Kevin Patel

Kevin Patel
Patel in 2021
Born
Kevin J. Patel

(2000-09-23) September 23, 2000 (age 24)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
EducationLoyola Marymount University
Occupation(s)Climate justice activist, student
OrganizationOneUpAction
MovementSchool Strike for Climate, Environmental Movement
Websitehttps://oneupaction.org/

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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