State Team
These are our state-wide organizers. They're responsible for getting initiatives up, running, and going across all islands we're active in.
Kawika Pegram
Founder
Kawika is the founder of Hawaii Youth Climate Coalition. He is passionate about politics, community organizing, and photography. Outside of climate justice, his other organizing work focuses on racial justice and education. Follow his twitter @kawikakekoa.
Dyson Chee
Executive Director
Dyson has been an avid water man for as long as he can remember, and loves going to the beach. A junior at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Dyson joined Hawaiʻi Youth Climate Coalition to inspire other people to protect what they love, whether it be the local shore breaks or the health of their family and friends. In his free time, Dyson enjoys playing tennis, snorkeling, and drinking boba.
Clara Ontal
State Advocacy Director
Clara is 16 years old and attends ‘Iolani School. She is interested in the politics and discussion of environmental justice movements, land rights and usage, and youth civic engagement. In her free time, she enjoys writing, gardening, and musical theatre.
Lucy Fagan
State Outreach Director
Lucy is a high school junior at Myron B Thompson Academy who was born and raised on O‘ahu. She became passionate about the environment in middle school and has since dove deeper into focusing on the intersection of climate change with other social issues. She enjoys learning, hanging out with friends, and crocheting.
Jade Frank
State Communications Director
Jade is 18 years old and lives in Kapahulu, Oʻahu. She is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama and is attending the University of Pennsylvania. She is passionate about politics and the intersections of social justice and economic policy. In her free time, she enjoys painting, cooking, and playing with dogs.
Michelle
Co-Logistic Director
Michelle is 19 years old and was born and raised on O'ahu. She graduated Kaiser High School in 2020 and is currently majoring in Environmental Studies at Humboldt State University. She is passionate about Environmental and Social Justice. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, drawing, and reading.
Kim
Co-Logistic Director
Kim is currently a sophomore at Moanalua High School. Her interests & passions revolve around computer science, physics, renewables & sustainability. She enjoys reading research papers & jogging. She hopes to contribute to having more peers be involved in taking action towards climate justice.
THE TEAM
Meet the state team behind the Hawaiʻi Youth Climate Coalition. With positions ranging from the state team to school ambassadors, HYCC has a place for everyone looking to combat the climate crisis.