SSMAP Report Now Available

Dive into insights, outcomes, and key learnings from this program.

Where Student Voices Become Environmental Action

Throughout the program, student ambassadors engage in an insightful learning journey where they design and lead sustainability campaigns inspired by CalRecycle’s Recycling Reimagined initiative. By turning these lessons into real community action, students grow into eco-leaders and environmental educators — using Grades of Green as a platform to amplify sustainable messaging, influence everyday habits, and create measurable impact on their campuses and beyond.

About CalRecycle & Recycling Reimagined

SSMAP Ambassadors are equipped with sustainable lessons and training from the best! Check out CalRecycle’s Recycling Reimagined Campaign to see what inspired our ambassadors to create their own social media campaign and create change in their community.

SSMAP Live Program Snapshot (January–May)

Composting & Climate Action

Students learn why composting matters, how to properly sort food scraps, and how to advocate for composting at school and in their communities.

Composting Made Simple

Ambassadors share practical tips to reduce odor and mess, helping normalize composting.

Beverage Container Recycling & Cash Redemption

Students educate peers on how to redeem eligible beverage containers and locate local recycling centers.

Innovative Recycling Methods

Ambassadors explore modern recycling solutions like Reverse Vending Machines and bag-drop programs to increase community participation.

Ditching Single-Use for Reusables

Students lead campaigns promoting reusable containers, bottles, and bags — building long-term sustainable habits.

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Follow our SSMAP student ambassadors on their social media accounts to learn how you can take action and create change alongside them!

Region
Student Name
Social Media Handle
NorCal
R Sen
@misha26meesh (TikTok) @eloerct561_ioi (Instagram) @renata-m9b9f (YouTube)
NorCal
Shaun Zhang
@humboldtrunners
NorCal
Jade Meza
@humboldtrunners
NorCal
Ahmad Price
@humboldtrunners
NorCal
Kate Pringle
@humboldtrunners
Central
Emily Hoskins
@em.hoskins
Central
Savannah Taylor
@savy.taylor
Central
Malina Wong
@ful.field
Central
Chloe Rogers
@chloe_ssmap
SoCal
Yenifer Herrera
@yenifer.mov (Instagtam) @jenny5315 (TikTok)
SoCal
Keira Kato
@kieraa.archives
SoCal
Isaiah Patrie
@isaiahpastry
SoCal
Nathan Santos
@nathansm1nd
SoCal
Vanessa Polk
@queerclimatebaddie
Region
Student Name
Social Media Handle
NorCal
Shraddha Pallerla
Shraddha Pallerla (LinkedIn)
NorCal
Anqi Fan
@aqbluewave
NorCal
Megan Ly
@tomeganly
NorCal
Ishq Kandhra
@ik.bluewave
NorCal
Thao Trosien
@rays.ofthebay
NorCal
Jess Martinez
@rays.ofthebay
NorCal
Lena Totten
@rays.ofthebay
NorCal
Isabella Larsen
@rays.ofthebay
Central
Christian Ascencio
@riverbankyouthcouncil
Central
Grace O’Brien
@gatewayacademyk12
Central
Jordan Nguyen
@recyclepig
Central
Neha Prabhakar
@recycle_mouse
Central
Roberto Yepez
@recyclegoat_
SoCal
Sadie Kaplan
@animalrescue_club
SoCal
Maya Wiemann
@sdpollinatormonitoringprogram
SoCal
Hina Funada
@ssmapbear.h
SoCal
Jessica Ornelas
@ssmap_jess_ambassador
SoCal
Joely Kim
@ssmap.joely
SoCal
Lorelei Davis
@ssmap.lorelei
SoCal
Jocelyne Fabian
@ecagreenalliance
SoCal
Briana Sanchez
@bri17o

Ambassador Spotlight - Malina Wong (@ful.field)

Isabella Lee
Multmedia Outreach & Operations Specialist

Born and raised in Los Angeles County, Isabella studied Psychology at UCLA with a focus on Digital Humanities and Community Engagement. A lifelong creative, she’s been drawing since childhood and has explored many forms of art—from painting and digital illustration to video editing. During college, Isabella discovered a passion for user experience design, which combined her technical skills with her love for thoughtful, people-centered problem solving. She gained hands-on experience in UX, website design, and project management through various academic projects and internships. Isabella is proud to support environmental education through Grades of Green, where she brings together her creativity and advocacy. In high school, her artwork was recognized in an international ocean awareness competition, and in college, she received an award from a UCLA student organization for a piece highlighting the connection between nature and mental health. Outside of work, Isabella enjoys reading, drawing, and finding inspiration in everyday moments.

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