About Us
SVYCA is a youth-led non-profit that empowers teens and young adults to combat climate change now through impactful policy and education initiatives.
SVYCASVYCA empowers youth leaders to tackle the challenges of the future, with teams and individuals gaining recognition for their climate and community impact.
Kanika is a high school senior and a co-lead in the San Jose Team of SVYCA. She works to increase awareness of climate action through educational opportunities and advocates for climate-friendly policies.
Mani Bekele is a high school senior from downtown San Jose. As an advocate for climate action and protecting our local ecosystems, he co-leads the San José City and Nature-Based Solutions Teams of Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action in addition to serving on the City Of San José's Climate Advisory Commission.
Calvin Sridhara is a high school junior and a co-lead in the San Jose Team of SVYCA. He is very passionate about climate change and works to raise awareness about its impacts.
Isabella Kim, a junior in high school and a resident of San Jose. As a proud member of SVYCA, she has gained numerous invaluable experiences whilst advocating for climate action in our community.
Jeffer Razai is a student at De Anza College, a student intern at SVYCA and a member of SVYCA's San Jose Action Team.
Celine Sims is a middle school student and resident of San Jose. As a passionate and active member of the SVYCA San Jose Team, she works to raise awareness about climate change and advocates for environmentally friendly policies. In her free time, she enjoys competitive swimming, reading, writing, and hanging out with friends.