Our strength lies in our people. From student leaders to young researchers, educators to activists — meet some of the incredible members making a difference across the globe.

Founder

Vildan Soğuktaş

Vildan Soğuktaş

Founder & Lead Representative LinkedIn

Core Team

Our dedicated team members from around the world

Dr. Colleen Rollins
Dr. Colleen Rollins
France Research
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Dr. Alphonsa Jose
Dr. Alphonsa Jose
India Research
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Asst Prof. Noraliyatun Jannah
Asst Prof. Noraliyatun Jannah
Indonesia Research
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Ebru Pekozer
Ebru Pekozer
Turkey Research
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Elie Roberts
Elie Roberts
Australia Education
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Merve Kuntke
Merve Kuntke
Germany Education
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Esat Dalkiz
Esat Dalkiz
Germany Legal Coordinator
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Nargiz Valiyeva
Nargiz Valiyeva
Azerbaijan Communications & Outreach
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Kira Pohwala
Kira Pohwala
United States Communications & Outreach
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Yvonne Mongare
Yvonne Mongare
United States
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Imam Maulana
Imam Maulana
Indonesia
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Sharara Awal
Bangladesh Communications & Outreach
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Joie Umuhoza
Joie Umuhoza
Rwanda
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Ana Benalcazar
Ana Benalcazar
Ecuador
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Qurrata Aini
Qurrata Aini
Indonesia
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Nicole Muhire
Nicole Muhire
Kenya
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Nicole Vasilev
Nicole Vasilev
United States
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Haktan Keskin
Haktan Keskin
Turkey
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Daisy John
Turkey
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Eva York
United States
Sencer Agaoglu
Turkey
Abdulsalam Abdulhakeem
Abdulsalam Abdulhakeem
Nigeria
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Danielle Shefley
Danielle Shefley
Canada
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Oyku Bulut
Turkey
Alperen Kars
Turkey
Inci Denizer
Inci Denizer
Turkey
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Muskan Lamba
Muskan Lamba
India
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Emin Soguktas
Emin Soguktas
United States
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Committees

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  • Emin Soguktas
  • Inci Denizer
  • Lilyan Asante
  • Kira Pohwala
  • Nargiz Valiyeva
  • Yvonne Mongare
  • Imam Maulana
  • Sharara Awal
  • Joie Umuhoza
  • Ana Benalcazar
  • Sharara Awal
  • Husna Yildiz
  • Qurrata Aini
  • Imam Maulana
  • Busra Cil
  • Nicole Muhire
  • Nicole Vasilev
  • Qurrata Aini
  • Brianna Quinn
  • Aniya Douglas
  • Haktan Keskin
  • Daisy John
  • Eva York
  • Sencer Agaoglu
  • Abdulsalam Abdulhakeem
  • Meyan Kerimova
  • Wahyu Wahid
  • Kira Pohwala
  • Elie Roberts Senior Member
  • Danielle Shefley
  • Merve Kuntke
  • Joie Umuhoza
  • Yvonne Mongare
  • Noraliyatun Jannah
  • Mubinat Lawal
  • Wahyu Wahid
  • Chiara Wackermann
  • Asli Topalova
  • Reem Ragab
  • Colleen Rollins Senior Member
  • Ebru Pekozer Senior Member
  • Vildan Soguktas
  • Qurrata Aini
  • Alphonsa Jose
  • Oyku Bulut
  • Alperen Kars
  • Abdulsalam Abdulhakeem
  • Noraliyatun Jannah
  • Muskan Lamba

Collective Accomplishments

What our members have achieved together

UN Representation

Represented at the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum at UN Headquarters in New York City, advocating for planetary health in global policy.

50+ Clubs Established

Planetary health clubs launched in high schools and universities across 30+ countries, from the US to Kenya to Indonesia.

Community Projects

Over 100 youth-led projects including native plant installations, sustainable swaps, urban farming, and awareness campaigns.

Global Network

Built a diverse network of 500+ members, mentors, and HeForShe advocates across multiple continents and cultures.

Media & Outreach

Educational reels, podcasts, infographics, and student interviews reaching thousands of young people worldwide.

Partnerships

Collaborations with the Planetary Health Alliance, Ecopsychepedia, Climate Junction, and local governments.

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