Jennifer Uchendu is a climate activist, sustainability analyst, and founder of SustyVibes, a youth-led organization making sustainability relatable and actionable for young people in Nigeria. Jennifer’s interests lie in the intersections of women, youth, and the environment. Recently, she launched The Eco-Anxiety Africa project (TEAP), focused on exploring and understanding the experience of eco-anxiety in Africans populations through research and advocacy.

Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Covenant University and a Masters degree in Development Studies (specialized in climate change and gender) at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex. She is a 2021 Ashoka Fellow, a 2019 Chevening scholar, a 2018 Bill and Melinda Gates GoalKeeper, a 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow, and also the co-author of the e-book: “A Guide to Business Sustainability in Nigeria.” Jennifer sits on the board of environmental focused organizations such as ONCA, an arts charity in the UK and GIVO, a tech startup focused on the circular economy in Nigeria.