About Us

Minna Xu is a student at Columbia University, serving as the Founder and President of ReMark. Stepping into high school, she realized the profound impact climate change education in her middle school had on her and the absence of comprehensive climate education at her current school. Inspired by her research issue paper in her U.S. history class, where she delved deeper into the critical need for climate education, she founded ReMark. Through ReMark, Minna strives to cultivate a community of informed individuals united and empowered to combat climate change.

Roshni Shah is a student at Cornell University driven by her passions for entrepreneurship, environmental protection, and public health. She has attended Wharton Business School’s summer program, where she explored the intersection of business and sustainability. At the Aspiring Scientists Summer Program at George Mason, she studied disease transmission patterns, deepening her understanding of environmental and health connections. Through an internship with Representative Debbie Dingell on Capitol Hill, she has gained insights into renewable energy and environmental policy. These research opportunities inspired her to continue expanding her nonprofit, Pawsitively Natural, which repurposes fast-food leftovers into eco-friendly dog treats, tackling food waste creatively. With her experience, Roshni will ensure ReMark’s success in promoting sustainability, education, and positive environmental impact.

Elliana Romero Rainey, a current 12th grader, is passionate about environmental education, advocacy, and appreciation. This passion was sparked through growing up in rural northern New Mexico, upholding a multigenerational respect for the land held by her family of ranchers, farmers, gardeners, fishermen, and beekeepers. When Elliana moved to northern Virginia, she saw a need to connect with her peers to get them outside to respect, enjoy, and learn about the earth they live on. She became an active member of a variety of school environmental clubs and is a co-president of her class environmental stewardship committee, where she works with other students, teachers, and outside organizations to create change on and off campus. Elliana also values the importance of being involved in her community, so she volunteers in a variety of organizations promoting youth empowerment, activism, and building compassion.

Angela Meng is a current 12th grade student who has great passion about sustainability and believes that any little action can have impact on the environment. She started her journey of environmental protection since she was little, where she would remind people around her to not let unused tap water running, encourage people to turn lights off when they leave a room, and organize class-wide tree planting field trips during the weekend. Her home, Singapore, also has a huge impact on her pursuit of sustainable futures. The approach that the city takes towards maintaining a  green living space inspires her further to pursue in sustainability. After she attended Smith College’s Sustainable Futures precollege, she determined her love and passion to help the environment.

Tara is a freshman at the University of Chicago serving as ReMark's Web Development Director.

Sarah Torchinsky is a current 12th grader at The Madeira School in McLean, VA. She was born and raised in Arlington, VA and attended the largest net-zero elementary school in the United States, Discovery Elementary School, in second and third grade, affording her the opportunity to learn about impact humans have on the environment. She enjoys actively engaging with nature, whether through hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, horseback riding, or gardening and learning about native plants with her family. Sarah has been involved in WEARTH, the environmental club at her school, for the past two years, and is delighted to further her impact by being a Community Engagement Director for ReMark.

Charlotte Chen is currently a Grade 12 (year 13) student in Ardingly College, located in West Sussex of England, serving as the West Sussex Chapter President. She was always drawn to the environment and the biodiversity on the planet, and does not wish to witness the extinction of more and more species due to the impact of climate change. Through ReMark, she seeks to bring about change through her own actions, slowing down climate change and perhaps influencing others so that they can bring about their own efforts.

Emily Du is an 12th-grade student at the British International School of Shanghai, Puxi.

As a 12th-grade student at the Soong Ching Ling School’s International Division in Shanghai, China, Isabelle is not your average high schooler. With a deep passion for chemistry, biology, and environmental science, Isabelle is on a mission to make a difference in the world. A certified scuba diver, Isabelle explores the depths of the ocean, witnessing firsthand the beauty and fragility of underwater ecosystems. This unique perspective fuels Isabelle’s advocacy for the environment, driving a commitment to sustainable living and conservation efforts. At ReMark, she aims to brings a youthful zeal and a fresh perspective to the team of passionate advocates. With a track record of success in presentation management, evidenced by national awards from Business Professionals of America, Isabelle knows how to convey complex environmental issues in an accessible and engaging manner. Dedicated to spreading climate education to every corner of the globe, Isabelle embodies the spirit of ReMark—innovative, driven, and unwavering in the pursuit of a greener planet for future generations.

Linnea Lundin Skarp is a current 12th grader at Frankfurt International School (FIS). Linnea spends all of her free time surrounded by nature as she has a deep passion for swimming, windsurfing, skiing and downhill/ enduro biking. She takes HL biology in the IBDP program and enjoys being able to apply the knowledge she gains inside the classroom to the environment she is surrounded in. At school, one of the service groups Linnea is the leader in is Clean Water Initiative, which aims to help NGOs supply third world countries with clean water by making pumps, wells, and more. In becoming a Chapter President, Linnea hopes to be able to combine her passion, knowledge, and leadership skills to help raise awareness in her community about climate sustainability by making it an accessible and engaging topic for all ages.

Anthony Yuheng Liu is a 11th-grade student at Southridge School in the Greater Vancouver area of Canada. He is a passionate advocate and practitioner of environmental conservation. From a young age, he organized and participated in activities to clean beaches, forests, and parks every week. As he matured, he realized that environmental protection involves more than just cleaning up already damaged environments; it requires greater use of scientific technology and innovation to conserve energy. With his interest in STEM and sciences, his mission is to apply his knowledge to make a difference in environmental sustainability. Furthermore, this is not his own mission, but a goal that has to be achieved by everyone in his generation, which can only be achieved through environmental stewardship and education.

Gina Xie serves as the Singapore Chapter President of ReMark.

Xin Du is currently a senior at Shipley School. Xin spends every summer in the woods with her grandparents. The beauty of nature was what she chiefly cherished: cloud shadows running through the fields, the sun’s glow quivering on the pine trees, and fog whispering over the dry grass roof of the cottage. So, the last thing she wanted to see was any disruption to her beloved landscape. As her personal experience with climate change has become more tangible in recent years, Xin realized that everyone should contribute to addressing the pressing climate crisis: we depend on nature, but future generations depend on us. In her role as the Philadelphia Chapter President, she aims to work closely with her school’s gardening club to encourage more active community participation in helping our planet. Meanwhile, with her interest in engineering, she plans to collaborate with her partners in Tech Innovation, her senior-year independent study, to explore novel approaches to a more sustainable future.

Ailin Jia is a Grade 12 student at John McCrae Secondary School in Ottawa, Ontario. Outside of school, she enjoys staying active through competitive soccer, going to the gym, hiking, cycling, and coaching children's gymnastics. Passionate about STEM, Ailin is particularly interested in environmental science, biology, and chemistry. She aspires to pursue further research in health sciences and eventually attend medical school to become a pathologist. Growing up surrounded by nature, she became increasingly aware of environmental issues like climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. As a leader through coaching, sports teams, volunteering, and her role on the school's athletic council, Ailin inspires others to take action and collaborate to create positive environmental impacts.

Kathy Xi is a Junior at St. Agnes Academy All-Girls school in Houston, Texas. In school, she is involved in the Energy and Environment committee of her Student council where they promote recycling and sustainable practices within the student population. Outside of school, she is a competitive figure skater for the Skating Club of Houston, but she also likes to coach younger skaters at her local ice rink. Some of her other hobbies are painting, music, and video editing. After attending a sustainable learning program this summer, her interest in environmental science began to snowball. There are so many ways humans anthropogenically harm the environment but there are also so many fascinating innovations that people have created to help improve the environment each day. She realized that in Houston there isn't as much of an emphasis on sustainable practices compared to northeastern parts of the US, and she is hoping to bring more awareness about the environment to her city starting from her school and community.

Yiming Gao is a junior at Lower Merion High School near Philadelphia. Witnessing water and air pollution in his hometown sparked his passion for protecting the environment. Yiming actively participates in environmental clubs and contribute to some projects in his school to help promote eco-friendly practices within his school and community. In addition, he is also interested in scientific research about environmental science. By taking an environment science class and conducting research on the recyclable use of biochar, he deepened his understanding of the environmental solutions. These experiences have inspired him to take responsibility for raising awareness and educating others about sustainability. He is excited about the opportunity to lead a ReMark chapter to inspire others and positively impact his community.

Alice Hong is a 9th grader at The Madeira School in McLean, VA, from Seoul, South Korea. In middle school, she watched the marine environment documentary, Seaspiracy, which gave her a wake-up call about how the industry and the current world economy are deeply connected to environmental problems. This experience made her question how individuals can effectively improve and change the situation. She has actively participated in school-led environmental education and programs, such as writing articles and making posters about climate and environmental issues. Her passion for the environment drives her to educate and inspire others to take action. In addition to the environment, she has diverse interests in journalism, philosophy, the economy, art, and science. As a member of the school's student publication team, she is honing her journalism skills and enjoying exploring various topics. Alice is excited to integrate these diverse areas to advocate for climate education. By combining her passions and knowledge, she believes she can make a meaningful impact on the world.

Emily Yang is a rising senior at Brentwood School, Los Angeles, CA.