Author Kamilah Martin

Kamilah Martin is the U.S. Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute’s international youth program, Roots & Shoots, where young people are empowered and supported to use the gift of their lives to make a positive difference in the world for people, animals, and the environment. Kamilah brings to this role 15 years of experience in program and organizational development, education, and philanthropy. She earned a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management. Kamilah has spoken to audiences all over the world, from the United Nations in New York City to the Global Student Leaders Summit in Costa Rica to virtual seminars that reach Australia and Ghana. She is in her happiest place when she is experiencing the beauty and peace of nature or supporting people, especially young people, in reaching their fullest potential.