Voices for the Future: A Teen-Led Climate Conversation
🌍 Voices for the Future: A Teen-Led Climate Conversation
Part of Climate Week PNW | July 16–25, 2025
Theme: Teens Speak. Adults Listen. Communities Act.
Join Future Climate Collective for Voices for the Future, a dynamic, youth-led event spotlighting teen perspectives on climate anxiety, resilience, and action. This energizing afternoon gathering will take place on Friday, July 19, and features an inspiring panel, career conversations, and community connections for youth and adults alike.
🌟 Teen Climate Panel
Moderated by Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Executive of Behavioral Health at Providence, this panel will center the voices of emerging leaders:
Jorge Sanchez Bautista, youth climate activist and Portland Public School Board candidate
Alexa Shuma, founder of Thread Forward and student at Lake Oswego High School
Mason Klein, Youth Representative to the Lake Oswego Sustainability Advisory Board
Jamie Hartman, student climate leader from Tualatin High School
Who Should Attend:
🌿 Teens (ages 13–18) interested in climate, sustainability, or social change
👨👩👧 Parents, guardians, and educators seeking to support youth leadership
💼 Climate professionals and organizations eager to connect or mentor
🤝 Anyone curious about how to support the next generation of climate leaders
Program Highlights:
🌱 Teen Climate Panel – raw, hopeful conversations about climate and the future
🤝 Speed Tabling – short, high-energy conversations between teens and professionals in climate-related fields
🧭 Community Resource Hour – explore programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved
This event centers youth voices, sparks intergenerational dialogue, and builds pathways to collective action. Come listen, learn, and connect—we believe change starts in rooms like this.
Local Partners: Oregon Educators for Climate Education, Lake Oswego Sustainability Network, Ally Counseling
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