BLUEPRINT

BLUEPrint is a youth-driven policy initiative committed to drafting and advocating for a global Marine Bill of Rights, a visionary framework that recognizes the rights of the ocean and the responsibilities of its stewards.

This includes setting the standards of sustainable practices, the metrics by which we will measure change, and introducing proposed policy changes. We also seek to empower more people to engage in marine conservation by translating their opinions to drive policy change.

We meet once weekly and team members are expected to attend twice a month in order to fulfill requisite assignments.

See our journey below and follow the steps to create a Marine Bill of Rights in your own community!

Interested in joining our Marine Bill of Rights team?

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BLUEPrint Leader

Veeksha Chimaladinne

Veeksha serves as a Youth Exhibit Guide at the National Aquarium and a NOAA Youth Ambassador. For her Girl Scout Gold Award, she teaches environmental awareness classes to kids, inspiring the next generation to care for the planet.

BLUEPrint Lead Architect

Mason Kaplan

Mason Kaplan is a student and a passionate advocate for marine and wildlife conservation. I'm also interested in environmental policy, photography, and field research. I spend most of my free time fishing, hiking, birding, and aquascaping, just to name a few.

BLUEPrint Lead Architect

Saanvi Chiliveru

Saanvi Chiliveru is an Indian American student entrepreneur passionate. She is a 2024 Digital4Good Summit Changemaker Award recipient and a 2025 BINfluencer with DoSomething.org. She co-founded Shade Seekers, a student-led initiative working to reimagine green infrastructure.

BLUEPrint Lead Architect

Nicole Johnson

Nicole Johnson is a rising junior from Rogersville, Missouri, with a passion for animals, conservation, and environmental advocacy. I volunteer at a local zoo and am excited to help protect ocean ecosystems through the Marine Bill of Rights.

BLUEPrint Lead Architect

Sasha Khan

Sasha Khan serves as the Senior Brand Manager for the Brooklyn Youth Charitable Investment Group (BYCIG), where I help direct youth-driven philanthropy. As the founder of Planetary Solutions, I also lead initiatives to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable action.

Youth Assembly Member

Abdou Gibba

Passionate educator and environmental advocate committed to empowering young people through inclusive education and sustainability-driven projects. Dedicated to
fostering active citizenship, climate leadership, and community development.

Youth Assembly Member

Sahana Sujith

Coming soon!

Youth Assembly Member

Raheen Fatima

I am a youth environmental advocate passionate about marine protection, currently working with Green Mind Canada. I have strong ties to Indigenous communities and strive to promote environmental justice. My goal is to help protect our oceans while ensuring all voices are heard.

Recruit a Team of 5

Your Lead Architects will take on the following roles: Policy and Research Lead, Campaign and Advocacy Lead, Partnerships and Outreach Lead, Operations and Impact Manager, and Strategic Advisor.

Finalize a Project Narrative

Create a Project Narrative that includes the following sections: Issue/Problem, People Most Impacted, Plan of Action, Proof of Priority Issue, Partnering Individuals/Organizations, Timeline, End Goal, and Key Milestones.

This week‘s assignment Talk to 10 people in your community about Ocean Protection Policy.

Assignment #1

Talk to 10 people in your community about Ocean Protection Policy. By drawing insights from your network, you can better represent the overall community in your final Marine Bill of Rights Draft.

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Extra Assignment

Ocean Policy Assignment: Drafting a Youth-oriented Ocean Policy Brief. Assigning this projects will enable members to think further about a specific ocean policy and create a brief for it to develop the Marine Bill of Rights.

COMING SOON!

COMING SOON!

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