Our Team
Director
Ava Lipsky
Ava is a junior at Emory University and a graduate from The Horace Mann School. Her interests in community service, environmental science, and public health inspire her extracurricular activities. In high school, Ava participated in Green HM (her schools’ environmentalism club), ECO2 Magazine, STEAM Service Learning Team, which puts together STEAM lessons for underprivileged children, and the Center for Community Values and Action Committee, which organizes school-wide service learning activities. At Emory, she pursues her interests working on the executive board of Project Downtown Atlanta, and the Environmental Health Committee of Emory's American Medical Student Association chapter.
Ava wrote for the Student Vaccine Work Group under the National Student Bioethics Association. Articles such as “Healthcare Inequities—Its All About Access” and “Social Stigmatization Through the HIV and COVID-19 Pandemics” were researched and authored by Ava.
Ava participated in a program at the Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on climate change and public health and studied the effects of climate change on infectious diseases and their impact on public health at Brown University.
Ava founded Dress Equity, a non-for-profit that recycles and donates gently used dresses for teens.
Social Media Chair
Henry Terlevich
Henry Terlevich is the founder and CEO of Etcetera Streetwear, an e-commerce upcycling “one of a kind” vintage clothing company. His brand has grown to 28K followers. A passionate advocate for sustainability within the fashion industry, Henry is a dedicated member of the Textiles Working Group of Circular Philadelphia, an organization which promotes the growth of a waste-free local economy. His efforts identifying effective national and international policy initiatives and legislation that could be replicated in Pennsylvania led to him being invited to join the Outreach and Development Subcommittee of Circular Philadelphia’s Board of Directors.
As class of 2023 at The Shipley School, Henry’s love for fashion and the environment manifests in his work as the Costume Chairperson for Shipley Theatrical productions, along with his position as the Co-Head of Service for the school, where he emphasizes the importance of environmental projects school-wide. In his spare time, Henry grows vegetable seedlings for Bethel Church Academy, and creates his own award-winning floral creations as a member of the Shipley Gardening Club, Sprouts. He is overjoyed to be involved in a community such as Teens for Trees, and hopes that his efforts can help create a more sustainable tomorrow.
Advocacy Chair
Robbie Lipsky
Robbie is a junior at The Birch Wathen Lenox School in New York City. He previously attended The Horace Mann School. His interests in business, environmental science, and community service inspire his extracurricular involvement. Robbie serves as head of the Project Sunshine Club and co-head of the BWL Brokers Club. He also volunteers with Grassroots Grocery, supporting local communities in need.
An avid fisherman and environmental advocate, Robbie founded and manages @fisherkidofficial, a social media platform dedicated to responsible fishing and marine conservation, where he produces educational content and collaborates with sponsors to promote sustainable practices. He has participated in the O’Seas Conservation Foundation, assisting marine biologists with shark tagging and field research, and has completed summer coursework in Personal Finance and Law.
A dedicated student-athlete, Robbie plays varsity soccer, basketball, and tennis, bringing leadership and teamwork both on and off the field. He is proficient in Spanish and conversational in Japanese.