About Us

Our mission is to educate and inspire K-6 students in under-resourced areas to explore interests in the energy sector. Through interactive school visits, industry-oriented events, and the distribution of original materials, Energizing Youth aims to make sustainability education engaging and accessible to children of all backgrounds.

Leadership Team

Bio: Motivated to promote environmental innovation, Chiara founded Energizing Youth to educate young minds about sustainable energy practices and development. She began her journey at age 7, spreading environmental awareness throughout her community by organizing book drives. At 14, she discovered her passion for sustainable and innovative energy after a science fair project about solar panel optimization. She is excited to share her knowledge with elementary and middle schoolers who have limited access to resources.

Fun Fact: Ask Chiara about her organic lip balm business founded in 6th grade.

Other Passions: On any given day, you can find Chiara perfecting matcha lattes, playing squash, or exploring astrophysics.

Chiara Luey

Founder & Creative Director

Bio: Jonathan was raised by an enthusiastic family of scientists who fostered a passion for the field in him from an early age. Through Energizing Youth. His interest in STEM began at 6, when his dad inspired his curiosity for biotech. Jonathan wants to share his passion with others by increasing access to STEM and environmental awareness education, specifically sustainable energy and biology. He is excited to work with our team of ambassadors to grow Energizing Youth.

Jonathan Wong

Outreach Ambassador

Kewhyeni Nakamba

Head of Digital Content and Outreach

Bio: Kewhyeni leads creative storytelling and youth-focused campaigns that spark curiosity, drive action, and amplify young voices across Africa and beyond. Passionate about the power of media and community, Kewhyeni uses digital platforms to connect diverse youth to clean energy awareness, climate education, and the tools they need to shape a sustainable future. When she’s not building digital ecosystems, you’ll find her curating empowering narratives, championing policy, and mentoring rising creatives.

Favorite Quote: “We do not inherit the future. We build it with every bold idea, every act of courage, and every creative spark.”

Brendan Wong

Director of Ambassadors

Bio: Brendan grew up in a family of lawyers and realtors; however, his love for bio stemmed from a young age. Growing up, he had a love of animals that was only fueled by his father, who held a degree in biology, and his grandfather, who had previously been a marine biologist. Once he got into high school, his love for biology exploded. Brendan wants to expand environmental awareness to allow children to grow up in a world where they can also love animals and biology as much as he did. He’s excited to have the opportunity to work with others who share his same passions.

Favorite Quote: “Quitters never win one"