CURBING CLIMATE ANXIETY: STEAM EXPO recap 2025
Celebrating Youth Leadership, Mental Health, and Climate Action in Atlanta, GA.
Youth Leading Climate Action
Atlanta’s youth led the way in climate action through the inaugural Curbing Climate Anxiety: STEAM Expo, hosted in partnership with Happy Mama Happy Mini Inc. As a fiscal sponsor, we were proud to support this groundbreaking initiative.
The Expo brought together 1,500 youth across metro Atlanta for:
- Hands-on STEAM activities
- Climate learning stations
- Creative expression
- Guided reflection to help youth understand, process, and respond to climate anxiety
Our onsite wellness hub, The Mental Wellness Station, provided additional support, helping youth design climate solutions rooted in creativity, courage, innovation, and emotional well-being.
Inspiration and Reflection
A highlight of the Expo was the keynote by Dr. Morris, inspiring participants to explore the intersections of climate, mental health, community-driven solutions, and AI.
Our Co-Founders, Hannah Marie & Nichelle, also led a Mental Health & Climate Workshop, creating a safe space for reflection, healing, and action. Youth left empowered, equipped, and hopeful, ready to turn concern into real solutions for a sustainable future.
A Historic Declaring Day
Following the completion of the Expo, the Atlanta City Council officially declared December 1, 2025, as “Atlanta Youth Climate Action Day”—a historic moment for the city.
Happy Mama Happy Mini Inc. was proud to be part of this declaring day, standing alongside youth, organizers, and community partners to celebrate leadership, collaboration, and the integration of mental wellness and environmental justice.
Gratitude to Our Partners
A huge thank-you to:
- City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience
- Councilmember Eshé Collins
- Atlanta City Council
- Lonnie Johnson STEM Center
- Atlanta University Center (AUC) student leaders
- And all facilitators, supporters, and participants who brought brilliance, creativity, and dedication every step of the way
Moving Atlanta Forward, Together
Yes, there were hurdles, but the youth, our team, and community partners proved that with heart, resilience, and courage, transformative experiences can flourish.
The seeds we planted that weekend, through innovation, collaboration, and inspiration, will continue to grow, shaping a future where mental wellness and climate action thrive together.
Atlanta’s youth are leading the way, and we are honored to stand alongside them, Moving Atlanta Forward, Together.
Curbing Climate Anxiety: STEAM Expo
Atlanta Youth Take the Lead at Climate STEAM Expo to Tackle Climate Anxiety with Innovation and Hope
Atlanta, GA — Sunday, September 21, 2025 — The City of Atlanta hosted the inaugural Curbing Climate Anxiety: STEAM Expo, an innovative, youth-centered event designed to empower young people to take action on climate change while addressing the growing concern of climate anxiety. Organized and supported by Happy Mama Happy Mini Inc., this one-of-a-kind expo brought together students, families, and community members for a day of environmental education, mental health awareness, and sustainable action.
The Expo featured hands-on STEAM activities, climate learning stations, creative expression opportunities, and guided reflection, alongside a wellness hub, The Mental Wellness Station, to support youth as they designed climate solutions rooted in creativity, courage, and emotional well-being.
Through this inaugural event, Atlanta’s youth, families, and community leaders came together to transform concern into action, demonstrating that climate education, innovation, and mental wellness can go hand in hand.
Meet the STEAM Team!
Meet the STEAM Team!
Our STEAM Team is powered by passionate experts, educators, and student leaders who bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math to life in meaningful and engaging ways.
This project is led by a dedicated cohort of local HBCU students who have spent months designing an experience that uplifts youth voices and highlights their vital role in building a greener, more hopeful future. These student leaders have thoughtfully curated interactive workshops, coordinated hands-on planting stations, organized creative poster presentations, and will facilitate mental health sessions that address the emotional impact of climate concerns.
Together, the STEAM Team ignites creativity, eases climate anxiety through knowledge, and empowers the next generation with the tools to transform concern into action.