired by them and intrigued by the organisation. I attended the conference as I wanted to become involved in some kind of climate movement and oy4c is perfect as it is student led and I had the change to talk in person with Ava about it!”
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Ailin Bogers
Writer and Story Creator
(she/her)"I joined OY4C as I felt it was time to move beyond what I can do as an individual to address the climate crisis and push for changes on collective levels. Through education and community-building we can begin to have constructive conversations about the climate crisis, advocate for a better future, converting climate anxiety into climate hope. "
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Addison Drumm
Video Creator
(she/her)"I am passionate about the future of the climate crisis and I want to be a part of the change OY4C has to offer. Education enhances awareness, awareness creates beliefs, and beliefs spark action."
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Martina Pérez Corominas
Video Creator
(she/her)"I joined OY4C to meet new people with the same goal: take action about climate change. I believe together we can make a positive impact on the world, and the best way to start is by giving proper education to the youth who will become the future of the planet we want to save."
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Cydneii Lung'aho
Content and Story creator
(she/her)“I joined OY4C in the interest of learning more about the climate crisis and reaching people through the initiative's work and goals.”
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Georgie Pandolfo
Content & Story Creator
(she/her)“I joined oy4c because education is the first step towards activism. I’d like to be involved in helping youth defend our environment and take action towards a more sustainable future.”
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Isa Sarmiento
Researcher
(she/her)“As a Neuroscience BSc student passionate about research and education, I joined OY4C to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on neurological and mental illnesses. I aim to empower others to recognise the urgency of this issue and take meaningful action.“
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Linna Awouda
Content Researcher
(she/her)“I joined OY4C because I wanted to educate people about the effects of climate change and how we can work together to slow it down. I hope to play a role in making a difference to this world.“
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Isie Powell
Curriculum Researcher
(They/Them)“I joined OY4C because I wanted to help make a difference. Climate education is so important and by helping make it more accessible, we can better work towards a sustainable future for the planet.”
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Nithya Rao
Researcher & Writer
(she/her)“Unfortunately, the time has come where we can not be oblivious to the current climate crisis even if we wanted to. I joined OY4C to do my part and spread information to ensure we can make an impact before it's too late.”
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Blaire Curley
Co-Function Head of Media
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” I joined OY4C because I want to be a part of the collaborative effort to protect our environment and cultivate change.” -
Sophia Hernandez
Writer & Curriculum Researcher
(She/Her)“Environmentalism has a role in every conversation, and I joined OY4C in order to get the education I need to bring this awareness to my community & others like it.”
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Gianna Hector
Writer
(she/her)“I joined OY4C because I wanted my concern for the environment to be taken seriously and I wanted a voice as a young person, I’m often ignored, and my suggestions are dismissed. OY4C allowed me to show my passion amongst people who cared as much as I do.”
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Zoé Stylios
Writer
(she/her)“Education is one of the most powerful tools we can use to fight climate inaction. By being part of the OY4C movement, I am glad I can contribute to a powerful and effective change towards a more sustainable world.”
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Francesca Miles
Curriculum Developer
she/her“ I joined OY4C because I wanted to make a meaningful contribution in addressing the urgent climate crisis. Through my work here, I hope to inspire others to recognize their own ability to make a positive impact as well.”
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Anuja Deshmukh
Video Creator
she/her“I started noticing how the world was negatively changing due to climate change through media and after learning about this organisation, decided it would be good to help prevent global warming by educating more people in the matter. Hopefully I can help the Earth revert to a better state than what is it right now. “
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Féret Barbara
Outreach Coordinator
she/her“I joined OY4C because I wanted to do a real job that made the world a better place and was in line with my values. Helping to protect the planet, educating and raising awareness among young people, working with people my own age... It was the perfect opportunity for me.“
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Montserrat Tamayo
Curriculum Organiser
she/her“I've always been interested in the environment, and as I grew, I wanted to be part of something that helps shape young minds. I joined OY4C because I believe in their vision that education is the key to empowering students to take action and work towards a more sustainable future. “
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Gülaynaz Kestane
Story Coordinator
(she/her)“I joined this movement because I care about animals. A lot of species are becoming extinct as a result of climate change and dissolved habitats. If each of us can be more conscious of environmental issues and take some steps to help our planet, we can make a huge difference.”
OY4C Advisory Board
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Kat Hamilton
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“As the Partnerships & Programmes Director at Force of Nature we have grown the team from 3-11 over 2 years and reached over 100,000 young people through our programmes. My experience scaling a youth-led organisation in the climate education space with an emphasis on strong partnerships is what I bring to support OY4C launching the first youth-led climate curriculum.”
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Dr. Jos Eussen
Lecturer Sustainable Development
(he/him )“Youngsters no longer ‘have’ the Future, they Are – literally. Young people, whether students or not, should be empowered and enabled to learn anytime, anyplace, with anyone and through any device about those themes and issues that define their and therewith our common future. All of them are change agents towards a more promising future. So don’t ask why I support OY4C with all the networks, concepts, instruments and energy I have – Join.“