Turning Green 15th Anniversary
Benefit Dinner

PGC 2017 Finalist, Berkeley, CA
Isaac is a student at University of California, Berkeley studying Ecology and Environmental Sciences. 

“Turning Green awoke my passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship. My experiences with Turning Green and Project Green Challenge inspired me to pursue environmental science in my education and strive towards a career that promotes a sustainable future for everyone.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Passionate!

PGC 2018 Finalist, Warrensburg, MO
Jasmine is studying Business Management at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

“Turning Green has changed my perspective and showed me that I can do so much more than I thought I could. I want to become an influential businesswoman with a company that takes care of the Earth!”

One word to describe Turning Green? Valuable!

PGC 2013 Finalist, Elon, NC
Sarah is completing her final year at Elon University, double majoring in Environmental and Ecological Science and Biology.  

“My involvement with Turning Green shapes my individual decisions to this day. I am always conscious of my actions and how they will affect the Earth. I continue to pass the information I learned in PGC onto others: friends, family, and strangers."

One word to describe Turning Green? Monumental!

PGC 2017 Finalist & Summer 2018 Intern, Bellingham, WA
Catalina is a student at Western Washington University, studying Environmental Education.

“Without Turning Green I wouldn't have a set direction in school of what I want to study, or how I want to impact the world. I participated in PGC on a whim and that pushed me forward and solidified my interest in environmental activism.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Essential!

Teens Turning Green Student Leader, New York, NY

Hannah is an actress and a singer.

“My involvement with Turning Green in high school completely changed my life. I learned that teens can make a difference!”

One word to describe Turning Green? Incredible!

Summer 2016 Intern, Downey, CA
Emma is a recent graduate from UC Davis, working as an Everlane Ambassador and intern at htm.elle. 

“Turning Green really helped me see the passion I had for the environment and how I could help incorporate sustainability into everyday life. I know consumer education is vital in our journey to a more environmentally friendly world and I want to take part in that.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Impactful!

PGC 2018 Finalist, Bhopal, India
Aradhya is a student at the Oriental Institute of Science and Technology pursuing a career in sustainable energy management.

“I will forever be grateful for what PGC has given me. Such is the impact of PGC that I see my life in 2 parts, one before PGC, and one after it. It was my dream to be in the US once and PGC made that possible.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Life-changing!

PGC 2016 Champion, Summer 2018 Intern, Bloomington, IN

Tamsin is a student at Bates College majoring in Environmental Studies.

“Turning Green was a platform that gave me the wings to pursue environmental sustainability. The organization, with both PGC and an internship, gave me lifelong connections and friends, a career path moving forward, and a strong focused leadership with regards to sustainability.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Life-changing!

PGC 2015 Finalist, Washington, DC
Claire works in congressional affairs for the solar energy industry.

“Everyone involved with Turning Green really believes in you and exudes positivity. I have been able to stay connected with an amazing community of friends and mentors across the world who have shared an experience with me."

One word to describe Turning Green? Family!

Summer 2018 Intern, Huntington Woods, MI

Hannah is a student at Michigan State University.

“My involvement with turning green has taught me so much. I learned about the inner workings of a nonprofit and what it takes to make one run successfully. I learned more about my passions in environmentalism and how I can follow these passions and through turning green inspire and mobilize others to do the same.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Transformative!

PGC 2013 Finalist, CCRT Campus Rep, Summer Intern, Turning Green Staff, South Royalton, VT
Megan graduated from Vermont Law School and now works as a Program Assistant at the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program, working to provide business planning and technical assistance to Vermont farmers.

“My involvement with Turning Green MADE my journey forward; it created the path I'm on now in the most significant way. Turning Green helped me find my passion, my voice, and my individual power. It gave me the knowledge and resources necessary to rise up against the current industrialized system that operates against people and the planet in so many ways. Being part of Turning Green was the first time I truly felt part of a community.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Empowering!

PGC 2018 Third Place, Gladstone, NJ
Sophia is a student at Newark Academy in Livingston, NJ. She is involved with the New Jersey Student Sustainability Coalition and works for the Climate Museum.

“I feel like PGC sparked something in me, and I am now confident that I will pursue a career centered around the environment all because of my transformative experience with Turning Green. I will forever be grateful to my fellow PGCers and to Turning Green for a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Transformative!

PGC 2018 Finalist, Alexandria, VA
Sophie is a student at TC Williams High School in Alexandria, VA.

“My experience with PGC and Turning Green has made me more aware of my actions and the actions of others, and I keep the environment in mind with every action and decision. After participating in PGC, I have tried to live the most sustainable lifestyle I can while also promoting environmentalism and living sustainably to my friends and family.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Inspiring!

PGC 2014 Finalist, Bogota, Colombia

Juliana is a Design Student and an intern at the Organization of American States.

“I am very thankful to have been able to participate in PGC, and to meet all the amazing people behind Turning Green, because it really changed my life and shaped my decisions.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Leadership!

PGC 2012 Finalist, CCRT Campus Rep, Summer 2013 Intern, Chicago, IL

Sarah runs the YouTube channel Abundantly Minimal and the company Mr and Mrs Social Studies. 

“My involvement with Turning Green really opened my eyes to the truths about the environmental movement, and it sparked my curiosity into aspects of sustainability that I didn't know as much about. Turning Green empowered to be the change I wished to see in the world, and put myself out there more than I likely would have otherwise. It also gave me the chance to collaborate with amazing leaders in the environmental movement!”

One word to describe Turning Green? Transformative!

PGC 2011 Runner-Up, Salt Lake City, UT
Sophia is a recent graduate with a degree in Foreign Languages - French and living in Germany for the summer.

“The impact from Turning Green has been huge, in many small and big ways. I think many of the habits that I formed from PGC in 2011 have stuck with me until now. It helped me learn how to have a voice, form opinions, and then engage others in the problems I was seeing. It helped me be a leader, step out of my comfort zone, and be comfortable with speaking up.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Empowering!

PGC 2018 Champion & Summer 2019 Intern, Bloomington, IN
Lara is a student at Bloomington High School South in Bloomington, IN.

“The sheer magnitude of meaningful and applicable knowledge that I gained through PGC highlighted to me how few people are aware of details of the biggest issue facing humanity in the modern world: environmental degradation. I will continue to involve others in Turning Green's mission and that of environmentalists around the globe.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Motivational!

PGC 2018 Finalist, CCRT Campus Rep, & Summer 2019 Intern, Charlottesville, VA

Brooke is a student at the University of Virginia, studying Environmental Science and Global Sustainability.

“Prior to PGC, I knew I wanted to impact change, but I didn’t know how. Participating in PGC was like being fully alive for the first time. For the first time in my life, it was clear to me what I wanted to do. The whole concept of educating and inspiring youth to protect the environment and fight for a more sustainable future was a wonderful one- it completely encapsulated what I wanted to do with my life!”

One word to describe Turning Green? Empowering!

PGC 2017 Finalist & CCRT Campus Rep, San Francisco, CA
Travis graduated from Rice University and is working for the Circular Economy team for Cisco in San Francisco, CA.

“Turning Green made me become much more conscientious and well-researched into many sustainability topics.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Inspiring!

PGC 2017 Finalist, Iloilo, Philippines
Johannes is studying Biology as a college student in the Philippines.

“The biggest and most visible impact Turning Green had on my life is definitely on my family and I’s lifestyle. We are much more conscious as consumers and as citizens of the world. We attempt at every chance we get to influence those we know and those around us to act the same.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Transforming!

Teens Turning Green Chapter President 2008-2010, New York, NY

Emily is a documentary filmmaker with a focus on border control.

“Turning Green served as a way for me to funnel my activism and learn more about advocacy, environmentalism, and organizing. It made me unafraid to be involved and passionate, to take leadership roles for causes I cared about.” 

One word to describe Turning Green? Ambitious!

PGC 2014 Finalist, Tallahassee, FL
Eryn is a student at Florida State University and works for the Florida League of Cities in Tallahassee.

“Participating PGC in high school gave me the tools I needed to make changes in my lifestyle. PGC was a fun and engaging way to learn about sustainability, but impactful enough that it stayed with me. Since PGC, I have focused on a goal each year, which gives me time to change my habits in a practical, sustainable way.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Impactful!

PGC 2018 Finalist, Morton, IL
“Turning Green helped give me  confidence. It showed me that I can truly make a difference, not only in my own life, but that I can spark change in others and the communities around me.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Empowering!

CCRT Campus Rep, Summer 2014 Intern, Volunteer, Stafford, VA

Shayla works with a nonprofit advocating for rare diseases.

“Turning Green served as a catalyst for my interest in sustainability and public health. During my time with TG, I gained an enormous breadth of knowledge regarding my personal impact on the environment and positive ways to improve it, lessons that are still applicable to my daily life. It also helped me break out of my comfort zone to be more involved in things I'm passionate about.”

One word to describe Turning Green? Momentous!