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Meet Hannah Testa

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Hannah Testa is a sustainability advocate, international speaker, author, TEDx speaker, politico, and founder of Hannah4Change, a non-profit dedicated to fighting issues that impact the planet.  She is a vegan who enjoys healthy living and loves to share her passion with others.  Hannah excels at partnering with businesses and government to influence them to develop more sustainable practices.  Hannah has received numerous honors and awards, including the People Magazine's "10 Girls Changing the World", TEEN Vogue's "21 Under 21", Teen Earth Day Hero by CNN, the Action for Nature International Young Eco-Hero Award, and many others.  She is a board member for several organizations including Captain Planet Foundation and The HAPPY Org., and a youth ambassador for several other organizations.

Hannah is a 21 year old college student and resides in Cumming GA.  She is passionate about issues that affect our planet and she has been using her influence since a young age to educate others, as she believes that "knowledge is power".

​She is incredibly passionate about animals and environmental issues that have an impact on wildlife.  From kindergarten she has utilized her leadership skills to teach and influence others, and has truly become a voice for those that do not have a voice, including rhinos, elephants, horses, bears, dolphins, chimps, and orcas.  Hannah has presented to thousands of adults and children across the world - as well as big businesses and local, state, and international government officials - on plastic pollution and practical ways residents can reduce their plastic footprint.  Hannah’s ability to see problems and provide practical solutions that are so convincing is extraordinary, and she is able to inspire people that even small changes can make a huge difference in our world.

She has used her influence to work with governmental leaders and business executives to make sustainable decisions.  She is working with businesses to develop more sustainable practices, influencing restaurants to reduce their plastic footprint, and partnering with politicians to propose legislation to protect Mother Earth.  As some examples of this, she worked as part of a global coalition of NGO's to influence Starbucks to develop a more sustainable coffee cup, she influenced a restaurant chain to switch to paper straws, and she partnered with Kashi to co-create healthy, organic, non-GMO cereals and snacks for kids to prove that healthy food can also taste great.

Through a combination of speaking engagements, articles, social media, videos, partnerships, alliances, and campaigns, Hannah influences positive change in this world.

Keep visiting this site and follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Hannah4Change to see all of her recent activities and how you can help.
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"You must be the change you wish to see in this world"
                                                        --  Mahatma Gandhi

Honors and Awards

Co-Editor, OHWAKE Magazine, 2021-2023
Youth Ambassador, Plastic Pollution Coalition, 2014-2023
Board Member - Captain Planet Foundation, 2021-2023
Board Member, The HAPPY Organization, 2019-2023
Youth Board Member, ProVeg International, 2022
World Economic Forum Global Plastic Action Partnership's Plastic Action Champions (member), 2021-2022​
​Global Plastic Action Partnership's "Plastic Action Champions" - 2021
Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21 - 2020​
PEOPLE Magazine "Girls Changing the World" - 2020
​Legendary Gyrl - Gyrl of the Month - 2020
​Team Member - Million Dollar Vegan Campaign, 2019-2020
Ambassador and Agent for Change, Simply Straws, 2014-2020
​Ocean Health Leader and "Catch the Wave" Ambassador by Lonely Whale Foundation, 2017-2020
Contributing Writer for MyForsyth Magazine, 2017-2020
5 Gyres Advisory Board, 2017-2020
5 Gyres Ambassador, 2015-2020
Co-President, Animal Hero Kids, 2015-2020
​YouthMundus Ambassador, 2019-2020
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper "River Hero" Award, 2019
​Contributing Writer for Conscious Life Journal, 2018
Surfrider Foundation Georgia's Environmental Hero Award, 2018
30 Under 30 Award by YNPN Atlanta (Young Nonprofit Professionals Network), 2018
Community Champion by Constellation, an Exelon Company, 2018
Unilever Bright Future Award, 2018​
​Charter for Compassion "Environment Sector" Advisory Board, 2018
Action For Nature International Young Eco-Hero Award, 2018
Member of a Global Coalition to Successfully Convince Starbucks to Develop a Recyclable Coffee Cup, 2018
​State of Georgia Resolution passed in Hannah's honor declaring Plastic Pollution Awareness Day, 2017 and 2018
Hero to Animals Award by peta2, 2017
Teen Earth Day Hero by CNN, 2017
Environmental Impact Award Winner by the National Youth Activist Awards (NYAA), 2017
Forsyth County (GA) Proclamation declaring Plastic Pollution Awareness Day, 2017
Young Superhero for Earth Award by Captain Planet Foundation, 2016
Animal Hero Kids Wildlife Freedom Award, 2016
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, 2016
Pioneer of Sustainability award, Ted’s Montana Grill (first ever recipient), 2016
Georgia Resolutions (SR1034 and HR1530) passed to recognize Hannah’s volunteer efforts, 2016
President’s Volunteer Service Award, 2015 and 2016
Prudential Spirit of Community Award “Distinguished Finalist” for animal rights efforts, 2016
Magnificent Kids SuperHero, 2016
Featured in Time for Kids Magazine,  Earth Day edition, 2015
5 Gyres Ocean Hero 2015
Local Winner, Kohl’s Care Scholarship, 2015
Created plastic pollution videos utilized in Bermuda educational programs by Keep Bermuda Beautiful, 2014
Student of the Year - Keep Forsyth County Beautiful, 2014
​Board Member, One More Generation, 2013-2014 
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Hannah4Change in the News

​Dec 2022 - School Library Journal - "Here's What Young Climate Activists are Doing - and Reading"
Mar 2022 - Farmers Review Africa - "Young People Join ProVeg International to Demand Food System Change"

Jan 2022 - Channel Kindness - "Climate Activist Hannah Testa Fights for Change"
Feb 2021 - Fresh Leaf Podcast - "Voice of Youth in Transforming Causes Impacting Society"
Nov 2020 - Teen Vogue - "Teen Vogue's 21 Under 21, 2020:  The Girls and Femmes Building a Better Future"
​Nov 2020 - Forsyth County News - "TEDxAlpharettaWomen Hopes to Inspire, Give Hope to Community in Upcoming Conference"
Oct 2020 - Forsyth County News - "Local Young Activist Releases New Book on her Journey to Creating Change for the Environment"

​Oct 2020 - People Magazine - "Meet PEOPLE's Girls Changing the World in 2020"
​July 2020 - Atlanta Soccer News - "Hannah Testa: Beyond the Beautiful Game"
May 2020 - Hopefully Sustainable - "How Youth are Leading the Fight against Climate Change"
May 2020 - Wiki.ezvid.com - "5 Organizations Combating Pollution"
Dec 2019 - Atlanta Journal Constitution - "
Thunberg is Time's 'person of the year'; here are Georgia's young climate activists"

Sep 2019 - Atlanta Journal Constitution - "Hundreds Gather at Georgia Capitol to Demand Immediate Climate Action"
Sep 2019 - Common Dreams - "To the Adults Striking Today for the Future, Thank You"
Aug 2019 - Atlanta Journal Constitution - "How Teachers Bring Climate Science into the Classroom"
Aug 2019 - Forsyth County News - "This Forsyth County Teen Used Cereal to Help Local Charity"
Jul 2019 - The Lily.com - "Meet 4 Teen Eco-Activists Hustling to Save the Planet and Moms Who Make Their Work Possible"
Jul 2019 - India Times
 - "Our Planet is Slowly Sinking in Plastic & We're Doing a Terrible Job of Keeping It from Dying"
Jul 2019 - Atlanta Journal Constitution - "How Can We Get Plastic Waste Under Control"
Jun 2019 - Waste360.com - "Second Ocean Heroes Bootcamp Empowers Youth to Beat Plastic Pollution"
Jun 2019 - Miss O and Friends - "Hannah Testa is Here to Take Action 4 the Planet"

Apr 2019 - Parade Magazine - "The 16-Year-Old Founder of Hannah4Change Says 'Plastic Pollution is Threatening My Future"
​Apr 2019 - Parade Magazine - "This Earth Day, Ditch Plastic for These Alternative Reusable Products"
Apr 2019 - Baking Business - "Kashi Teams Up with Gen-Z Influencers to Create New Snack"
Mar 2019 - Atlanta Journal Constitution - "Hannah Testa:  Georgia Teen Campaigns Against Plastic Pollution"

Dec 2018 - Teen Vogue Magazine - "16-Year-Old Hannah Testa is Taking on the Plastics Crisis"
Dec 2018 - bUneke Magazine - "Amazing Children:  Hannah4Change"
Nov 2018 - Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch - "Teens Brainstorm Real-World Conservation Ideas at Eco Summit"
Sep 2018 - Forsyth County News 400 Life Magazine - "Women of Forsyth" 
Aug 2018 - Forbes Magazine - "Calling All Tweens:  Brands Begin Their Push for Generation Z"

Aug 2018 - Forsyth County News - "Local Teen Earns International Award for Environmental Work"
​Jul 2018 - Goop Magazine - "The Woman Leading the Charge to End Plastic Pollution"
Jul 2018 - Yes! Magazine - "This Boot Camp Trains Young People to Fight Plastic Pollution"
Jun 2018 - Our Daily Planet - "
Interview of the Week:  Hannah Testa"
Jun 2018 - The Aspen Times - "American Renewable Energy Day Summit kicks off in Snowmass Village"
May 2018 - The Hindu - "Giving Them a VOICE"
May 2018 - USA Today - "LeBron James 
breaks social media silence, hands over Instagram account for 'greater good'"
May 2018 - Good Morning America - "Instagram Pays It Forward by Throwing a Kindness Prom for Teen Influencers"
Mar 2018 - Green Living Guy - "Global Campaign Challenges Starbucks to Keep Its Promise to Curb Plastic Pollution"

Mar 2018 - Recycling Today - "Plastic pressure applied to Starbucks"
Mar 2018 - One Green Planet - "Meet the 15-Year-Old Activist Fighting to End Plastic Pollution!"
Mar 2018 - Plastic Pollution Coalition - "15 Year Old Testa Spearheads Second Annual Plastic Pollution Awareness Day"
Feb 2018 - Girlie Girl Army - "Today is PPAD, and This 15 Year Old is Doing More About it Than You Are"
Feb 2018 - Greenpeace - "This Fifteen-Year-Old is Turning the Tide on Plastic Pollution"
Feb 2018 - National Parks Conservation Association - "Inspiring Teen Puts a Spotlight on a Pervasive Trash Problem"
Feb 2018 - Earth911 - "Teen Champions Plastic Pollution Awareness Day"
​Feb 2018 - Captain Planet Foundation - "Georgia Declares Feb 15 2018 Plastic Pollution Awareness Day"
Nov 2017 - Animal Welfare Institute Magazine - "Young Activists All In on Animal Protection"
Oct 2017 - Huffington Post and Southern Seasons Magazine - "Breaking Free from Plastics Through Art"
Aug 2017 - One Green Planet - "Meet Incredible Teen Who Created Plastic Pollution Awareness Day to Inspire the World!"

Aug 2017 - Mind Body Green - "The Most Effective Thing You Can Do For The Environment, As Told By Activists"
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Jul 2017 - peta2 - "Meet the Teen Who Created Plastic Pollution Awareness Day"
Jul 2017 - World Oceans Day - "Sea Youth Rise Up 2017!"
​May 2017 - LeMauricien (Mauritius Newspaper) - "US T
eenager with Ties to Mauritius Campaigns Against Plastic Pollution"
Apr 2017 - CNN - "Teen Earth Day Hero Talks Plastic Pollution"
Apr 2017 - Sustainable Directions - "Hannah Testa, Adrian Grenier, and Their Quest for a #StrawlessOcean"
Mar 2017 - The Weather Channel/Local Now - "Local Hero Talks about Plastic Pollution"
Feb 2017 – Mind Body Green - “Youngest Environmentalist Ever? How This 14-Year Old Is Changing The Planet"
Feb 2017 - ABC News Atlanta (WSBTV) - "14-year-old Student Spearheads Plastic Pollution Awareness in Georgia"

Feb 2017 - NBC News Savannah (WSAV) - "14-year-old Georgian Helps Create First Plastic Pollution Awareness Day"
Feb 2017 - Southern Seasons Magazine - "Captain Planet Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering Youth"
Jan 2017 - Girlie Girl Army - "
Why This 14 Year Old Girl Is Getting Nationwide Acclaim For Her Environmental Heroics"
Jan 2017 - Forsyth Herald - "Local Middle School Student Creates Plastic Pollution Awareness Day"
Jan 2017 - LadyBoss Blogger - "Hannah Testa Advocates For Animals And The Environment By Educating The Masses"
Dec 2016 - Sierra Magazine - "The Oh-So-Bright Future of Wildlife Conservation"

Jun 2016 - Atlanta Journal Constitution - "Sunday Conversation with Hannah Testa"
Jun 2016 - Forsyth County News - "
Middle School Student Honored for Volunteer Efforts"
Feb 2015 - Forsyth County News - "12-year-old Forsyth Student Raises Money for Baby Elephants"
Sep 2014 - Forsyth County News - "KFCB Honors Volunteers"
​Apr 2014 - Forsyth County News - "
Kelly Mill Fifth-Grader Fights Plastic Pollution"
Sep 2013 - CBS News Atlanta - "10-Year-Old Organizes Fundraiser for Horse Rescue Group"
​Jul 2013 - The Connection - "The More You Know About the Rhino"
Mar 2013 - Forsyth County News - "Girl Collects Petitions to Save Rhinos"

Hannah4Change in Books

Turn the Tide, published by HarperCollins, March 2022
Girl Warriors
, published by Chicago Review Press, April 2021
Taking on the Plastics Crisis, published by Penguin RandomHouse, Oct 2020
Living Lively, June 2020
Chemical World, June 2020
You Are Eating Plastic Every Day: What's in Our Food?, Aug 2019
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English Sparks, Light Up Your Future, 2019
Life without Plastic:  The Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Avoiding Plastic, 2017
Saving Animals -A Young Activist's Guide, 2017
Animal Hero Kids:  Voices for the Voiceless, 2015
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