State: New Jersey
Years on RSYC: 2020–2024
Charlotte is a bird enthusiast who applies her love of nature with a passion for documentation. In her third year with the Roots & Shoots Youth Council, she has expanded her skills and deepened connections with fellow members.
Charlotte dedicates time to creating bird study skins for local university collections, aligning with her growing interest in archival work and storytelling.
She even presented at the Eastern Bird Banding Association’s 100th annual conference, emphasizing Roots & Shoots’ impact on combating apathy by encouraging local engagement.
Charlotte also practices wushu and enjoys photography, birdwatching, and cooking for friends. In college, she contributes to a dance troupe, works as a prep-chef, and interns at her college’s garden.
What has she learned through Roots & Shoots? “Roots & Shoots encourages us to engage locally, bringing large scale issues down to tangible impact,” she says.
