History
Founded in 2021, BAYLI is a student-based organization that has welcomed 70+ members across more than 28 Bay Area high schools, stretching from Branson to Monta Vista. Our organization is comprised of students from Huffman, Lofgren, Mullin, Khanna, and Eshoo districts; altogether, we engage in policy conversations with our elected representatives through town halls to unify the youth's voice through a single, confident call for climate action.
Past Members
The following students have graduated from high school
Katie Rueff
Katie Rueff is a graduate from Henry M. Gunn High School. As the leader of the Outreach committee, she oversaw member recruitment, event outreach, and fundraisers. Outside of BAYLI, she leads a youth environmental education group and loves planting trees!
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Hari Ganesh
Hari Ganesh is a senior at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale. He is the head of BAYLI’s outreach committee and is also a member of the policy committee. Outside of BAYLI, Hari enjoys debate tournaments, reading books, and making food. He is excited to create local environmental change through BAYLI!
Gary Ding
Gary Ding is a junior at The Harker School in San Jose. He is a co-lead of the State Advocacy team and a member of the San Jose City Action team. Outside of SVYCA, he is the public relations officer in the Harker Green Team as well as a trained Climate Reality Leader. He hopes that through youth engagement and leadership, progress can be made in combating climate change.
Ellen Kim
Ellen Kim is a senior at San Mateo High School. As a co-lead of the website committee, she works with other students to maintain and update the BAYLI website with events and information. Outside of BAYLI, she loves rock climbing and competing in debate and mock trial. She is excited to help help create change within the Bay Area community!
Jackie Nassiri
Jackie Nassiri is the head of tech. She goes to Menlo-Atherton High School as a junior and she is excited to create change throughout the Bay Area. She facilitates and oversees our online meetings, webinars, events, and workshops!