Blog Post 1 - Nya Wang-Jethi

1. What project are you moving forward with right now?

My goal is to create a project that can raise awareness about ocean acidification. This is a very important problem in the Bay Area, and if people start limiting their actions that are causing it, we can help make a difference. I would like to have an event like a writing contest, that can promote literature as well as activism. I love all forms of writing so I think this would combine two things I’m very passionate about.

2. Who is your mentor and what are your initial impressions?

Kate.

3. What you both have in common?

My mentor and I are both very passionate about activism around the sea. She has also learned a lot about ocean acidification from her school, which makes her very knowledgeable in that topic. 

4. What you hope to learn from your mentor?

As I said, she knows a lot about climate change, especially around the sea. I’m just starting my journey of activism so I hope she can teach me some of the major climate issues relating to the sea, and also the effects and such of ocean acidification. I also hope to learn a lot about how to organize events, raise awareness, and work in a team.

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