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 Georgia that tackles food waste and food insecurity by rescuing cosmetically imperfect produce and redistributing it through local partners. Sasha’s project brings together students, community organizations, and volunteers to recover fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be discarded, turning them into a reliable resource for families in need. Alongside weekly collection and distribution, Perfectly Imperfect fosters education around sustainable consumption, food systems, and community care. Through hands‑on engagement and accessible storytelling, the project helps young people understand the environmental and social impacts of waste while building a culture of shared responsibility. Perfectly Imperfect demonstrates how youth leadership can transform overlooked resources into meaningful climate action, strengthening both community resilience and environmental stewardship.
Watch Sasha’s CAP Presentation
