Alexandria Villasenor

Alexandria Villasenor is an internationally recognized environmental activist, public speaker, and author, noted for co-founding the U.S. Youth Climate Strike movement and establishing Earth Uprising International. After co-founding the U.S. Youth Climate Strike movement in 2018, Alexandria Villasenor quickly became a leading voice in international environmental activism.

Beyond her foundational activism, Villasenor holds significant advisory roles within the climate policy landscape. She serves on the advisory board for Evergreen Action, a national climate policy platform driving progressive solutions. Demonstrating her intellectual leadership and commitment to systemic change, she is also recognized as the youngest Junior Fellow of the prestigious World Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her sustained efforts have garnered numerous accolades, including the Earth Day Network Youth Leadership Award and The Rachel Carson Environmental Justice Award, further cementing her status as a formidable force for environmental justice.

Politico additionally honored her by including her on their esteemed list of the top 100 people influential in climate change policy. Continuing her dedication to both advocacy and scholarship, Alexandria Villasenor graduated high school in May 2024. She subsequently began her studies at Harvard University in the fall of 2024, poised to further integrate her academic pursuits with her ongoing commitment to driving global climate solutions and empowering the next generation of activists.