WHO WE ARE
As young people growing up in a world dominated by climate change and climate activism, we wanted to do our part to spread information about the pressing issue of climate migration. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to this topic, we aimed to combine our own knowledge in our respective fields with the scholarly work done by non-profits, climate scientists, and think tanks. In doing so we hope to draw attention to the often overlooked consequences of climate change and provide the public with mitigation strategies and solutions. We conducted this research and created this website with funding and aid from The American University Honors Program.
About The Creators
Kayah Ryerson
Kayah is a sophomore at American University pursuing a B.A. in Political Science with a policy specialization. She is passionate about environmental policy and climate justice, and is pursuing a minor in Environmental Science. She hopes to eventually work on policy to build equitable community resilience and disaster preparedness at a community-based nonprofit.
Rose Yeganeh-Kazemi
Rose is a sophomore at American University. She plans on earning a B.A. in Political Science with a specialization in Law from the School of Public Affairs. She then plans on attending law school to earn her J.D. with a possible joint PhD in Political Science. Rose plans on returning back to her home town of Kansas City to practice law in the civil litigation area and later teach at a university and/or law school.
Annika Rennaker
Annika is a sophomore at American University currently earning a degree in International Studies with a minor in Creative Writing. She plans to specialize in conflict resolution and pursue a career where she is able to secure more rights and protections for refugees.
Olivia Weeden
Olivia is a sophomore at American University. She's pursuing a B.A. in Environmental Studies and a B.A. in Economics. She plans on going to the UK to pursue a master's degree in Environmental Economics, before ideally working for a global development organization.