Name
Accessibility and Inclusivity in Practice: Youth Reimagining Environmental Spaces
Date & Time
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speakers
Meghana Kunapareddy, NEYAC Member
Lisette Perez, NEYAC Member
Kim Noble, EPA
Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru, NEYAC Member
Lisette Perez, NEYAC Member
Kim Noble, EPA
Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru, NEYAC Member
Description
As communities across the nation contend with a range of environmental issues and concerns young leaders are navigating the various environmental spaces where decisions regarding critical issues are being made. This session will engage some of the current members of EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council and explore the origins of their work in environmental justice, how they see their role as environmental justice youth advocates change and evolve, and how their communities have shaped their outlook.
Virtual Session Link