Mia is a dedicated climate activist from the Kalamazoo area with a lifelong passion for nature. Despite her age, she is a prominent leader in Michigan’s climate advocacy community. She has been pivotal in advancing climate literacy legislation and passing Michigan’s recent Clean Energy Plan—you may recognize her as MiCAN’s 2023 Youth Climate Leader of the Year!

Outside of the Climate Influencers Program, Mia is a co-founder of National Youth for the Climate Emergency (NYCE) and this past year a Senior Leader of SW Michigan’s most prestigious youth activism group, the Ardea Youth Climate Coalition.