Wawa Gatheru — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

First Black person to receive the Rhodes, Truman, and Udall scholarships in 2019
Founder and Executive Director of Black Girl Environmentalist (BGE)
Founded Black Girl Environmentalist (BGE), a national organization with 3,000+ members
Serves on boards and advisory councils for Greenpeace USA, EarthJustice, Climate Power, Brian Eno’s Earth/Percent, and Sound Future
Inaugural member of the National Environmental Youth Advisory Council of the U.S. EPA
Holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Governance from the University of Oxford and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Connecticut

Biography

Wawa Gatheru is a Kenyan-American climate activist dedicated to fostering a climate movement that incorporates the diverse voices, leadership, and experiences of all people. In 2019, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Black individual to be awarded the Rhodes, Truman, and Udall scholarships. She holds a B.

A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Connecticut and an M.Sc.

in Environmental Governance from the University of Oxford.