Yazid Salahudeen Mikail is a multifaceted leader carving a path at the intersection of data and environmental action. With over five years of professional experience, his expertise spans data science, storytelling, policy advocacy, and international development. This diverse skillset fuels his commitment to tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development goals.

Yazid currently volunteers as a core team member with Climate Change Al, a global non-profit that catalyzes impactful work at the intersection of climate change and machine learning. He also works with The Ashley Lashley Foundation, a not-for-profit organization based in Barbados working on the intersection between climate change and health as the Healthy Environmentally-Friendly Youth (HEY) Campaign Coordinator. Leading the campaign’s implementation and advocacy efforts across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and North America.

Prior to his current endeavors, Yazid served as a data value advocate at the UN Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data. There, he championed the utilization of data to achieve the UN’s ambitious goals, aiming to improve lives, address inequality, and promote environmental sustainability. Additionally, his dedication to youth empowerment led him to become a youth advisor on the Iris Project’s advisory board.

Working alongside fellow advisors from around the world, he mobilized young people to apply and secure funding of up to $120,000 for their nature restoration and protection projects through the prestigious Iris Prize. He also co-led the development of the first Africa Youth Climate Action Plan (AYCAP), an action plan co-created by young people from across Africa outlining the key priorities for climate action in Africa and youth and government policymakers’ roles.

Yazid has professional certifications from Google and IBM in Data Science, Cornell University in Environmental Education and Community Engagement, and Project Management from the University of Virginia. Beyond certifications, Yazid actively participates in renowned fellowships focused on climate change, civic engagement, and data science. The Oxford School of Climate Change Fellowship, Civic Change Makers Fellowship, Solving Public Problems Accelerator Program, Climate Democracy Action Program, and YALI RLC Fellowship are just a few examples of his dedication to expanding his knowledge and network for the betterment of the planet.

Yazid Salahudeen Mikail’s diverse skillset, extensive experience, and unwavering passion for sustainability paint a picture of a visionary leader.