We are “Regional Leaders” in the Our Future network.
Most participating schools have 2 Regional Leaders who lead the program at each school. There can also be “Call-to-Action (CTA) members” that sign up to read our newsletter, get involved in actions we send out, etc. If you would like to be a CTA member, there is a link at the bottom of this page (and on our homepage).
Cora Turner, Junior, Ashland High School: ” I am Co-President of MUN and QSA. I’m very passionate about activism and making our voices heard! In my spare time I enjoy theatre and sculpting.”
Helena Du, J, Lakeridge High School: “I love drawing, reading, and hanging out with friends in my free time. Environmental activism has always been something that I am passionate about, so, I am so excited to be able to work and connect with so many other like-minded people from all over Oregon!”
Kitty Lee Anderson, Senior, North Salem High School: “My passion for environmental activism started with Agriculture. I love working with any plants, especially vegetables. Many people I’ve met through farming have introduced me to different climate issues that I realized I want to address at my school. Spreading awareness is so important for our planet and that makes me excited to be a part of this internship! In the meantime I love creating art and have made a few murals in my community. I hope to attend OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center or Cornell CALS after I graduate.”
Lily Yao, Junior, South Eugene High: Lily Yao is a junior at South Eugene High School and has been a dedicated Regional Leader since 2022. She is excited to continue her journey with Our Future and looks forward to contributing to the organization’s growth this year. Alongside her work with Our Future, Lily serves as a City of Eugene Sustainability Commissioner and co-chair of the FEMA Region 10 Youth Preparedness Council, collaborating with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to promote disaster resilience and community preparedness. In her free time, Lily enjoys playing tennis and ultimate frisbee. She is thrilled about the opportunities this internship presents to further her leadership skills and make a positive impact.
Melissa Miranda, Sophomore, Early College High School: “I look forward to participating in Our Future as a youth! I believe this is an opportunity for our voices to be heard. I hope to learn and share my knowledge regarding climate justice with others.”
Mikayla May, Sophomore, Caldera High School: “This is my second year with Our Future! I am very passionate about climate action and I love that Our Future empowers youth to take action on the issues we care about! Outside of Our Future, I also create art and practice Jiu Jitsu. I can’t wait to see what I can do this year through Our Future! “
Will Mowry, Freshman, Bend High School: “I am super excited to work with Our Future to make a difference in my community, and to help make impactful changes in how we fight climate change! The environment and natural world have always been a huge part of my life, and I want to make sure that other kids in the future can have these wonderful experiences I have had the privilege of having.”
Hsar Taw Kpaw Shee, Senior, Centennial High School “Some hobbies I have include hiking, drawing, and soccer. I am very excited for this internship because I always wanted to be a leader in my community and with this opportunity I am able to make a impact on my community and the environment.”
Kadira Adams, North Salem High School “I am super passionate about the environment and I believe its important to nurture the earth. Im excited to help the earth through this internship! I like to read and go to cafes in my free time and I love watching theatre productions!”
Liduvina Gallardo, Senior, Centennial High School “I am super passionate about the environment and I believe its important to nurture the earth. Im excited to help the earth through this internship! I like to read and go to cafes in my free time and I love watching theatre productions!”
Layla Riqeulme, Sophomore, Lakeridge High School “I’m a rising sophomore at Lakeridge High School, and I have a passion for climate change and environmental work which stems from my love of the outdoors. Hiking, biking, running, and just being outside with friends and family brings me a lot of joy, and I hope to preserve our environment and the sense of peace that it brings. I’m really excited for the opportunities this internship holds, and to have the chance to make a difference in a cause I truly believe in.”
Ishana Senthil, Senior, Westview High School “I have a passion for climate change and environmental work which stems from my love of the outdoors. Hiking, biking, running, and just being outside with friends and family brings me a lot of joy, and I hope to preserve our environment and the sense of peace that it brings. I’m really excited for the opportunities this internship holds, and to have the chance to make a difference in a cause I truly believe in.”
Siri Kovi, Junior, Westview High School “I am a youth representative on the PSS Board of Directors and this will be my 3rd year as a core regional leader for Our Future. I am excited to kickstart this year with some of our new projects! This year I hope to integrate a better environmental literacy program in my school district to educate the new generation about the challenges we are facing due to global warming. Aside from this internship I enjoy tinkering with engineering kits and coding. In addition, my hobbies include volunteering with my local bunny rescue, perusing Business Insider, and planning events with local non-profits to benefit my local community.”
Evie Richardson, Sophomore, Lincoln High School “I’m on the debate and constitution team, as well as the president of the PPS Climate Justice Youth Advisory. I’m passionate about art, whitewater kayaking, and environmental justice! I can’t wait to learn more about climate justice through this internship.”
Jaiden Esquibel, Senior, North Medford High School “I enjoy many hobbies, violin playing, composing, martial arts, biking, cooking, and baking to name a few. Environmental work has been a way for me to make a positive influence and meet the kind of people I want to know in the span of free time I transiently reside in until college.”
Jo Gervais, Junior, Lincoln High School “I’m very passionate about activism, theater, philosophy, choir, and writing. I spend my free time reading books, drawing, needle felting, and spending time with my friends and family. I’m very excited about this internship and the opportunity it provides to turn my passion for climate activism into tangible change forged by the youth who will be affected the most.”
Amara Lowe, Junior, Ashland High School “This will be my third year interning with Our Future Oregon, and I’m so excited to continue working with the team! As president of Ashland High school’s Black Student Union, I’m looking forward for the opportunity to spread awareness on social and environmental issues across Oregon, and help facilitate activism work within Southern Oregon.”
Tara Reddy, Sophomore, Lakeridge High School “I’m excited about this internship because I have a deep passion for the environment and making a change in my community. In my free time I love rowing, crocheting, and baking. I’m looking forward to working with Our Future!”
Stella Gunn, Junior, West Salem High School “Growing up on a farm has really given me perspective into the critical role that agriculture plays in addressing our climate crisis. I am excited to hopefully get a chance to further explore and research the impact that the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices on local farms can have on the climate, and come up with ways we can help to encourage these practices. I love to read and hike, and to explore new places and cultures.”
Julia Nielson, Junior, Canby High School “I’m thrilled to join my second year of interning at Our Future Oregon. This experience has been incredibly rewarding, allowing me to collaborate with passionate students dedicated to climate justice. Alongside my activism, I have a love for art, yoga, and immersing myself in nature, all of which fuel my drive to make a positive impact on the world.”
Grace Choi, Junior, Oregon Charter Grace is thrilled to be working as a part of Our Future to increase youth climate justice in Oregon. She can’t wait to lead fellow students in climate advocacy and is excited to foster an environment where anyone can begin an impactful climate action initiative. In addition to Our Future, she is a competitive fencer, researcher, and healthcare advocate.
Tessa Perez, Junior, West Salem High School “At school I’m part of an Environmental Club which is how I was introduced to Our Future. I’m exited to be part of a team who cares about the future of our planet and I hope to make environmentally conscious changes in school districts across the nation, starting with my own.”
Catherine Pham, Senior, Roosevelt High School “I’m rather elated to be able to share the drive of being able to work in a community where others can enjoy and participate in social justice and enviromental education. Having this opportunity is an important step to being able to make our future stronger and better, and will also provoke changes to improve wellbeing in our society. Working with a group to establish this is amazing, and I hope to further extend Our Future’s mission!”
Megan Heitz, Senior, Junction City High School “A couple of my hobbies are Softball, Golf, Reading and studying. I’ve always been interested in creating a good, lasting impact on this world, and I’m excited to start with my school!”
Eliana Arnold, Junior, Early College High School “I am looking forward to working with Our Future again as I am passionate about addressing the climate crisis and spreading awareness on how we can help protect our planet as well as show people that there is hope and that even small contributions can go a long way. I enjoy doing art such as drawing, painting, and sewing and love looking into how we can use those mediums to benefit our environment. Being able to work on a team of other dedicated students with creative ideas has and will continue to be super inspiring to me.”
Roland Alexander, Junior, Lincoln High School ” I’m super excited about this internship for two main reasons. First I love to positively impact anything I can, and second I care about the planet a lot; the outdoors is my second home. Outside of school, I love being outdoors: running, backpacking, playing tennis, hiking, mountaineering, kitesurfing, biking, and going on walks with my family! Other hobbies that I enjoy are reading, cooking, singing, and being social with friends.”
Nathan Wick, Senior, North Medford High School “I’m from Medford in Southern Oregon. I enjoy biking skiing, playing video games, playing music, and working on projects. I also like to sit back and relax with my family and cats. At school, I enjoy studying hard, working with my classmates to find solutions, and performing on stage with my orchestra (I play bass). This internship is an awesome opportunity to gain experience with environmental policy, and to practice what I’ve learned from founding and leading an environmental club. Finally, I look forward to utilizing my R.L training and Our Future’s resources to foster our school’s environmental movement.”
John Toriz, Sophomore, West Salem High School “I am looking forward to working with our future and its members to solve the problems at hand and spread awareness of environmental issues and their solutions . I hope that I can use my social skills and interest in science to help improve our communities for us and future generations.”
Serafina Quercini, Senior, Bend High School “I am psyched to be apart of the OF team! I am the team captain for my ultimate frisbee team, I am an ambassador in girl scouts, and the vice president of my schools NHS. I love spending time outside and exploring this beautiful place we call home. This internship helps me protect and fight for this planet, while also allowing me to meet similar minded people!”
Agnes Verga, Senior, Sheldon High School “I enjoy reading, writing, drawing, running, and weight lifting. I’m excited about this internship because I want to be able to learn more about climate change and slow the pace of the change. I would also like to better educate my peers on environmental health and safety, as well as bringing it more into the classroom.”
Arada Toloczko, Senior, Lake Oswego High School “I’m a part of many different organizations such as Youthline, Blanchet House, and EnVi Crochet. I love service work because I find it super fulfilling and it helps my community! I’m excited about this internship because it is a mix of really important skills such as outreach, time management, and more with the end goal of helping the environment!”
Zev Wacks, Junior, South Eugene High School “I’m returning for my second year in Our Future. I’m a Track athlete and a Speech and Debate competitor who is passionate about applications of new I’m excited to collaborate with other Oregon youth”