Our Story
We started Spring Forward because although some schools are making small steps in the right direction by teaching students to turn off lights and pick up trash, we strive to take climate education a step further and empower students with knowledge about the inherent intersectional nature that the climate crisis brings. Spring Forward's goal is to ensure all students understand the basic science, history, and far-reaching consequences of climate change beyond just sustainability. This knowledge will give students the tools and resources to make the right choices in their daily life. We work to shift students' mindset in a youth-to-youth approach.
Meet Our Team
SIMONE COLBURN
Co-founder
SF Leader
AMELIA KANE
Co-founder
SF Leader
ALICE FAN
Schools Coordinator
SF Leader
KAREN LI
Co-founder
MINA SUBRAMANIAN
Partnerships Coordinator
PHOEBE DAMATO
ANNIE FISHER
NIKO MATSUZAKA
Curriculum Coordinator
Media Coordinator
Schools Coordinator
Matthew Allaire
Youth Programs Coordinator
CAMILLE ECKERT
Partnerships Coordinator
SHUNMEI ZHENG
Curriculum Coordinator
NAVYA SHARMA
Schools Coordinator
MAHIA RIMZIM
Schools Coordinator
Internal Support Coordinator
Media Coordinator
ROHAN RAVINDRAN
Youth Programs Coordinator
DEJA-MARIE FIGEUROA
VANESSA GOEBEL
FRIDA GERHARDT
Schools Coordinator
BERTHA POSADA
Curriculum Coordinator
Learn more about our members here!
Actively working with us is the best way to help us maximize Spring Forward's impact. Not only is this an effective way for teenagers to take climate action, but they will learn leadership skills, connect with like-minded peers, and engage with students along the way.
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