Our Team

Our Founder

Ella Zhang

President

After years of learning about climate change in a classroom, Ella spent a summer researching how weather affects vulnerable communities and saw the value of local data collection and analysis. She realized that data could help identify real patterns and problems in the places people live, and she started to get interested in how data could make climate issues feel more concrete, especially for students learning about their own communities. Numbers tied to lived experiences made the science feel more relevant.

She saw that when students collect data themselves, they begin to feel more connected to the issues. Learning becomes active, and the information feels personal. Instead of reading about climate change from a distance, students start asking questions and making observations. That idea became the starting point for Citizen Climate.

Global Board

Isabella Z.

Education Lead

Isabella is a junior from Virginia who enjoys playing the clarinet and drawing. She believes creativity can help people connect with climate change in new ways. Through Citizen Climate, she hopes to inspire others to take action.

Princess Rita E.

Partnerships Lead

Princess is a Nigerian-American student, athlete, and youth advocate passionate about climate action, environmental justice, and sustainable design. She explores how urban development affects the environment and is proud to be part of a generation working toward a more sustainable future.

Whitney H.

Youth Education Lead

Whitney is a 14-year-old who plays volleyball, works out often, and loves spending time outdoors, especially snorkeling in the ocean or exploring forests. She joined this program to help teach kids about the climate and take action to protect the places she loves most.

John X.

Outreach Lead

John is a 16-year-old from California with a growing interest in environmental advocacy. He joined to learn more about the impacts of climate change and contribute to efforts that make climate education more accessible. He’s excited to connect science with action!