About the Program: 

We are thrilled to once again offer the VERGE 21 Emerging Leaders Program! 

The Emerging Leaders program sponsored by Deloitte, aims to elevate, cultivate and support the next generation of BIPoC leaders driving the transition to a clean economy.

The program creates a pathway into the sustainability industry for students and early-career professionals who face barriers to entry in the field, and wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend VERGE 21.

Connect with this year's cohort of Emerging Leader's:

Daniel Gonzalez -  Product Engineer at Esri 

Angie Kim - Sustainability Coordinator at the State University of New York

Yara Marin -Interior West Regional Director at Vote Solar

Blerinda Veliu - Fulbright Scholar, Founder, and CEO at BOTANIC LLC

David Yosuico -Client & Field Manager for Gemini Energy Solutions

Jazmin Rodriguez- Marketing Coordinator, Hot Purple Energy

Lindsay Shigetomi - Climate Corps Fellow 

Mariatu Santiago -Graduate Research Assistant, University of Michigan

Yifan Wang -Research Assistant at Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

Uchitta Vashist - Metallurgist, Junior at SGS

Jessica Chow - Technical Marketing Analyst at Deep Isolation

Julian Florez - Research Intern at Boundless Impact Research & Analytics