Pooja is a rising leader in climate justice and intergenerational equity. As the Founder and Executive Director of Youth Climate Collaborative, she creates pathways for youth worldwide to realize their full potential in climate leadership.
Her team has supported thousands of youth with programs that increase their access to climate mental health resources, housing and passes to attend life-changing convenings, media training to effectively communicate their climate stories, technical support to accelerate their initiatives, and more.
She is also the Founder and CEO of Jaali, a soon-to-launch digital social impact platform, which leverages AI to connect changemakers of all ages with each other, funders, and opportunities to advance their action, democratize information sharing, and strengthen collaboration for the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, in 2023 she co-founded the Entertainment + Culture Pavilion, and has since co-organized over 230 events across 7 cities to mobilize a global movement for culture-based climate action.
Further, she helps design climate grant programs, advises organizations on youth engagement and strategy, and is conducting innovative research to create a guidebook of intergenerational decision-making models to encourage their wide adoption across sectors. She firmly believes that together, we can improve the quality of life of all.
