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).
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!”
Kira Woodford, Junior, Bend High School “Some of my hobbies include reading, hiking, playing tennis, playing the guitar, and baking! I’m excited to learn and grow my experience working on outreach projects, as well as developing my skill of working with legislature. I hope to continue to make an impact within my community!”
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! “
Aspen Evans, Senior, Summit High School “I’m excited for this internship because I’ve always loved spending time in nature and environmental activism is very meaningful to me! Some of my favorite things to do outdoors are skiing, rock climbing, and taking my dog on hikes.”
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.”
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!”
Ruby Garrison, Junior, South Salem High School “I like art, reading and learning. I’m excited about this internship because I believe that it will teach me valuable skills about being in a leadership position while also helping a good cause.”
Meg Lebowitz, Sophomore, Sunset High School “I love to spend time with my friends in various activities like drama club, choir, and study groups. I am really looking forward to learning more about our environment and the actions we are taking to improve it.”
Rowan Smith, Senior, Scappoose High School “I’m really excited because any skills I learn from this I can share with my schools STEM club and grow their interest in the environment!”
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.”
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, Junior, 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.
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”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Katelyn Marquez, Junior, Roosevelt High School “I’m a hardworking individual who loves success I like to rise above from challenges and come out with stronger opinions and opportunities for myself and those around me. I’m excited for this interview because i can expand my horizon on knowledge about things I may have not known before joining this community.“
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.”
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
Lana Rinkin, Senior, Sprague High School “I love playing tennis and electric guitar! I have two mini aussies! I love science and am excited about the impact this internship will allow me to create!”
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.”
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!”
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!”
Victor Mauricio, Junior, Crescent Valley High School “I like to go hiking and care about the environment, also I like to do sports and be with my family a lot!”
Kylee Patterson, Senior, Willamette High School “I’ve had a passion for the environment since I first learned about it in elementary school. I’m excited for the opportunity to pursue that passion and make a difference in my community and those surrounding it through this internship. In addition, I look forward to meeting other people who care about the environment and collaborating with them on various projects and issues. In my free time, I enjoy being in nature, creating art, cooking, and learning new things.”
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.”
Yirou Wu, Junior, South Salem High School “This will be my first year working with OurFuture! I enjoy piano playing, HOSA and DECA. I have always been interested in topics about nature and the environment. With that interest, I have been seeking for an opportunity like OurFuture to contribute towards the global issue of climate change. I am so thankful to be able to work in this program. I am also excited to encourage more of my peers into providing their service for the world, turning it into a healthier and safer place for everyone!”
Claire Stockard, Sophomore, Franklin High School “I love hanging out with friends, soccer, playing guitar, food, and my dog. Just this year, I am taking a Climate Justice class at my highschool and it’s gotten me really interested in how I can help in climate change solutions and this seemed like the perfect opportunity.”
Isabella Mercado, Junior, Lincoln High School “I’m a student athlete competing in cross country and track! I’ve become involved in lots of clubs at my school but have taken leadership roles in environmental justice club and mecha (hispanic student union). In my free time I love to read and go thrifting with my friends! I’m very excited to get involved with Our Future so I can help facilitate more ways for other people and I to be able to make more local impacts!”
Rachel Delgado, Sophomore, Sunset High School “I’m passionate about the changes in our environment, having previously attended a school focused on environmental science. Becoming a regional leader for Our Future stood out to me because I’m excited to continue pursuing environmental justice and actively working with a group of like minded individuals towards this cause. In my free time I love hanging out with my friends, reading, painting, hiking, and rowing!”
Iliana Kirby, Sophomore, Sunset High School “I’m excited to work with Our Future! I’m really passionate about the environment and I attended an environmental middle school. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to make a change in my community. Some of my hobbies are reading, hiking and playing music.”
Linnea McGovern, Sprague High School “I am hoping to go into Environmental Engineering at Oregon State, but I like to write short stories and play my guitar on the side. I’m super excited to be able to work with both social leaders and kids to make a brighter impact on our future.”