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MEET THE FUTURE

Our Future Leaders come from all corners of the country and represent many regions of the world. We're proud to share the 2022 Cohort of the Aspen Future Leaders. These young leaders are eager to share their knowledge and learn from like-minded climate and sustainability enthusiasts. Have a look at their bios below to learn more about their backgrounds and expertise in climate.

Samuel Schimmel

Samuel Schimmel

Kenai, AK, USA

Vice Chair, Arctic Youth Network

Eleanor White

Eleanor White

Gettysburg, PA USA

Senior Associate, Carbon-Free Buildings, RMI

Kyra Owensby

Kyra Owensby

Huntsville, AL, USA

PhD Student, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Olivia Williamson

Olivia Williamson

Newburyport, MA, USA

Ph.D. Candidate, University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Sumedha Rao

Sumedha Rao

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Sustainability Specialist, Louisville Metro Government

Dillon Shije

Dillon Shije

Zia Pueblo, NM, USA

Government Relations, National Congress of American Indians

Laura Stieghorst

Laura Stieghorst

Miami, FL, USA

Research Lab Manager, University of Miami

Robby Felix

Robby Felix

Miramar, FL, USA

Climate Health Outreach Team, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action

Vartan Badalian

Vartan Badalian

New York, NY, USA

Government Affairs Manager, Climate Group

Vanessa Garcia Polanco

Vanessa Garcia Polanco

Rhode Island, USA / Dominican Republic

Federal Policy Director, National Young Farmers Coalition

Chante Harris

Chante Harris

West Orange, NJ, USA

Director, Climate Investment & Partnerships, Venture For ClimateTech

Caroline Spears

Caroline Spears

San Francisco, CA, USA

Executive Director, Climate Cabinet

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