Girl Plus Environment is changing the face and future of the environmental justice movement by making it more inclusive, representative, and actionable. Through community-led initiatives, innovative campaigns, and strategic partnerships, the organization is not only raising awareness, they are building power. GPE envision a future where those most impacted by environmental injustice are also those leading the charge toward solutions.

Dionna L. Brown is a public health scholar, sociologist, and environmental justice advocate from Flint, Michigan. In this blog, Dionna discusses the impact mentorship had on her environmental justice movement journey, and how those experiences have driven her passion to ensure she supports and advocates for others in the sector.

Sana Iqbal is an Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist with a focus on air compliance in a manufacturing setting. In her blog, Sana discusses the mentors who helped her at different points in her journey and how each of those relationships helped guide her to where she is today as a professional in the environmental sector.

Jasmin Graham is a shark scientist and environmental educator who specializes in elasmobranch (shark and ray) ecology and evolution. In her blog, Jasmin discusses her journey and what ultimately led her down the path of becoming an author and co-founder of Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS).

Ogechi Hubert, Green 2.0’s Summer Fellow, is an environmental justice advocate and interdisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles, driven by a passion for creating community-centered, creative solutions to today’s most pressing environmental challenges. In her blog, Ogechi explores the importance of justice-centered gardens and shares tips on how to create one.