Charmayne Planter is a researcher, writer, and environmental advocate dedicated to advancing cultural storytelling, climate justice, and community-based solutions. With academic training in geography and environmental studies, her work centers on the intersection of land, identity, and social equity. As the founder of “Planter Girl”, she launched a multimedia platform that brings together public education, creative expression, and sustainable living to engage young women of color in environmental justice. Through her leadership, “Planter Girl” serves as a space for collaboration, education, and empowerment where culture and conservation lead in service to a equitable future of environmentalism.