
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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