Fellow Spotlight: Sasha Guzman

In one word: multifaceted! 

Sasha is CCL’s Latinos Engagement Fellow, 2022-2023! She is currently a senior at Juniata College.

Throughout her life, Sasha has always been involved in activism. Climate advocacy was a perfect fit for her passion for the environment. She is currently a senior at Juniata College in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, studying environmental science and English, but she originally hails from  Bronx, NY. This semester, she is studying abroad in Cork, Ireland! 

Currently, she serves as the Latinos Engagement Fellow, working with the Latinos Engagement Team. Some of her responsibilities include: attending and participating in weekly debrief meetings, reaching out to and welcoming new members, and running the Latinos Engagement Instagram, which enables her to research and cultivate posts about all things Latino and Climate. Through her fellowship, she hopes to expand her knowledge about the current climate and find ways to work towards a solution she can implement in her daily life. She also hopes to gain professional experience participating in the climate advocacy community. Although she is not involved in other organizations, she hopes to use CCL as a stepping stone to familiarize herself with more organizations she can be a part of. 

Sasha is a life-long learner and loves to learn new things! She has a myriad of hobbies because she wants to experience as much of the world as possible. Her favorite movie is Legends of the Fall, her favorite show is Fleabag or Stranger Things, her favorite book is Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and her favorite band is The 1975. Sasha also has a leopard gecko named Pharrell Williams! 

Sasha’s work towards creating a more inclusive and diverse space for minorities in climate advocacy is crucial in cultivating climate leaders of all backgrounds. We are lucky to have her!

Intern Spotlight: Finley Hungerford

In one word: attentive! 

Finley is CCL’s Blog Communications Intern this fall! He is a senior at the University of Oregon.

California has been experiencing the impacts of climate change, especially the increased intensity of forest fires. Growing up in the Golden State, Finley witnessed this change firsthand.  This experience led him to want to learn more about what was being done to solve the impacts these fires have on him and his community. He is a senior at the University of Oregon studying city planning and policy. 

This fall, Finley is serving as CCL’s communications intern. Some of his responsibilities include assisting in editing and uploading blogs through G Suite and Wordpress. He has also done a ton of work formatting Citizens’ Climate Radio blog posts, transcripts, and digital links. One of his long-term projects has been creating a “How to” guide for future Comms interns, outlining the blog creation and uploading process His favorite book is on the Road by Jack Kerouac, and he has a dog named Lucy! 

Through this internship, he hopes to learn more about how people who may not have a daily job working on the environment and climate can still make a difference for the better. He believes that learning to show off people’s efforts to pursue climate solutions through CCL is important. 

Intern Spotlight: Mia DiCostanzo

In one word: energetic! 

Mia is CCL’s Communications Intern this fall! She is a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Mia wants to address the inequalities exacerbated by climate change and allow local communities to use their specialized knowledge to tackle problems. Her passion for climate advocacy is reflected in her academics. Mia joined CCL in her senior year of high school when she had the exciting chance to lobby for carbon pricing in multiple meetings with her local U.S. Representative. As a student Representative in those meetings, she highlighted the urgency for taking action and why this solution was the right direction to move in. She is a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara studying environmental sciences. 

Currently, she serves as CCL’s communication intern. Some of her responsibilities include: writing regular posts for the CCL blog and publishing them using WordPress, reviewing volunteer media reports in the Action Tracker for quality control, helping staff prepare for and run media trainings for volunteers, drafting social media copy, and handling some community engagement on Twitter. She has also been inviting other interns to participate in LTE writing workshops, building community across our interns this semester while sharing what she has learned! Through this role, she hopes to learn more about how action from volunteers can translate into actual change. 

In addition to her involvement with CCL, she is also an active member of the Rise Above Plastics Committee for Surfrider, a coastal conservation organization. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and baking. She has two dogs, Rosie and Dinky. 

Mia’s role is crucial for CCL to keep in touch with the community and spread awareness of the organization.

Intern Spotlight: Shae Reinberg

In one word: driven! 

Shae is CCL’s Programs Intern this fall! She is a sophomore at Washington and Lee University.

The evident effects of climate change, such as the melting polar ice caps, weather pattern changes, and other events, are terrifying to observe in real time. Shae’s anxiety over the climate crisis and how it would affect the future drew her to climate advocacy. Taking action became an outlet for her to deal with the emotions she was experiencing. Her passion for the environment is evident in her academic path. She is currently a sophomore at Washington and Lee University, studying environmental studies and politics. 

Shae hails from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and is currently located in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she is carrying out her duties as CCL’s Programs Intern. In this role, she works closely with Donald Addu, the director of programs at CCL. They have weekly meetings during which they discuss a variety of topics, such as climate bills, renewable energy, economics, finances, and government. She also helps Don complete various tasks related to his work, such as creating educational content for CCL programs.

In addition to her involvement with CCL, she is also an active member of the Surfrider Foundation Cape Fear Chapter, Cape Fear River Watch, and Our Climate. She enjoys surfing, hiking, reading, watching movies, and writing in her free time. Her favorite movie is Surf’s Up, her favorite TV show is Game of Thrones, her favorite book is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, and her favorite music artist is Tame Impala. 

Shae hopes to gain additional experience and knowledge and meet the staff working at CCL to see how the nonprofit functions. We are lucky to have her! 

Intern Spotlight: Hannah Beckett

In one word: dependable! 

Hannah is CCL’s climate advocacy certificate program evaluation intern! She is a senior at the College of New Jersey.

Hannah’s interest in climate advocacy started from her upbringing in a household that valued sustainability, cultivating her curiosity to learn more about environmental issues. Her interest expands into her education career through high school and college. These courses have broadened her understanding of and fueled her overall passion for climate advocacy. Hannah is currently a senior at the College of New Jersey, pursuing double majors in psychology and environmental studies and a minor in marketing. 

As CCL’s Climate Advocacy Certificate Program (CACP) evaluation intern, her responsibilities include creating engaging surveys for certificate program participants to take upon program completion. She is applying her academic training in social science methods to analyze survey responses to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the certificate program on participants’ climate advocacy skills. In addition, she is conducting interviews with past participants to learn more about their experience and impressions of the program. At the end of her internship, her findings will be used to validate core objectives and refine the program to make sure every participant’s needs are met through the certificate. In addition to CCL, she is an active member of Circle K international. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and participating in sports. 

Hannah hopes that through her role, she will obtain professional experience in the field and further develop her professional skills while advancing CCL and its mission. 

Intern Spotlight: Isa Merritt

In one word: devoted! 

Isa is CCL’s education and engagement intern! She is a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Isa’s love for traveling, being outdoors, and bonding with people from other backgrounds drives her interest in climate advocacy. The crux of everything she values is advocating for a healthy environment for all. This belief fuels her interest in intersectionality studies and the environment's health. Isa is currently a senior at Virginia Commonwealth University studying political science with a concentration in international relations and minors in environmental studies and philosophy. She is also researching environmental racism and the connection between indigenous practices and people to a sustainable environment. 

This fall, Isa serves as an intern for CCL’s Education and Engagement team and Elections Advisory Council. Some of her responsibilities include: interacting with community members that want to learn more about climate advocacy through assisting with the weekly Core Volunteer Training on topics such as grassroots outreach and climate science and strategizing and implementing a plan to increase campus member involvement in election-related activities.  She hopes to broaden her knowledge of platforms with which people interact and engage during her internship. Through her participation in civil activities, she also hopes to learn more about how one can use their voice and how people have the power to put environmental policies in motion. In addition to her involvement in CCL, Isa is the diversity chair and legal blog writer of VCU’s Pre-Law Society and a member of VCU’s NAACP. 

Isa loves to travel, attend music festivals, and try new foods in her free time! Her favorite music artist is Jenevieve, and she has a 14-year-old pug named Prince. 

Isa’s position empowers her to educate and engage community members with climate in mind. With her help, CCL can advance its climate education efforts to a diverse community. 

Fellow Spotlight: Savannah Sottak

In one word: organized! 

Savannah is CCL’s legislative fellow! She is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina.

Growing up in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Savannah was always aware of the effects of climate change. As she saw the environment around her change, she knew that reducing carbon emissions would save the island she lived on from being completely devastated by global warming. Savannah is a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina and works at Candlefish! 

She is currently serving as a legislative fellow with the government affairs team. Some of her responsibilities include: ​​learning CCL advocacy methodologies, participating in monthly conference calls, sitting in on and taking notes for meetings and briefings on Capitol Hill and across Washington, D.C., and attending CCL’s Congressional Education Day. She also conducts research on different climate change-related policies, congressional research for biographies and meetings, cross-checks field reports, and provides administrative support for CCL’s dedicated volunteers, including email correspondence and assisting with outreach follow-up and training/outreach materials for prospective volunteer interest. Through this role, she hopes to learn more about how organizations like CCL choose policies to endorse and how they build relationships with members of Congress. 

She enjoys painting, doing yoga, baking, swimming, and reading! She has a chihuahua named Chico. Savannah’s favorite music artist is Amber Mark, and her favorite show is It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. 

Savannah would like to learn practical skills on how to make climate policy a priority in government. We are lucky to have her!

Fellow Spotlight: Hannah Rogers

In one word: spontaneous! 

Hannah is CCL’s Conservative Outreach Fellow! She is a junior at the University of Utah studying geography.

Hannah was drawn to climate advocacy by her great love for animals and passion for human rights. With the long-term effects of climate change that can have lasting impact on future generations, she desires to make a difference that could last longer than her lifetime. Hannah is a junior studying geography at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. In addition to her involvement with CCL, she is an active member of the Utah Animal Rights Coalition, The American Legion Auxiliary, and Meals on Wheels. 

As a conservative fellow, her responsibilities include: building a network of conservative and Republican young adults who are interested in climate policy who engage on a regular basis, training young conservatives and Republicans to voice a constructive message for putting a price on carbon emissions, developing, proposing, testing & implementing outreach methods to young adult conservatives & Republicans, and providing occasional administrative support including email, calls, research, and data entry.  

In her free time, she enjoys marathon running, skiing, and activism. She also loves to spend time with her two kittens, Olive and Pippa! Hannah’s favorite book is The Count of Monte Cristo, her favorite artist is Taylor Swift, and her favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption. 

Hannah hopes her fellowship will allow her “to be part of something larger than [herself] and create true value in the world.” With her help, CCL is creating bipartisan support for climate change policies. 

Fellow Spotlight: Lauren Howard

In one word: adventurous! 

Lauren Howard is CCL’s diversity and inclusion fellow this year! She is passionate about holding large polluters accountable for harming marginalized communities.

Lauren was drawn to climate advocacy by the desire to condemn and expose major actors who have contributed to the prolonged degradation of the environment. Lauren currently lives in her hometown of Canton, Georgia. She is a summer camp counselor for Travel for Teens and a substitute teacher!

As a diversity and inclusion fellow, her responsibilities include meeting weekly with the Diversity and Inclusion team and discussing concerns within the organization and possible solutions to be implemented, attending action team meetings and making notes, brainstorming, constructing, and presenting fellow-led, inclusion-based workshops for volunteers and staff alike, attend and provide support at June Conference in DC, attend and provide technical and Q&A support in September Inclusion Conference on zoom, and work with various communities and supporting environmental justice efforts.  She hopes to expand her knowledge of the inside workings of a non-profit organization’s commitment to environmental justice, diversity, and inclusion. 

In her free time, Lauren enjoys being outdoors, yoga, reading, researching, journaling, writing poetry, trying new vegetarian recipes, traveling, and playing with her two cats- Oreo and Honey Bun! Her favorite author is Albert Camus. 

Lauren wants dominant pollution perpetrators to be accountable for harming marginalized communities who often bear the brunt of environmental inequality which negatively impacts their health and quality of life. Her work as a fellow is crucial to addressing the issues of environmental racism. 

Feel free to connect with her on Twitter: @laurenhowarddd

Intern Spotlight: Angel Cui

Angel Cui is CCL’s College Outreach Intern this fall! She is pursuing a master’s in public administration at University of Southern California.

In one word: optimistic!

For Angel, climate change is undeniably one of the greatest challenges the world faces. With daily reminders, like extreme floods, severe weather, heat waves and dry spells, climate change is a defining issue of our time. Angel is a San Francisco native pursuing a master’s in public administration at the University of Southern California. Monitoring the ongoing impacts of climate change, and how policies and organizations are responding to these challenges, is a high priority. Angel hopes to leverage her expertise and previous experience to assist college chapters in advocating for climate change policies and provide resources for success.

This fall, Angel is working as CCL’s College Outreach Intern! Her responsibilities include reaching out to colleges about climate change opportunities and identifying opportunities for students to engage in climate action or apply for scholarships/fellowships. She will also be compiling short features like this one about CCL’s interns and fellows to share on the Higher Ed website and CCL platforms. In her free time, Angel enjoys gardening, finding new coffee shops, and traveling. Her favorite show is Bob’s Burgers and her favorite music artist is Bad Suns.

Angel is drawn to climate advocacy because it “creates inclusive policies that unite communities to address climate change.” With her help, we’re confident that the climate change policies of the future will be up to the enormous task of protecting our planet and everybody who calls it home.  

Fellow Spotlight: Ellen Nguyen

Ellen Nguyen is CCL’s California Climate Advocacy Fellow this year! She is a sophomore at University of California, Riverside.

In one word: enthusiastic!

Ellen lives in the second most air-polluted area in the United States, and knows firsthand that climate change and air pollution disproportionately affect people of color and low income communities. Her deep passion for environmentalism, sustainability, and justice drew her to study environmental science at UC-Riverside, where she is the vice chair of the Green Campus Action Plan. This group plans sustainability-related events to show students that environmentalism is accessible and for everyone. Even as a high schooler, Ellen was a youth advocate with CARE Org, a non-profit organization which uplifts women and girls in third world countries. 

Currently, she is serving as the California Climate Advocacy Fellow, working alongside the higher education team and California regional coordinator to engage students and youth in her region in climate advocacy. She meets with campus leaders to maintain and create on-campus CCL chapters throughout California. Through her work and engagement in lobbying in her own community, she hopes to gain a deep understanding of how to craft and pass effective climate legislation. She also is excited to build connections with people who are making an impact in the climate space and help California become an even stronger climate lobbying force in CCL. 

In her free time, Ellen enjoys thrifting and experimenting with her own personal style, trying new food, and spending time in nature. Her favorite movie is Crazy Rich Asians and she loves listening to BTS with her pet mini poodle, Tofu!

Ellen believes that “climate advocacy has the power to make a real difference” and she chose CCL because she wanted to be a part of that. We are lucky to have her!

Fellow Spotlight: Ara Vickers

Ara Vickers is CCL’s Greater Pacific Northwest Climate Advocacy Fellow this year! She is a senior at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

In one word: resilient!

Ara was drawn to the climate movement out of necessity, recognizing both that we have not yet done enough to address climate change and that hope still remains to learn from our mistakes. Scheduled to graduate in December, Ara is studying political science at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, but originally hails from North Carolina. Her experience on both sides of the country, and working with a member of Congress, has convinced her that democracy works and that a group of thoughtful, engaged people holds revolutionary power. Ara has also worked with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Buffalo Nations Grassland Alliance (BNGA), as well as her campus sustainability organization.

She’s hoping to deepen her engagement with community organizations through her time as a Climate Advocacy Fellow for the Greater Pacific Northwest Region. She will be recruiting campus leaders and student volunteers, helping with regional outreach, and supporting the regional conference. She is currently supporting an effort to develop resources for intergenerational conversations about climate change. Ara is most excited to contribute to building a diverse community of loud voices within her region. She hopes that her time as a Fellow will help her to be an effective change-maker and to learn the leadership and educational skillset necessary to do so.

When she isn’t busy effecting change in her community, she loves to walk, dance, paint, swim, watch video essays, and bake. She is also a foster mom with the Oregon Humane Society, where she frequently fosters very rambunctious kittens. 

Ara “envisions a future in which we as a species create climate resilient landscapes through funding our environments.” Her work as a fellow is a critical step to cultivating the next generation of climate leaders who will bring this vision to fruition.

Fellow Spotlight: Henrik Landis

Henrik Landis is CCL’s Legislative Fellow this summer! He is a rising senior at Trinity College.

Henrik is committed to political advocacy to advance environmental policies. Growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Northern Georgia, he developed a deep appreciation for the natural environment. He is entering his senior year at Trinity College where he will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Law. He has traveled a long way from Georgia, including attending the Danish Institute of Study Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark earlier this year. Once he graduates next spring, Henrik plans to move to Washington, DC where he can apply his leadership and political advocacy skills. 

This summer, though, he has been serving as a Legislative Fellow with our Government Affairs Team. He provides support with advocacy and research, including conducting climate policy research, attending and taking notes on congressional hearings and other relevant events, joining advocacy meetings with Congressional staff and other stakeholders, and providing administrative and outreach support. He hopes to gain valuable work experience to learn more about himself and what his career interests are. 

Henrik enjoys playing soccer, golf and tennis. He also loves water skiing, hiking and spending time in nature. Best of all, he gets to share these experiences with his border collie, Percy. 

Henrik believes “environmental policy is imperative to the sustainability and future of the planet. It is important for people and organizations to plead for the implementation of this policy.” With his help, CCL is able to advocate for better, more effective climate policies. 

Fellow Spotlight: Liz Sun

Liz Sun is CCL’s Legislative Fellow this summer! She is currently a MPH Student at Columbia University.

In one word: driven!

Liz strongly believes that everybody deserves the right to a healthy life. Climate advocacy provided an avenue for her to work toward this goal! She is pursuing a career in environmental health because climate change can have a massive and far-reaching impact on both physical and mental health. Liz is a student at Columbia University, where she is earning her Master of Public Health with a certificate in environmental health policy.

She was a natural fit to work as a Legislative Fellow with CCL this summer. She assists the government affairs team by writing hearing summaries and researching nature-based solutions in order to expand CCL's potential policy focus to include the importance of health. Through her fellowship, she hopes to gain a better understanding of what climate policies Congress is currently focusing on, develop better writing skills that summarize and critically analyze proposed legislation, and provide insight on how CCL can engage with policies that improve health.

When she’s not busy with her studies, you can find Liz baking, swimming, or rock climbing - or maybe catching up on the latest season of her current favorite show, The Boys. 

Liz wishes to “engage in climate advocacy in order to make tangible, significant reductions to climate hazards for all communities, and especially for the most marginalized populations.” With Liz’s help, CCL is creating a more livable world for all communities to thrive.

Intern Spotlight: Sam Terblanche

In one word: trying!

Sam grew up in one of the world’s leading oil and natural gas exporters: Abu Dhabi, UAE. He came to the realization that polluting the environment has benefitted many, including himself, as the UAE has developed almost solely off the wealth associated with fossil fuel consumption. He also realized that the climate crisis is the most pressing issue humanity will ever face, and he has thus been a part of climate and environmentalist groups since childhood. He is now a rising sophomore at Columbia University studying economics and sustainable development.

Sam’s parents are South African, he was born in New York City, grew up in Abu Dhabi, and is now back in New York City for college. His international experience makes him an ideal candidate as an International Intern for CCL this summer. He works closely with Cathy Orlando at Citizens’ Climate International, where he contributes to international leadership meetings, researches policy positions such as carbon dividends, and assists in lobbying for CCL Canada. Throughout his internship, Sam wants to learn more about the climate crisis and the associated problems that impact us and become better equipped with the tools needed to contribute to effective solutions.  

Sam Terblanche is CCL’s International Intern this summer! He is a rising sophomore at Columbia University.

Sam is no stranger to communicating the need for climate advocacy. Back at his international school in Abu Dhabi, he worked with elementary and middle schools across the middle east with a primary focus on bringing awareness of the climate crisis to the students. When he’s not advocating for change, he’s playing, watching, and discussing soccer; he notes that he’s a huge Chelsea FC fan. He also has two Dachshunds, Mamba and Buck, which keep him busy. His favorite movie is Finding Nemo.

Sam says that, “I’ve had to come to terms with how polluting our environment has benefitted many;” fossil fuel companies have helped foster an incredible age of development that have made many countries successful. While this age of industrialization has allowed countries to thrive, it’s time to move on to the next age: the age of sustainability. This same success can be achieved in a greener world.

Fellow Spotlight: Isabelle Rosenberg

In one word: caring!

Isabelle found her passion much like many other students - from taking an environmental science class in high school. Sensing that the climate crisis is one of the most significant issues of our time, she knew she wanted to major in something with an environmental focus and pursue a career that would advocate for the planet. She is currently a senior at The Ohio State University, majoring in Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability.

Isabelle is a Legislative Fellow with CCL this year. Her duties include assisting with research, building relationships with diverse advocacy organizations and congressional offices, and attending congressional hearings and briefings on behalf of CCL. Throughout her fellowship, she hopes to learn more about the legislative process and how to implement effective climate policies. 

Isabelle Rosenberg is CCL’s Legislative Fellow this year! She is currently a senior at The Ohio State University.

When she’s not studying the environment or advocating for climate justice, Isabelle likes to attend concerts, listen to Remi Wolf, read, spend time outdoors, and play with her Saint Bernard, Fiona. 

Isabelle says that “my [environmental science] teacher always said that we were the generation that would solve the climate crisis.” She sees that her generation (and generations thereafter) is the one that will experience the most serious impacts from climate change. We’re at a major crossroads; we must act on climate change now and avoid the worst that’s yet to come.

Intern Spotlight: Lucia Durst

Lucia knew that she wanted to study the environment in college from a young age, when she would read books about topics such as how to recycle and how to grow food at home. A rising senior at Tulane University, she’s majoring in public health as well as environmental studies, with a minor in philosophy. Both majors keep her drawn to climate change, as the climate crisis has significant connections to adverse health outcomes. This led her to enter into a combined master’s program where she’ll earn her MPH in epidemiology. 

Lucia Durst is CCL’s Education and Engagement Intern this summer! She is a rising senior at Tulane University.

On top of Lucia’s educational endeavors, she’s also involved in the Sustainability Committee and Undergraduate Student Government at Tulane. She’s currently CCL’s Education and Engagement Intern. Her duties include providing support to staff members and helping out with the summer Climate Advocacy Certificate Program. Throughout her internship, she hopes to meet new people, form lasting connections, and contribute as much as possible to CCL. 

Lucia enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, trying new foods, watching crime and mystery shows, and traveling; case in point - she’s from Madison, Wisconsin, lives in New Orleans, Louisiana during the school year, and is spending the summer working in New York City. She also has two cats, Milo and Sylvie. 

Lucia states that “I’m even more drawn to [climate advocacy] now that I’m studying public health as well because of the connections between climate change and health disparities.” Climate change is going to affect everyone differently; some will be worse off than others. She understands we must do what we can to mitigate climate change while providing assistance to those who need it most!

Intern Spotlight: Juliet Freiheit

In one word: confident!

After taking AP Environmental Science in high school and finding the course both fascinating and thrilling - something Juliet notes that she hadn’t found thus far in her studies - she knew this was the field for her. It shocked her to learn how little leaders were doing to combat climate change, and she wanted to help bring solutions to fruition. This led her to study political science at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where she is a rising junior.

Juliet is from Greenwich, Connecticut, where she is also carrying out her duties as CCL’s Summer Communications Intern. She is responsible for writing, editing, and publishing blog posts, as well as maintaining close connections with the communications team at CCL and working together to formulate new ideas. Throughout the summer, she hopes to learn more about the multiple layers of climate policy, become a better, more concise writer, and establish connections with like-minded individuals. 

Juliet Freiheit is CCL’s Summer Communications Intern this summer! She is a rising junior at Trinity College.

Juliet keeps busy with her two small puppies, Leo and Hazel. She also enjoys cooking, whether that means creating her own vegan recipes or trying new ones she sees online.

Juliet says that “as this battle can only be won by everyone doing their own part, I became interested in making small adjustments to my daily habits to make a larger impact.” She understands that every single person has a responsibility for our shared planet; if everyone does their part, a sustainable future is possible.

Intern Spotlight: Danielle Whyte

In one word: radiant!

Citing her firm understanding of the climate crisis and its broader implications with other justice and human rights issues, Danielle wants to do what she can to raise awareness of this while advocating for climate justice. You can see her passion for such advocacy in her major at The George Washington University, where she is a rising sophomore studying international affairs with a concentration in conflict resolution. She’s also involved in the Yellow Tulip Project, a youth organization focused on normalizing conversations around mental health, as well as Seeds of Peace, a youth leadership development and conflict resolution organization. 

Danielle Whyte is CCL’s Chapter Development Intern this summer! She is a rising sophomore at The George Washington University.

This Westbrook, Maine, native is currently CCL’s Chapter Development Intern. In her role, she utilizes calls and texts to increase chapter member engagement for CCL chapters nationwide. Through this internship, she hopes to hone her community engagement skills while developing new strategies for onboarding and new member retention, which she can apply to her future endeavors. 

In her free time, Danielle likes listening to music, reading poetry, playing with her two cats, and spending quality time with her friends and family. Her favorite book is Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practice to Build a Better World by Jacqueline Novogratz.  

Danielle says that “no issue exists in true isolation from another; everything is interconnected.” She hopes to spread this message to show that we are all in this together; working to fix one issue is sure to offer solutions to others.

Fellow Spotlight: Allison Fabrizio

In one word: driven!

Understanding that climate change is disproportionately affecting groups of people who don’t usually have a voice in mainstream media, Allison uses her identity as part Caribbean to listen to and advocate for minority groups in the climate movement. A current junior at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, she’s studying environmental analysis and dance. Here, Allison has worked for the Pachamama Alliance, the Sierra Club, and the Missouri Botanical Gardens.

Allison Fabrizio is CCL’s Climate Advocacy Fellow for the Tornadoes Region this year! She is currently a junior at Washington University.

Allison is not only busy with her studies and extracurriculars; she’s also the Climate Advocacy Fellow for the Tornadoes Region, where she conducts outreach to institutions of higher education and coordinates a variety of projects across the region. She does this all while continuing to be an active member of the St. Louis CCL chapter.

Allison connects her passion for dance with her passion for advocacy through her various dance communities, including WashU’s dance company and Jacob’s Pillow Afro-Latin dance ensemble. When she’s not dancing or advocating for others, she enjoys gardening, dancing, hiking, and cooking. 

Allison says that “understanding different views and values allows me to connect to people who may not have a voice in this movement.” She wants to be the one who helps bridge the gap between these communities and amplify their voices!