About Wawa

Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru is a storyteller and climate change activist. A first-generation American of Kenyan descent, Wawa’s curiosity about the environment stemmed from early experiences farming with her mother and grandmother. Her interest piqued in high school when, through her classes, she discovered the strong connection between climate issues and social justice. Deeply inspired, Wawa switched gears from “learner” to “activist.” She founded Black Girl Environmentalist, a non-profit organization, in 2021.