PNW Climate Week: Voices for the Future: A Teen-Led Climate Conversation

Saturday, July 19, 2025

  • 3:00 PM-6:00 PM

  • Oswego Heritage House

Program Schedule:

  • ​Teen Climate Panel - 3:00–3:40 honest conversations about fears, hope, and action

    Panelists: Alexa Shum, Jorge Bautista, Jamie Hartmann, Mason Klein,

    Moderated by Dr. Robin Henderson

  • Presentation by the Lake Oswego Sustainability Advisory Board - 3:45-4:00 learn about the role of the advisory board and what they have learned from their teen representatives

    • Speakers: Lisa Hefler, Isabela Del Monte

  • ​Climate Professional Panel - 4:10-4:50 hear from professionals established in the climate field

    • Panelists: Andrew Schwartz, Pallavi Pande, Keith Crossland, Nasser Mohsin, Willow Hill, Joshua Basofin

    • Moderated by: Raven Wright, Intern, Future Climate Collective

  • ​Community Resource Hour/ Speed Tabling – 5:00-6:00 explore programs, rotate through short conservations with professionals in climate-related fields, learn about volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved

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This event centers youth voices, sparks intergenerational dialogue, and builds pathways to collective action. Come listen, learn, and connect!

Teen Panelists

  • Alexa Shum

  • Jamie Hartmann

  • Jorge Bautista

  • Mason Klein

  • Panel Moderator: Dr. Robin Henderson

Climate Professional Panelists

  • Andrew Schwartz

    Environmental Policy Advisor focused on centering biodiversity in decision-making

  • Pallavi Pande

    Consultant and Founder of DTOCS, an organization creating compostable tableware for events

  • Keith Crossland

    CEO and Co-Founder of Carbon Negative Solutions, an organization developing AI-driven mineral carbonation technologies that turn industrial wastes valuable product

  • Nasser Mohsin

    Co-Founder of Isla Verde Capital and Environmental Consultant with a specialization in carbon markets

  • Willow hill

    Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Scoutlab, a creative agency focused on sustainability and humanity

  • Joshua Basofin

    Clean Energy Program Director with expertise in sustainable development, environmental conservation, environmental law, and policy analysis

Community Partners

  • Oregon Educators for climate education

    A statewide nonprofit committed to foster critical thinking and climate action within the classroom. OECE strives to provide teachers and students with the knowledge and tools to understand and respond to climate change through professional development, curriculum, and community.

  • Lake oswego sustainability Network

    The Lake Oswego Sustainability Network (LOSN) is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to building a more sustainable and resilient community through education, advocacy, and local action.

  • Ally counseling

    A local therapy group focused on finding ways to support people through climate related challenges.

  • Subject to climate

    A nonprofit organization offering resources that empower K–12 educators across all subjects to integrate climate change, justice, and action into their teaching.