Aniya Butler, an Oakland, CA-based 15-year-old spoken word poet and performer, is a Lead Circle Member within Youth vs Apocalypse (YVA), an organization dedicated to both Climate Justice and Social Justice. Aniya is also the coordinator of YVA’s Hip Hop and Climate Justice initiative and a member of the organization’s management team. Aniya views her calling as helping rebuild a world with foundations of equity, sustainability and love, so that every living thing can truly thrive.