Curbing Climate Anxiety: STEAM Expo
Atlanta Youth Take the Lead at Climate STEAM Expo to Tackle Climate Anxiety with Innovation and Hope
Atlanta, GA — On Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the City of Atlanta will host the inaugural Curbing Climate Anxiety: STEAM Expo, an innovative, youth-centered event that empowers youth to take action on climate change while addressing the growing issue of climate anxiety. Organized and supported by Happy Mama Happy Mini Inc., this one-of-a-kind expo brings together students, families, and community members for a day of environmental education, mental health workshops, and sustainable action.
The project is led by a passionate cohort of local HBCU college students, who have spent months designing an event that uplifts the voices of youth and highlights their role in creating a greener, more hopeful future. These student leaders have curated interactive workshops, coordinated DIY planting stations, organized poster presentations, and will facilitate mental health sessions that directly confront the emotional weight of climate concerns.
The team and roles:
Nia Jones, Clark Atlanta University Graduate
Kaylin Clay, Senior at Spelman College
Ramya Cook, Senior at Spelman College
Kaliya Springer, Senior at Spelman College
Justine Wallace, Senior at Spelman College
Kassidi Auld, Junior at Clark Atlanta University
CURBING CLIMATE ANXIETY: STEAM EXPO
STEAM EXPO
”STEAM Expo is more than an event— it’s a call to action and a space for healing,” said a student organizer. “We want young people to leave feeling inspired, equipped, and hopeful.”
Event highlights include:
• Youth-led presentations on sustainability innovations
• Climate-focused workshops on energy, water, food systems, transportation, and waste
• Mental health sessions promoting resilience and eco-hope
• DIY planting and interactive exhibits
• Awards for youth innovation and community engagement
The event will also track participants’ feelings of “hope” at the beginning and end of the day, providing measurable insight into the power of youth-driven solutions to climate anxiety.
Happy Mama Happy Mini Inc., a local nonprofit supporting maternal and youth mental health, is proud to sponsor this initiative as part of its commitment to nurturing healthy futures for families and communities. “We believe that mental wellness and environmental justice go hand-in-hand,” said Nichelle, Co-Founder of Happy Mama Happy Mini Inc. “This event puts youth at the center of the solution, something our city and our future desperately need.”
Join us in supporting Atlanta’s youth under HBCU scholars' leadership as they plant seeds of sustainability and hope.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, September 20, 2025
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location, Atlanta, GA (TBD)
Registration is now open! Scan the QR code on our event flyer or click the Eventbrite link below.