About Me
Tallie is a dedicated and impactful upperclassman student at The Harbour School who embodies a deep commitment to leveraging entrepreneurship and community leadership for sustainable change. As Executive Director of St. Martins Apparel, a student-led social enterprise dedicated to both environmental and economic sustainability, where she educates underprivileged is a dedicated and impactful Grade 11 student at The Harbour School, who embodies a deep commitment to leveraging entrepreneurship and community leadership for sustainable change. As Executive Director of St. Martin's Apparel, a student-led social enterprise dedicated to both environmental and economic sustainability, where she educates underprivileged students about entrepreneurship, while selling sustainable bags made from textile waste. She invites you to follow her work on Instagram @st_martins_apparel or on the website stmartinsapparel.com.
Her passion for environmental stewardship and global citizenship is evidenced by her position on the World Ocean Day Youth Advisory Council, where she is currently planning World Ocean Day events. Concurrently, as an Ambassador for The Alliance for Sustainable Schools, she drives grassroots sustainability efforts within her school community, managing a successful second-hand uniform shop, and is currently co-organizing a Student Biodiversity Summit.
She is now working on a Behavioral Economics paper mentored by Dr. Joshua Bacine at Oxford University, and gains hands-on scientific experience through a long-term Marine Science Internship. Her diverse experiences in social enterprise, international advocacy, and academic research have forged a determined and capable young leader focused on creating tangible, positive change in her community and the world
Project Description
The Ocean and Climate Literacy Webinar Series (OCL) is a youth-led initiative designed to address the critical gap in ocean and climate education for young people worldwide. Recognizing that the ocean is a fundamental part of the climate crisis solution, OCL delivers engaging, interactive webinar sessions that transform participants from learners into advocates. Through live activities and impactful speakers, we equip youth with the knowledge to understand the ocean's role as a climate regulator and the tools to champion sustainability within their own communities.
While launching as a pilot series, OCL aims to educate and inspire over 200 youth in its first cycle. The program features a multi-session curriculum featuring marine science experts and covering topics such as the ocean's function as a carbon sink, the critical role of phytoplankton, and innovative "Blue Hope" solutions like blue carbon and sustainable fisheries. We are always open to new speakers, so please email tlin@theharbourschool.edu.hk to express interest!
Operating under the umbrella of the World Ocean Day organization, OCL leverages a global support system for youth advocates. In the future, we hope to establish global hubs of ocean-climate learning to impact students globally to act for our planet.
