Sonu is an undergrad student working part-time at USCAN to ensure smooth scheduling, and communication, as well as handling the details in between that make things run smoothly for our Executive Director and Board. Sonu is passionate about History, Environmental Justice, and Decolonization. When they have time between school and work you can find them doing fiber arts and trying to keep their cats out of their yarn.

Shontaé Cannon-Buckley has been working for the past decade to reduce harm in all aspects of life, whether it be to the earth or individuals in the carceral system. Shontaé advocates that we must reduce, reuse, relearn, and transform to end climate change and other systems of harm. She believes in organizing at the intersections of embodied leadership, healing justice, and political education. Shontaé will always use her voice and actions to improve her children’s future and that of the seventh generation to come. She loves to be integrated in her local community and is often found at the community coffee shop drinking a strawberry matcha and working hard to save the last forest!

A first-generation immigrant whose family landed in the rolling hills of north central Florida, Sriram’s first foray into organizing was the anti-war movement of the early 2000s. Since then, he has been fueled by a passion for bridging social movements across borders to confront entrenched power and win victories for people and the planet. He comes most recently from Taproot Earth (formerly Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy), where he supported their connection and engagement with international networks and movements for climate justice.

Dr. Ife Kilimanjaro is a visionary leader, dedicated healer, and spirit warrior currently serving as the Executive Director of the U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN). In this role, she leads a powerful network of close to 200 organizations committed to driving a just and equitable response to the climate crisis. Her leadership at USCAN is informed by her deep commitment to justice, focusing on network-building as the essential vehicle for systemic change.

​Kyle is the Network Coordinator for USCAN and has really loved getting to combine his passion for the climate movement with his technical skills. Kyle enjoys ensuring that members are connected to areas they find interesting, such as our various listservs and committees, as well as learning about different ways members can engage within the climate space. He has learned over the past few years how important relationship building is to a network, and he admires the passion everyone in the movement shows, despite the harsh realities and obstacles they face. In his free time, Kyle has been reconnecting with running and enjoys playing PC games.

​Kate is a proud Singaporean and recent graduate from Dartmouth College, with double majors in Environmental Studies and Government. She is passionate about storytelling and translating complex policy for broader audiences. You can usually find her digging into policy reports, at a cafe with a book, or roasting vegetables in the kitchen. She is deeply committed to strengthening climate justice and building community. In these challenging times, Kate is a firm believer that the most important renewable resource we have is our humanity!

Tahisha, a seasoned strategist in social impact and organizational design, is the Interim Deputy Director of USCAN. Throughout her career, Tahisha has guided organizations through growth, restructuring, or cultural change. She specializes in designing organizations, executing strategies, and providing leadership development to create measurable impact. At USCAN, she supports staff and overall strategic initiatives to align systems, governance, and strategy in advancing the network’s climate justice mission.