About Maya meena

 Maya Meena Zachry, 6, is a vivacious, articulate, and passionate ocean enthusiast. Her fight against plastic pollution began in 2018. She was touched by a video of a sea turtle crying in pain while rescuers tried to remove a plastic straw from its nose. At age 3, She was instantly called to action to launch her campaign against single use plastic straws. Maya’s response to a common question on why she wants to take action, “because I can, so I MUST!” 

In the time following her launch of her campaign against single use plastic straws, Maya has been compelled to take action in her community beyond her environmental efforts. She answered a call to action and implores kids to join her. She has facilitated aid and support for causes close to her heart. 

Maya, a third-grade student, frequently quotes Dr. Suess’ “The Lorax”: “Unless someone like YOU cares a whole awful lot, NOTHING is going to get better, It’s NOT.”

Maya’s other interests include traveling, hiking, reading, art, dance parties and running. Her role models include Greta Thunberg, Bob Marley, Harriet Tubman, Al Gore, and Sally Ride