Sasha is a senior at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, passionate about protecting wildlife and the nature she has always loved exploring. She is developing projects to reduce food waste — which she views as a solvable challenge — and improve access to fresh food in schools and underserved neighborhoods. Sasha believes food systems are key to climate solutions and hopes to help communities and ecosystems coexist more responsibly.
Climate Action Project: Perfectly Imperfect
Perfectly Imperfect is a youth-led initiative in Marietta, United States, that rescues cosmetically imperfect produce from grocery stores and farms and redistributes it through reduced-price sales and donations. By challenging perceptions of what qualifies as “good” food, the project reduces waste and expands access to fresh produce.
Partnering with organizations like PORCH Communities and local food banks, the team runs a twice-weekly pickup system, tracks rescued produce, and includes rotating educational info cards in each bag to raise awareness about food waste and sustainability.
Through practical solutions and community engagement, Perfectly Imperfect empowers youth leadership and creates measurable environmental and social impact. It offers a scalable model for reducing food waste while inspiring deeper involvement in climate action.
Watch Sasha’s CAP Presentation
