GEN Z COUNCIL
CATO CHANG
Cato is a sophomore at Dartmouth College and hails from New York City. In high school, Cato was in Model Congress, speech and debate. He interned for Humanity Forward as a policy researcher on Universal Basic Income programs. Cato represented the State of New York at the 2021 Boys Nation Senate in Washington, D.C. He teaches water safety to high school students, is an avid photographer and is studying philosophy, politics and government at Darmouth.
ELLIE CORNISH
Ellie Cornish is a freshman at the University of Arizona and is extremely passionate about creating positive change. As an organizer of a Fridays for Future climate walkout at Bozeman High school, and a member of a club working to get solar panels for her school, Ellie seeks climate policy solutions. Ellie has served on the Bozeman City council's taskforce to address CEDAW (the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women). She was also a Fellow with Forward Montana working on youth civic engagement during the 2020 election cycle. Ellie was a varsity member of the Bozeman High School Speech and Debate team and a member of their leadership committee. She is studying physics at the University of Arizona.
MAGGIE DEES
Maggie Dees is a junior at Virginia Tech majoring in environmental science. From Salisbury, NC, Maggie has always had a passion for the environment. Her service superpower is the adventurer, and favorite #onegreenthing is getting outdoors to appreciate the nature around her. She has loved her work with OneGreenThing and looks forward to being a part of a movement to create awareness of how daily habits along with policy change can help improve eco anxiety and combat climate change.
CADY "PASCAL" DIAMOND
Cady aka "Pal" is a freshman at the University of Washington-Seattle. In high school, they were a founding member and social media manager of Period Bozeman, which supports menstrual equity, a Drama Club member, stage crew veteran, and a camp counselor at Camp Equinox. Pal also served as the Vice President of Bozeman High's Montana Youth Action. They've interned at the nonprofit Eat REAL. They're inspired by social justice and want to know what Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers are doing to create intergenerational equity on climate action. They plan on majoring in communications or sociology at UW.
ELIANA FINBERG
Eliana Finberg is a freshman at Tufts University. In her free time she loves to read (young adult books especially) and play with her dog, Pino. In high school, she served on the school newspaper, and swim and tap dance as part of a pre-professional company. She took AP Environmental Science as a junior in high school, which made her become more passionate about the climate crisis.
CAM FOWLER
Cam Fowler is a freshman at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Cam's passion for environmental causes began in elementary school when he visited the coast of North Carolina and first learned about protections for endangered sea turtles. He has experienced the stress of weather-related disasters and knows the feeling of climate anxiety from these personal experiences. His passion is for preventing climate anxiety in kids in the future, something he has felt for as long as he can remember. Cam's Service Superpower is The Spark, and he plans to put his superpower to work after studying Public Policy Affairs with an emphasis on environmental sustainability at UNC.
EVIE GRACE FOWLER
Evie Grace Fowler is a sophomore at Belmont University Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business as a songwriting major. In high school, she was very active in musical theatre, journalism, and global studies. In addition to these interests, Evie Grace is a singer/songwriter. She was an attendee of the Recording Academy’s GRAMMYCamp LA for three years and has written and released her own music, as well as music for other artists. She looks forward to using her music to have a positive influence on the world.
VHENEKA NJOVANA
Vheneka is a sophomore at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina. Her hometown is Harare, Zimbabwe. Vheneka is majoring in Environment and Sustainability, and planning on a minor in Communications. She enjoys international travel. learning about different places and cultures, and meeting new people. Vheneka's hobbies include bird watching and listening to music. She's excited about creating intergenerational dialogue and action about protecting biodiversity and stopping climate change.
SARA KENT TROLLINGER
Sara Kent Trollinger is studying environmental science and journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sara Kent has always been passionate about the environment and has worked as an intern for both Yellowstone Forever in Bozeman, Montana and the UNC Institute for the Environment Cleantech Corner in Chapel Hill. She is also passionate about sustainable farming and enjoys dedicating her time to working on local farms. In the future, Sara Kent hopes to inspire others through photography, videography, and other digital elements. She is beyond honored and excited to work with One Green Thing on the Gen Z Advisory Board.
SARA KENT TROLLINGER
Sara Kent Trollinger is studying environmental science and journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sara Kent has always been passionate about the environment and has worked as an intern for both Yellowstone Forever in Bozeman, Montana and the UNC Institute for the Environment Cleantech Corner in Chapel Hill. She is also passionate about sustainable farming and enjoys dedicating her time to working on local farms. In the future, Sara Kent hopes to inspire others through photography, videography, and other digital elements. She is beyond honored and excited to work with One Green Thing on the Gen Z Advisory Board.
RAVEN WEST
Raven West is enjoying a gap year before they attend the University of Vermont next fall. They are a passionate public speaker, and in high school competed at the National Speech and Debate Tournament with an original oratory centered on mental health. They spent a year as a “Kid Reporter” for TIME magazine’s student edition Time for KIDS, and also served on Governor Steve Bullock’s Youth Leadership Council to fight childhood hunger. In their free time, they perform and teach aerial dance, as well as give swim lessons to kids with special needs. They plan to pursue a career in medicine or psychology -- their goal is to leave this world better than they found it.