Ethan Maday, Website Editor
Ethan Maday is a 10th-grade student at Santa Barbara High School (Class of 2028) in Santa Barbara, California, and is passionate about climate policy, politics, and the outdoors. He currently serves as President of the SBHS Environmental Advocacy Club, where he organizes youth-led events, campaigns, and advocacy efforts, including a recent walkout demanding climate accountability. His goal this year is to help students better understand local environmental and political actions and news. Ethan received the Next-Gen Environmental Hero Award from a local environmental law nonprofit, presented by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, in recognition of his leadership opposing the restart of a local offshore drilling operation. He has also delivered a keynote speech at a nonprofit gala, sharing his vision for a more sustainable future. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, camping, surfing, video work, and mountain biking. Ethan writes news and environmental stories for The Forge and also contributes to Bluedot Living, focusing on policy, local action, and helping young people understand politics. Additionally, he manages the website, edits most YouTube videos, and contributes to Forge Tech.
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