Isabella Brahmst is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UCLA, double majoring in Climate Science and Political Science. With the lived experience of being the child of immigrants and coming from a multicultural family with Jamaican and German roots, Isabella brings a global perspective to the fight for climate justice. Her commitment to climate solutions is grounded in both science and policy, inspired by her family’s multigenerational background in farming.
Isabella was on Our Children’s Trust team as a governmental affairs intern for about two years, supporting youth climate litigation by garnering Congressional backing, assisting in the filing of amicus briefs and a joint resolution, and contributing to the #SaveJuliana campaign. She has also conducted research alongside Dr. Aradhna Tripati on the effects of climate change on microclimates in the hometowns of youth plaintiffs in the Genesis v. EPA case. This past summer, she interned in the U.S. Senate where she gained tools in understanding how to effectuate change through the legislative process. .
A proud fellow of the CDLS program, Isabella values the sense of community and collaboration it fosters. She believes that STEM thrives when a mosaic of diverse voices and perspectives come together. With this, she takes it upon herself to always seek to amplify voices beyond her own and try to deepen her understanding of the world everyday.
Outside of academics, Isabella enjoys scuba diving, visiting astronomy observatories, exploring new places, and spending time with animals. She grew up on a goat and flower farm and continues to draw inspiration from nature and her global family network.