Jhon Diaz

Jhon is currently a freshman at the University of Washington, studying Community, Environment, and Planning (CEP) with a focus on environmental social justice and community empowerment. He is a dedicated and passionate leader with a background in project management, collaborative decision-making, event coordination, and community engagement. Jhon is deeply committed to advocating for just, equitable, and accessible systems and programs that uplift all communities.

At UW, Jhon has taken initiative in various leadership roles, including serving as the lead of his major’s Outreach & Admissions Committee, where he facilitated the admissions process for the upcoming cohort. He also contributed to the UW Office of Sustainability’s EarthWeek Committee, where he organized and led two events exploring the intersection of sustainability with urban design and planning, highlighting the vital connection between environmental justice and city development.

Before entering university, Jhon graduated from both Highline College through the running start program and Mount Rainier High School, where he demonstrated his leadership as student council secretary for three years, DECA president, and founder of MRHS’s first ever garden club. He also served on Highline College’s Student & Activities Budget Committee, where he helped assess and allocate funding for over 60 student-related budgets with a focus on equity and inclusion.

Jhon continues to channel his passion for climate justice, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development through his involvement with organizations that engage young leaders in advocacy work. He hopes to be part of, but also inspire the next generation of changemakers to push for bold climate action and equitable policy at the local level and national level.