Our Team.

Our Dedicated Team consisting of young educators, community leaders, industry experts, and local citizens passionate about environmental sustainability and social innovation joining forces in driving change in Environmental Innovation to help citizens and business re-connect with nature through simple sustainable

alternatives.

Get to know the minds behind the academy.

Sabrina De Angelis

Founder

Sabrina is the visionary Founder of Own Your Voice Academy, dedicated to empowering the next generation of environmental leaders. With a deep passion for sustainability, advocacy, and leadership, Sabrina combines her personal experiences and global perspective to inspire youth, frontline communities, athletes, and health professionals to become confident changemakers.

Fluent in multiple languages: English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and backed by a strong academic background in international relations and environmental strategy, Sabrina creates vibrant, hands-on training programs that ignite leadership and empower changemakers.

Sabrina champions bold leadership and inspires transformative action in creating lasting environmental and social impact.

Oluoch Were

Head of Partnerships

& Strategic Growth

Oluoch is a seasoned clean energy and climate strategist with over 11 years of experience

advancing clean energy access. With a background in Strategic Management and Sustainability,

he has led teams and initiatives focused on delivering clean energy and sustainable projects.

Oluoch is committed to bridging the gap between energy equity and environmental justice. His

work aligns deeply with Own Your Voice Academy’s mission—empowering individuals and

communities to lead with clarity and courage in tackling environmental challenges.

Through his leadership, Oluoch inspires a new generation of changemakers to embrace clean

energy, reduce plastic use, and reconnect with nature, ensuring no one is left behind in the

journey toward a healthier, more sustainable planet.

Taevion Hill

Brand Ambassador & Website Designer

Taevion Hill is a dynamic freelance creative driven by a passion to serve and grow. He’s all about building sustainable, impactful work on a personal level and channels his energy through soccer to fuel that mission.

Molly Hanna

Grant Writer

Driven by a passion for education equity and environmental sustainability, Molly excels at transforming intricate data and concepts into persuasive stories.

With a background in Environmental Studies, Creative Writing, and Education, Molly supports mission-driven organizations through grant writing, research, communications, and data analysis - driven by her passion in setting the next generations up for success.

Kathy Nguen

Grant Writer

A passionate advocate for community empowerment, Kathy leverages her strong background in education, outreach, and fundraising to drive impact.

With a dual degree in Human Development and Music, Kathy combines creativity with a deep understanding of human connection and communication.

Committed to advancing equity-driven initiatives, Kathy is actively pursuing a career in development and public affairs to continue empowering underserved communities.

Mary OJ

Brand Ambassador

Mary is a creative content creator and brand ambassador with a sharp eye for creativity and storytelling. A film and television graduate, she’s passionate about movies and books that inspire and entertain.

Passionate about sustainability, Mary brings creativity and purpose to every project she undertakes.