Ethan Maday, a student at Santa Barbara High School, writes for Bluedot Institute and his school paper, The Forge News. He has delivered a keynote speech at a nonprofit gala, sharing his vision for a more sustainable future. He received the Next-Gen Environmental Hero Award from a local environmental law nonprofit, with Seinfeld star and activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus presenting, in recognition of his leadership opposing the restart of a local offshore-drilling operation. He currently serves as President of his school’s environmental club, where he organizes youth-led events, campaigns, and advocacy efforts. Find him on Instagram @ethan.maday
