Aravna Lucsama

Aravna is originally from the Caribbean, with roots in the Turks and Caicos Islands and Haiti. She is currently based on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Secwépemc Nation in Kamloops, British Columbia, where she serves as a Co-Lead with Youth Climate Corps BC.
 

Aravna is pursuing a Bachelor of Natural Resource Science at Thompson Rivers University, where her studies have strengthened her passion for environmental stewardship, climate resilience, and sustainable community development. Growing up in the Caribbean gave her an early appreciation for the close relationship between communities and the natural environment. She believes that meaningful climate action begins with listening to communities, fostering collaboration, and empowering young people to become leaders and change makers.
 

Through her work with Youth Climate Corps BC, Aravna is committed to creating welcoming spaces where youth can connect, learn, and take action.

 

Outside of her professional role, Aravna enjoys watching soccer matches, listening to music and exploring the natural beauty of British Columbia. Coming from the Caribbean, she appreciates the opportunity to experience a different landscape and has embraced outdoor activities as a way to connect with her new community and the environment around her.