Caleigh Chia, ranked first in her Senior Class at Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, California, serves as Communications Director for the Project Green Schools’ National Youth Council. She is passionate about environmental advocacy and elevating youth voices through storytelling and strategic communication. Caleigh has spoken at the U.S. Capitol regarding clean energy and caring for our ocean ecosystems.

Over the past four years, Caleigh has served as the ASB Class President, helping build a school culture rooted in inclusion, spirit, and student voice. As founder and president of her school’s National Green Schools Society chapter, she has led environmental initiatives that empower students to take ownership of sustainability and their collective impact. Outside of leadership, she is a Varsity Tennis player, accomplished pianist, and author of a Congressional Award winning children’s book created to bring comfort and hope to families affected by cancer.