Amira Odeh, from Puerto Rico, is a Geographer and MSc in Water Resources. Since an early age she has been interested in solving the most pressing environmental issues she has experienced around her. Amira Odeh has focused on environmental organizing and working in various environmental efforts in Puerto Rico, USA and Chile, Peru, Australia and Argentina to support new leaders in developing their own community campaigns. After experiencing the devastation caused by hurricane Maria, Amira started to lead a reforestation initiative that is dedicated to the sustainable rebuilding of the country, with a focus on food security and watershed protection. Through this effort, the project has reached over 5,500 families across the islands, offering fruit trees and seeds. Amira Odeh is currently part of 350.org, where she leads the Caribbean Climate Network, a team that works to achieve climate actions and solutions that will keep communities across the region safe against the climate crisis.