Shayne Fitz-Coy is a co-creator of the Climate Leaders Fellowship. He conceived the idea, recruited Dr. Alice Siu and John Hsu, and got the program started.
From a summit to a fellowship
The initiative began in 2021 as the Global Youth Climate Summit. It was later developed into the Climate Leaders Fellowship.
Fitz-Coy helped fund the early curriculum, speakers and instructors. Hsu refined the program, while Siu worked on its institutional partnerships.
Hsu now leads the fellowship. Fitz-Coy continues to back the program financially.
“Making sparks is one thing, building a fire is another, keeping the fire going yet another.”
Shayne Fitz-Coy
Developing people through practical work
The fellowship gives high school students practice in leadership through local climate projects. Fellows research a problem, plan a response and carry out work in their communities.
The program is a collaboration between Stanford University’s Deliberative Democracy Lab, the Rustic Pathways Foundation and Rustic Pathways.
About Shayne Fitz-Coy
Fitz-Coy is an operator-investor who buys companies and builds people. He is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Sabot Family Companies and CEO of Rustic Pathways.
His official biography covers his company ownership, operating experience and teaching.
Climate Action Program for High School Students | Climate Leaders Fellowship 