Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2024.
When Sophia was 12 years old, she looked up at the night sky in Iran and realized that she couldn't see the stars due to pollution. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the environmental degradation that impacts the most vulnerable populations on our planet. Her middle school advocacy has led her to start an internationally acclaimed nonprofit, Climate Cardinals, and work as the youngest advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General. Sophia believes that in this digital age, anyone can make a difference through the power of social media and mass mobilization. In this inspiring presentation, she will share how anyone can make a difference by sparking a movement or starting an initiative.
In middle school, Sophia brought up her concerns about climate change to her relatives and was shocked when they told her they knew nothing about global warming. She later learned that 40 percent of adults on Earth have never heard of climate change. Kids back in the day used to skip school to play hooky; now, they're skipping school to fight for their futures.
As a national strategist for Fridays for Future, Sophia worked alongside Greta Thunberg to mobilize millions of students to strike for climate action. After decades of inaction by the government, the young generation has finally decided to take matters into their own hands. Through this presentation, Sophia will provide a look into the dynamic world of youth climate activism and sketch out what life is like for the teenagers saving our planet.
Sophia Kianni is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How To Change The World: Activism 101 and Climate Advocacy and Youth Leadership: If Adults Won't Take Action to Protect Our Future, Youth Will. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sophia Kianni for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Sophia Kianni generally travels from CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jamie Margolin, Daphne Frias, Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and Amali Tower. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sophia Kianni for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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