Ms Crista VALENTINO

Director, CoalitionWILD | The WILD Foundation

Crista Valentino founded CoalitionWILD in 2013 on the recognition that youth leadership in conservation is an untapped potential for positive change. She continues to be an international reference and advocate for the integration and support of youth in leadership and decision making about the planet. With a decade of experience navigating collaborations with global environmental leaders and fostering grassroots community action, Crista's work bridges the gap found between generations, cultures, and tactics to bring about sustained change for the future. This has motivated her to work towards her Masters in Global Leadership at Royal Roads University.