A global message from a nation of islands.
Saving the planet starts at home.
Parenting, teaching, and growing up here comes with unique challenges, but also endless opportunities to lead by example.
At Sustainable Me, our mission is to help families, teachers, and communities raise resilient, adaptable kids who care deeply and think boldly.
We make sustainability simple and hands-on through youth camps, educator workshops, and everyday tools rooted in global best practices.
We weave together creative vision and practical structure — pairing the heart-led hope of solarpunk values with the grounded, goal-based focus of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Think of them as companion plants: one dreaming, one anchoring.
These practices aren’t just theoretical — they’re actionable and effective.
Meet the Founders
Kya Nguyen
Co-founder, Chief Creative Officer
Ava Turnquest
Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Kya Nguyen and Ava Turnquest founded Sustainable Me with a shared vision: to raise a generation of Bahamian children who not only protect the planet but also close equity gaps and open doors to brighter futures.
Drawing from their backgrounds in design and journalism, they bring together creativity and storytelling to make sustainability accessible, joyful, and actionable. Their work is grounded in the belief that children everywhere deserve the tools to imagine beyond survival — toward futures that end poverty, strengthen communities, and create quality of life for all.
Both mothers, both dreamers, and both doers, Kya and Ava are dedicated to showing that sustainability is not an abstract idea — it is the daily practice of building a just, resilient, and hopeful future.
Meet The Team
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Charli is the founder of Change the Tune and a Harvard award-winning educator and researcher. Her work centers on radical learning models, social justice, and equipping young people to design bold solutions for the future. She brings global expertise to Sustainable Me’s camps and workshops.
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Ranique is the founder of Certified Conch, an organization dedicated to developing modern and unique ways of engagement to enhance education and awareness of conservation and sustainability. By incorporating creative learning and aligning cultural expressions with environmental consciousness, Ranique brings a fresh perspective to youth advocacy and inspires communities to connect with the environment in meaningful ways.
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Ariannah is a community organizer and sustainability advocate dedicated to expanding access to education and civic engagement. Through her work with the Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG), and BeachLink Project, she brings strong project management and facilitation skills, alongside a commitment to youth leadership to the Sustainable Me team.
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Nakia is a nonprofit strategist with extensive experience in grantmaking and organizational development. She is passionate about helping communities thrive by connecting resources, building partnerships, and supporting sustainable youth-focused initiatives.
Our Partners:
University of The Bahamas
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Bahamas Reef Environmental Educational Foundation
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Organization for Responsible Governance
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Change The Tune
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Hands for Hunger
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Poinciana Paper Press
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New Providence Ecology Park
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Bahamas Plastics
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Equality Bahamas
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Cloud Carib
University of The Bahamas 〰️ Bahamas Reef Environmental Educational Foundation 〰️ Organization for Responsible Governance 〰️ Change The Tune 〰️ Hands for Hunger 〰️ Poinciana Paper Press 〰️ New Providence Ecology Park 〰️ Bahamas Plastics 〰️ Equality Bahamas 〰️ Cloud Carib
Join the team
Passionate about sustainability, creativity, or working with young people? We’re always looking for volunteers to help us grow our programs and make a lasting impact. Whether you love teaching, event planning, storytelling, or just want to lend a hand, there’s a place for you at Sustainable Me.
