Students Taught
Young leaders learning through camps, workshops, and hands-on sustainability programs across our community.
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
About EcoRise
Inspiring youth to build a sustainable tomorrow through hands-on education, youth-led innovation, and community partnerships.
Our Mission
Too many students are passionate about protecting the planet but never get the chance to turn that enthusiasm into real skills. Environmental literacy is often treated as an elective—something squeezed into a unit or a poster on a wall—while the urgency of climate change and local sustainability challenges grows every year. Young people deserve more than awareness; they deserve hands-on experience that builds confidence and leadership.
In April 2026, we set out to fix that.
EcoRise is a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Naperville, Illinois, dedicated to making sustainability education accessible, engaging, and youth-led. Through our Summer Camp, Green Dream Challenge, workshops, and office hours, we give K–12 students the tools to learn hands-on, develop environmental projects, and share their ideas with the community. Every program is designed by students who believe the next generation of environmental leaders is already here—we're just giving them the platform to rise.
Impact at a Glance
EcoRise connects students, schools, and sponsors to build a greener future—turning classroom curiosity into real-world sustainability action across our community.
Schools Engaged
K–12 campuses partnering with EcoRise to bring hands-on sustainability education to their students.
Funding Raised
Grants, sponsorships, and community support fueling free programs and student-led environmental projects.
Student Staff
Peer mentors and camp leaders guiding younger students while building their own leadership skills.
Our Team
EcoRise is powered by a dedicated team of student leaders, educators, and community partners committed to fostering the next generation of environmental innovators.
Evan Xu
Evan founded EcoRise from a passion for environmental education and community building, guiding its vision and partnerships to connect schools, sponsors, and volunteers.
Andrew Wu
Andrew is passionate about teaching environmental topics and helping students discover how they can make a difference in their communities through hands-on learning.
Shawn Chen
Shawn loves creating engaging lessons and brings real energy to camp, making every session fun and keeping kids excited to learn and explore.
Josh McConkey
Josh handles behind-the-scenes logistics for EcoRise events, coordinating supplies, schedules, and setups so every program runs smoothly for students and volunteers.
Shriya Tiwari
Shriya leads Green Dream and Office Hours, helping students explore sustainability ideas and develop hands-on environmental projects with support from the EcoRise team.
Taksh Chauhan
Taksh handles funding and partnerships, securing resources and support that help EcoRise expand programs and reach students through sustainability education initiatives.
Instructors
Aakshi Arora
Instructor
Aakshi brings enthusiasm for climate literacy to every lesson, guiding students through ecosystem concepts and helping them connect classroom learning to real-world sustainability challenges.
Aanya Agarwal
Instructor
Aanya loves making environmental science approachable for young learners and mentors students as they turn curiosity about nature into meaningful conservation projects.
Abhinav Prabhu
Instructor
Abhinav is passionate about hands-on STEM education and supports campers as they experiment with renewable energy ideas, waste reduction, and practical green solutions.
Achyut Choudhary
Instructor
Achyut enjoys breaking down complex environmental topics into engaging activities, encouraging students to think critically about biodiversity, pollution, and planetary health.
Aiden Lai
Instructor
Aiden believes every student can be an environmental steward and designs interactive sessions that inspire kids to explore sustainability through observation and collaboration.
Akhil Nandakumar
Instructor
Akhil combines patience with a love of teaching, helping students build confidence as they learn about ecosystems, resource conservation, and lasting environmental change.
Akshita Vats
Instructor
Akshita is dedicated to youth environmental education and guides students through hands-on projects that spark curiosity about climate action, recycling, and local habitats.
Arth Parmar
Instructor
Arth loves energizing camp workshops with thoughtful questions and activities that help students explore sustainability topics and advocate for their communities.
Avani Pujari
Instructor
Avani is committed to making sustainability relatable for every learner and helps students connect science concepts to everyday habits that reduce waste and conserve resources.
Dino Wang
Instructor
Dino brings a curious, student-centered approach to teaching and enjoys helping campers investigate environmental issues through experiments, discussions, and team challenges.
Ethan Hu
Instructor
Ethan is passionate about mentoring the next generation of environmental leaders and supports students as they learn about climate science, green technology, and stewardship.
Gio Ibarra
Instructor
Gio loves fostering an inclusive classroom where students feel empowered to ask questions about nature, explore sustainability solutions, and share ideas that make an impact.
Hadi Talha
Instructor
Hadi enjoys simplifying ecological concepts for young minds and encourages students to think about pollution, energy use, and conservation through engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
Ishaan Inamdar
Instructor
Ishaan is enthusiastic about environmental outreach and helps students turn lessons on water quality, wildlife, and clean energy into actionable plans they can carry forward.
Krish Garud
Instructor
Krish brings energy and care to every session, mentoring students through sustainability challenges and celebrating their progress as they develop research and advocacy skills.
Mannat Chhina
Instructor
Mannat loves connecting students with the natural world through interactive teaching and supports them as they explore how community choices affect our shared environment.
Navya Sedani
Instructor
Navya is passionate about youth-led climate education and guides campers through activities that build awareness of ecosystems, carbon footprints, and responsible resource use.
Perlita Chan
Instructor
Perlita enjoys creating welcoming learning spaces where students can discuss environmental topics openly and build practical knowledge about sustainability and biodiversity.
Rashmi Panuganti
Instructor
Rashmi is committed to helping students understand the science behind environmental change and mentors them as they brainstorm creative ways to protect habitats and reduce waste.
Rhea Garud
Instructor
Rhea loves inspiring curiosity about nature and supports students through hands-on lessons on conservation, renewable resources, and everyday habits for healthier communities.
Rishi Ravindrakumar
Instructor
Rishi brings a thoughtful teaching style to EcoRise programs and helps students connect classroom concepts to real sustainability challenges in their schools and neighborhoods.
Sahasra Racharla
Instructor
Sahasra is passionate about youth environmental education and helps students explore sustainability topics through engaging lessons, thoughtful discussion, and hands-on projects.
Simi Dawani
Instructor
Simi is dedicated to making environmental education engaging and accessible, guiding students as they learn about climate resilience, green habits, and planetary leadership.
Sofia Summers
Instructor
Sofia enjoys working with young learners on sustainability projects and encourages them to explore how science, creativity, and teamwork can drive meaningful environmental change.
Srihan Veesam
Instructor
Srihan is passionate about teaching and mentoring students through EcoRise's mission, helping them build confidence as they explore ecology, conservation, and community climate solutions.