Kevin Patel
Patel in 2021
Born
Kevin J. Patel

(2000-09-23) September 23, 2000 (age 23)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationLoyola Marymount University
Occupation(s)Climate justice activist, student
OrganizationOneUpAction
MovementSchool Strike for Climate, Environmental Movement

Kevin J. Patel (born September 23, 2000) is an American climate justice activist and community organizer.[1] Patel has openly shared his experience as a frontline climate activist diagnosed with respiratory issues.[2] He is also the founder and executive director of OneUpAction, an international youth-led nonprofit based in the U.S. that supports marginalized youth by providing them with resources to create change in their communities.[3]

Early life and education

Kevin J. Patel lives with his father, mother, and older brother, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in South Central Los-Angeles.[4] He has studied at Carver Middle School, where he first began his advocacy. He then went to Santee Education Complex, where he started the first environmental club.[5] In 2019, he was involved in the Youth Climate Strike L.A.[6][7][8] He was a leader in Fridays for Future Southern California. As of 2020, Patel was starting his second year at Loyola Marymount University[9][10] where he is studying Political Science.[11] In 2021, he participated in a panel "Taking Action for People and the Planet."[12][13]

Activism

In 2012, Patel worked with his community, teaching his fellow peers about food inequalities within South Los Angeles[14] at Carver Middle School. Later in 2013, he was diagnosed with irregular heartbeat/heart palpitations[15] which he claims is partially due to Los Angeles’ poor air quality.[16]

In 2019, he founded OneUpAction International[17] and through his work, he has collaborated with his community to create the first Youth Climate Commission in Los Angeles County[18] in efforts to amplify youth voices on the climate crisis. Patel is a United Nations Togetherband Ambassador for Sustainable Develop Goals 13 & 14 and a National Geographic Young Explorer.[19] Patel serves on the Youthtopia World Circle of Youth Council, Climate Power Advisory Council,[20] World Economic Forum's 1 Trillion trees U.S. Stakeholder Council,[21] and the Intersectional Environmentalist Council.[22] OneUpAction is an intersectional youth-led activist organization founded by Patel in 2019 working to provide resources to youth advocates.

References

  1. ^ "How youth activism is moving the needle on climate action". The Guardian. September 23, 2020. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  2. ^ "Meet Kevin Patel the climate justice activist advocating for clean air in South Central Los Angeles and beyond". ca.news.yahoo.com. April 2, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Freeman, Elliot (September 16, 2020). "I'm a Young Environmentalist Battling Climate Change Through Tiny Actions". Men's Health. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  4. ^ Burton, Nylah (October 11, 2019). "Meet the young activists of color who are leading the charge against climate disaster". Vox. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  5. ^ Patel, Kevin (April 17, 2021). "Kevin J Patel". LinkedIn.[self-published]
  6. ^ "Meet Kevin Patel the climate justice activist advocating for clean air in South Central Los Angeles and beyond". uk.finance.yahoo.com. April 2, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  7. ^ "Pandemic forces youth climate activists to save the planet on Zoom". Los Angeles Times. October 7, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  8. ^ Pellot, Emerald (April 2, 2021). "Meet Kevin Patel the climate justice activist advocating for clean air in South Central Los Angeles and beyond". In The Know. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  9. ^ Freeman, Elliot (September 16, 2020). "I'm a Young Environmentalist Battling Climate Change Through Tiny Actions". Men's Health. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  10. ^ Freeman, Elliot (September 16, 2020). "I'm a Young Environmentalist Battling Climate Change Through Tiny Actions". Men's Health. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "KEVIN J PATEL". KEVIN J PATEL. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  12. ^ Schrager, Anne. "Earth Day 2021: How to celebrate virtually, or in person, with Bay Area organizations". Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  13. ^ "HSU celebrates Earth Week with various activities". Times-Standard. April 14, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  14. ^ "Meet Kevin Patel the climate justice activist advocating for clean air in South Central Los Angeles and beyond". ca.news.yahoo.com. April 2, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  15. ^ Insider, Lauren Frias, Politics. "Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg condemns inaction against the climate crisis in Los Angeles as wildfires rage across California". INSIDER. Retrieved September 30, 2020.((cite web)): CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ Teen Vogue, Elizabeth Djinis (May 17, 2023). "What Are "15-Minute Cities" and Why Are Conspiracy Theorists Worried About Them?". teenvogue. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  17. ^ "Kevin Patel | Greenbiz". www.greenbiz.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  18. ^ Stories, Local (August 19, 2020). "Meet Kevin Patel of OneUpAction International - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide". Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  19. ^ GmbH, finanzen net. "National Geographic Society Announces Spring 2020 Young Explorers | Markets Insider". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  20. ^ "Advisory Board". Climate Power 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  21. ^ Forests, American. "Council". 1t org U.S. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  22. ^ "The Council". Intersectional Environmentalist. Retrieved June 4, 2021.

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