Wawa Gatheru is the founder of Black Girl Environmentalist, a US-based organization dedicated to creating pathways and fostering retention for Black girls, women, and gender-expansive individuals in the climate movement. By empowering emerging climate leaders of color, the organization seeks to help them unlock their full potential and drive impactful environmental change. Wawa is a trailblazing advocate whose accolades include Glamour College Woman of the Year, L'Oréal Paris Woman of Worth, and Forbes 30 Under 30. Black Girl Environmentalist is committed to reshaping the climate movement by centering and uplifting the voices of underrepresented communities.