Deeply impacted by the effects of climate change on her hometown, Sophie, a current Senior at Justin-Siena High School, felt compelled to make a change in her community. Joining the NS4CA team has given her the platform to help preserve the legacy of the beautiful Napa Valley through educating her community on the part they can play in climate justice and climate restoration. Outside of NS4CA, Sophie has played an important role in providing STEM education through her leadership in her school’s Robotics Club and Girls Who Code Chapter. Her initial interest in climate advocacy came from learning about the necessary technologies for saving the planet, like solar cells and carbon sequestration systems. Following her interest in climate-related technologies, she hopes she can continue to spread science education on how climate change impacts our communities, nature, and well-being as a leader of NS4CA.

Katherine is a current Junior at American Canyon High School! Having the privilege of growing up around the lively outdoor preserves of her city, she quickly realized the urgency needed to save our planet during a crucial time of increasing Climate Crisis. Within school, Katherine is involved in student government and is a member of the environmental club on her campus. Outside of school, she’s interned with the Napa Sierra Club and is currently continuing her second year with them. In the past year, she’s sought value in the youth voice and has previously played a vital role in her community to raise awareness, educate the rising generations, and initiate emergent change.

My name is Arya, and I am a junior at vintage High school. I got involved with NS4CA because I care deeply about the environment and believe it is so important to create change to help our planet. Napa Schools for climate action has helped me so that and made me feel empowered by the change we are making. Additionally, I have an internship with the Napa Sierra Club, where I’ve helped educated children on the environment as well as written an article. One of my hobbies are music; I have been involved in my school’s choir since my freshman year, and I also play piano with the Napa Valley Youth Symphony. In the future, I hope to major in environmental science and get involved in environmental research to make a difference in our world.

Claire Mulligan is a Junior at Vintage High School (class of 2026) with a deep passion for environmental science and policy. Her concern over the ongoing climate crisis motivated her to join Napa Schools for Climate Action, where she has found purpose and community in advocating for climate justice and policy change. Beyond NS4CA, she plays soccer for both Vintage High School and Napa United, works at a local café, and interns with the Napa Sierra Club. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, going to the gym, and hiking. Claire aspires to carry her climate activism into her future career, where she hopes to make environmental advocacy a lifelong pursuit.

Maia Medalle is currently a Junior at American Canyon High School! She is extremely passionate about the environment, her education, and her community. Maia is currently extremely active in both her school's choir and athletics programs. Through the education she recieved in American Canyon, she was able to realize the urgency of the Climate Crisis on our planet. She recognized that we must take immediate action to improve the conditions of our environment. To create the impact that we need in this world, she has taken advantage of the many opportunities available to her in her community. Starting by joining NS4CA to further her climate literacy and education, she was also able to find opportunities with her school's Environmental Club, and as an intern with the Napa Sierra Club. Outside of the environmental field she also works with fellow Napa Valley high school students on a mental-health awareness podcast named SHINEcast. In the future, she hopes to continue her education within the environmental field and use these resources to spread awareness among her peers and her community.

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