Highlighting 5 weeks of action, education, and community! From hands-on field trips exploring environmental impacts to late-night research sessions and inspiring masterclasses from expert keynote speakers, this video showcases how 20 students from 15 HBCUs are preparing to drive transformative change. Check out their journey!

Even future Environmental Justice & climate champions need a take two (or three!). Check out the lighthearted moments, unscripted laughs, and bloopers that happened behind the camera during their profile interviews.

Danae Gibson is an Environmental Science and Pre-Med student at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. Having lived across three distinct continents and all four major American time zones, she brings a uniquely global perspective to her academic and professional journey.

Betty Rivers is an Agribusiness student at Tuskegee University. She is an avid traveler with a passion for exploring new destinations, a hobby beautifully reflected in her personal collection of snow globes gathered from every unique place she visits.

Kendall Summerall is a Psychology major with a minor in Sports Management at Texas Southern University. Beyond her academic interests in human behavior and sports, she brings a creative side to her profile, having previously played the violin.

Jordyn Hilton is a Biology major at Claflin University. She is actively involved in campus life, having recently been inducted as an initiate of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and having had the prestigious honor of serving as Claflin University's Miss Homecoming 2025.

Harmony House is studying Environmental Health at Texas Southern University. Beyond her academic interests, she possesses a strong background in music, having played the trombone for seven years and performed as a member of a jazz band.

Grant Gault is an Applied Physics Dual Degree Agricultural Engineering major at Morehouse College. Deeply committed to community-focused innovation, he aspires to dedicate his career to a vital mission: ensuring that communities everywhere gain reliable access to healthy, affordable food.

Gary McGhee is an Agricultural Economics student at Alcorn State University. Alongside his academic pursuits, he is an outdoor and sports enthusiast who enjoys spending his free time fishing and following athletics.

Gabriella Coburn-El is a Mass Communications major at Xavier University. A dedicated cinephile, she possesses a deep passion for cinema, with a particular love for major film franchises such as The Terminator and Mission Impossible. Additionally, on a lighter personal note, she is not a fan of tomatoes.

Dion Johnson is an Aviation Science Management student at Texas Southern University, driven by a deep passion for airplanes and aviation. Alongside his academic focus, he is a dedicated car enthusiast and fitness advocate. Dion also brings a strong competitive drive and background in athletics, having been both a four-year varsity basketball player and cross-country runner during high school.

Deven Petties is an Urban and Regional Planning student at Alabama A&M University. Originally from New Orleans, Deven possesses a natural passion for cooking, influenced by the city's rich culinary culture. He is driven by a deep curiosity to explore new environments, engage with diverse individuals, and continuously embrace fresh, unique experiences.

Tai May is a Chemistry student with a Pre-Med concentration at Texas Southern University. Demonstrating an early commitment to academics and peer leadership, Tai served as a Teaching Assistant for an environmental science instructor during her senior year of high school.

Stacey Bryant Turner is a Marine Sciences major at Savannah State University. As a second-generation Haitian American, she brings a rich cultural background to her academic pursuits. Outside of the classroom, she is an avid reader and an enthusiast for the water, sharing a deep passion for swimming.

Re’Shad Higgins is a Political Science major with a minor in Sociology at Morehouse College, where he is actively pursuing the pre-law track. He possesses a strong global curiosity, finding great fulfillment in traveling the world and learning about diverse cultures from individuals of all walks of life.

Paris Brown is a Public Health major at Johnson C. Smith University. Originally from Jamaica, her unique background and cultural roots deeply inspire her passion for promoting community well-being and dedicating her career to helping others.

Mishanti Johnson is an Environmental Studies major at Southern University and A&M College. Reflecting an early interest in the natural world, she grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, for the first five years of her life and has a unique background as the owner of two pet geckos.

Marisa Haynes is an Agricultural Science major with a concentration in Agribusiness at Tennessee State University. An exceptionally driven student, she achieved the remarkable academic milestone of graduating from college before earning her high school diploma.

Kennedy Colen is a Health Science major at Howard University. Combining a compassionate heart with a global outlook, Kennedy loves to travel and possesses a deep passion for working with and supporting children.

Victoria Boomer is a senior majoring in Social Work at Bowie State University. Outside of her academic and professional dedication to helping others, she brings a strong sense of teamwork, precision, and artistic expression to her campus life as an active member of the color guard.