Francesca Edralin is an Associate Specialist at World Wildlife Fund (WWF), where she works with companies on consumer engagement campaigns focused on environmental education, fundraising, and behavior change. As an alumnus of WWF’s Building Relationships, Inclusivity, Diversity, Growth, and Excellence (BRIDGE) program, Francesca also leads initiatives that promote youth empowerment and DEIJ within the organization. Francesca obtained her B.A. in International Affairs (International Environmental Studies) from George Washington University. She has an extensive background in environmental communications, particularly with a focus on youth engagement and environmental justice. She represented her university at COP26 as a student reporter and has reported for environmental outlets such as Mongabay and Planet Forward. As a first-generation Filipino American, Francesca is also passionate about environmental justice topics in the Asia-Pacific region. At the State Department, Francesca conducted and advised on research projects focused on environmental defenders and human rights conflicts in the Southeast Asia region.