About
How it all started
In the midst of a pandemic, four teens came together to create positive change in and around their community. With the support of Rabbi Hilly Haber, an interview series called "Let's Talk Climate" was started. The interview series branched out into what is now the Central Climate Initiative. The Central Climate Initiative works to combat climate change through education, advocacy, and lobbying.
Abby Berman
Abby Berman is part of the Friends Seminary class of 2023. She is passionate about at home sustainability, renewable energy, and cooking. Abby is a co-founder of Central Climate Initiative.
Rachel Berman
Rachel Berman is part of the Eleanor Roosevelt High School class of 2022. She is passionate about climate policy and the intersectionality of campaign finance and climate change. Rachel is a co-founder of Central Climate Initiative.
Lila Stevens
Lila Stevens is part of the High School for Match Science and Engineering at City College of New York class of 2022. She is passionate about climate change, animals, and biology. Lila is a co-founder of Central Climate Initiative.
Hannah Youngwood
Hannah Youngwood is part of the Packer Collegiate Institute class of 2022. She is passionate about long lasting environmental political change and the impacts of environmental racism. Hannah is a co-founder of Central Climate Initiative.
Catherine Auerbach
Catherine Auerbach is part of the West End Secondary School class of 2022. She is passionate about journalism and environmental conservation.
Natalia Hecker
Natalia Hecker is part of the Horace Mann School class of 2023. She is passionate about sustainability, animal rights, and tennis.