Meet our 2024 Team Members

  • Paul Eakin

    CO-FOUNDER, PRODUCER

    Paul Eakin is co-founder of Climate Canaries, and is producer of the art contest and other events. He is a high school junior as well as a performing fiddler and competitive golfer. Paul wants to build youth awareness of climate change and provide an outlet for expression through the organization’s programs.

  • Jessica (Xiaoyu) Zhang

    OUTREACH DIRECTOR

    Jessica is dedicated to addressing environmental issues in a creative and engaging way. Inspired by how art allows for the expression of freedom in her own projects, she sees it as a powerful tool to spread awareness and bring more attention to environmental issues. As Outreach Director, Jessica's goal is to inspire others and get more people involved.

  • Annabelle Peng

    AMBASSADOR, AWTY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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  • Paul Eakin

    CO-FOUNDER, PRODUCER

    Paul Eakin is co-founder of Climate Canaries, and is producer of the art contest and other events. He is a high school junior as well as a performing fiddler and competitive golfer. Paul wants to build youth awareness of climate change and provide an outlet for expression through the organization’s programs.

  • Jay Kodali

    OUTREACH DIRECTOR

    Jay Kodali is an outgoing speaker and digital marketer who wants to use his talents to better the planet. He joined Climate Canaries to spread the word about climate change to young people, who will be facing the most important challenge of their generation.

  • Nishika Prasad

    SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

    Nishika Prasad’s strong interest in the environment and her passion for art attracted her to Climate Canaries. She is excited to use her social media skills to help get the news out about the youth art competition and to inspire her generation to take action on climate change.

  • Jaden Hou

    COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

    Jaiden joined Climate Canaries to help move the needle on climate change by engaging students. He believes that the Climate Champions Youth Art Contest utilizes the artistic talents of young people to inspire action and support urgent efforts to combat climate change.