Sophia Kianni

Sophia Kianni is an accomplished entrepreneur and climate advocate, currently serving as the Founder of Phia, a digital fashion platform, and as the Founder & President of Climate Cardinals, the world’s largest youth-led climate nonprofit focused on enhancing climate education accessibility. Kianni holds the position of the youngest Climate Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, and has been appointed to key roles in initiatives like Youth4Climate. As a public speaker with TED Conferences, Kianni gained recognition for presenting compelling talks on climate change. Additional roles include Fellow at the 776 Foundation, member of the National Youth Advisory Council for the US Environmental Protection Agency, and involvement in various advisory boards, including the Born This Way Foundation and the VC Impact Advisory Board at Una Terra Venture Capital Fund. Kianni holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.