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19 Oct

VIRTUAL EXPLORER DAY – A Conversation Youth Environmental Changemakers

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Conversation Youth Environmental Changemakers
We are pleased to be showcasing three of The Starfish Canada award recipients Kate O’Connor, Sofia Slater and Tessica Tuong. Join us for an inspiring panel discussion session with these youth leaders as they share their stories and journeys. The session will be hosted by our very own alumna Maja Lampa.
The Starfish Canada celebrates young environmental leaders by connecting them with a platform for storytelling, and environmental advocacy among a community of change-makers.

Each of our voices can have an impact. Come find out how these young leaders made a difference in the world around them. Register here.

Kate O’Connor
Kate believes that in order to take meaningful climate action, we need elected officials who understand the urgency of the climate crisis. When the B.C. 2020 provincial election was called, Kate ran as the Green Party candidate in Saanich South, and became the youngest candidate in provincial history. Over the course of her campaign, she advocated for a transition to a just and green economy through ending oil and gas subsidies and reinvesting in tech and renewable energy sectors. She is also a leader and advocate for intergenerational leadership and youth participation in politics. Kate now works as the constituent advocate for Saanich North and the Islands and is learning about the day -to-day impacts provincial legislation has on citizens. Kate firmly believes that engaging young people in the political process and electing leaders who understand the urgency of the climate crisis are crucial parts of the fight to save the natural environment.

Sofia Slater
Sofia is a student from Metro Vancouver, British Columbia. She is currently studying Environment and Business at the University of Waterloo. She is passionate about environmental sustainability and showing people that everyone has the ability to make a positive impact on the planet. She has spoken at events ranging from 10 to over 5,000 people on how consumer choices do have the power to create lasting environmental change. She loves introducing people to the power of the outdoors when it comes to inspiring people to want to protect the planet.

Tessica Tuong
Tesicca is working hard to build a brighter future for the community. From affordable housing, to fighting the climate crisis, to building partnerships across the community that make a real difference — Tesicca is fighting for you. She founded CityHive, a non-profit organization that directly engages young people when it comes to important decisions that affect their lives.