Take the LEAP. Be the Change.
LEAP: LEARN ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY PROJECT
A Youth-Led Journey into Climate Action and Policy Change
What is LEAP?
LEAP is more than just a summer internship—it’s a movement built by youth, for youth, designed to tackle the climate crisis from the front lines of public policy. Spearheaded by Zarah Khan Rizvi, a rising junior at Everglades High School, LEAP confronts one of the greatest challenges of our time: inaction.
Learn Empowerment for Advocacy & Protection (LEAP) is a youth-run program that combines climate advocacy with real legislative training. Through dynamic workshops, collaborative policy-writing sessions, and direct mentorship, participants learn to not only understand the issues—they learn how to change them.
Your Impact Starts Here.
This summer, join a cohort of changemakers at the Social Impact Movement’s LEAP program and develop the tools to:
✅ Understand the environmental issues affecting your community.
✅ Write legislation that makes a difference.
✅ Advocate for your policies at local and state levels.
✅ Inspire civic action and lead your peers toward solutions.
Why Take the LEAP?
- Internship Certificate from the Social Impact Movement
- Community Service Hours
- Hands-On Legislative Experience
- Mentorship & Public Speaking Skills
- Stronger College Applications
- Lifelong Network of Changemakers
Join the Social Innovators’ Movement
We have the knowledge, the tools, and the power to protect our planet—but what’s missing is the will to act. That’s where YOU come in.
LEAP is your chance to be a catalyst for change, leading your generation into a future of climate justice, equity, and empowered youth voices.
🔥 This is your moment. Don’t wait—LEAP forward.
👉 Apply now. Transform tomorrow.
Schedule (Dates & Topics)
| Session/Date + Time | Topic | Guest Speakers | Modality |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 – June 14th 3-5pm |
Introduction |
Claudia Akel, Joshua Jomarron, David Kelly, Douglas Ruley, Michele Drucker, and Mayor Lago |
In Person |
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2 – June 21st
3-5:30 pm |
How to write bills and legislation, Start working on writing bills
|
Theresa Pinto |
In Person |
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3 – June 28th
3-5 pm
|
Students work to improve bills |
Uzma Khan |
In Person |
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4 – July 12th
3-5 pm
|
Students debate and finalize bills |
TBD |
In person |
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5 – July 19th
TBD
|
Present bills to city officials and make final improvements to bills |
Vice Mayor Anderson |
TBD/TDB |
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6 – July 23rd
5-7 pm
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Attend the city council meeting of the Sustainability Advisory Board |
TBD |
In person |