Toluwalase Peace Abiona is a passionate Environmental Sustainability Advocate with over 5 years of experience in driving sustainability-focused projects and leading community-driven initiatives.As a Project and Program Manager, She has successfully managed over 15 projects in waste management, environmental advocacy, and youth engagement, with budgets exceeding $10,000.As a climate communications expert; she has spoken at over 25 events and her work has impacted 8000+ youths, increased awareness around climate action, and earned her global recognitions such as the Wangari Maathai Legacy Prize, Global recycling hero award and the Hero Level Tide Turner Award from the UN; which honours her exemplary contributions to environmental protection and climate change.She specializes in communications, sustainability project planning, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and program management.Founder: As the visionary founder of the Zero Plastic Straw Community, Toluwalase has actively championed the movement against single-use plastics. Under her leadership, the organization has made significant strides in raising awareness about the detrimental impact of plastic pollution and mobilizing about 10+ communities to adopt eco-friendly alternatives.Her goal is to build a greener, more sustainable future by fostering community action and leading transformational programs that align with sustainable development goals (SDGs).Toluwalase's desire goes beyond community-driven initiatives. As an aspiring politician, she seeks to leverage her expertise and influence to drive policy changes that prioritize environmental conservation and sustainable development. Her dedication to her community and her track record of successful environmental projects positions her as a formidable advocate for a greener and more sustainable future.Achievement summary: - First place winner, TECAthon Lagos- Winner; Global Recycling Hero Award,2024- Winner; Wangari Maathai Legacy Prize Award 2023- Planeteer Ambassador 2023- National Program manager; Global Wind Summit Lagos Nigeria,2023- Speaker & Judge; Global Digital Development Forum GDDF,2023- Community manager; Yiaga Africa;2022- Facilitator,Green mentorship program by U-recycle GMP 2022- Financial secretary & Welfare secretary;University of Lagos Science Students’ Association 2018-2021- Winner; Hero tidal turner (Ocean Hero) 2020- Winner; Osun state Nigeria leadership award 2019Let’s connect if you are passionate about sustainability, youth empowerment, or corporate social responsibility (CSR)