Daphne Frias

Environmental & Climate Resilience Leadership

• Advanced disability-inclusive climate policy advocacy at local, national and global levels.
• Collaborated with environmental justice organisations to integrate accessibility into climate resilience planning, enhancing inclusivity of initiatives.
• Contributed to frameworks integrating disability justice into disaster preparedness and sustainability initiatives.

International Engagement

• Participated in global climate discussions connected to the United Nations framework, advocating for inclusive climate policy.
• Engaged policymakers, NGOs and civil society partners to elevate Disabled leadership in climate action, fostering representation in decision-making.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Developed reflective evaluation tools to measure impact of workshops and campaigns.
• Captured learning and case studies to inform ongoing programme development, ensuring alignment with best practices and community needs.

National nonprofit organisation advancing youth civic engagement with a strong focus on climate justice and disability inclusion.

Programme Management

• Led strategic planning and implementation of national campaigns to enhance civic participation and advance climate equity.
• Managed delivery timelines and coordinated volunteers and cross-sector collaborators.
• Oversaw budget planning and financial tracking, ensuring accurate donor reporting and resource allocation.
• Ensured safeguarding, accessibility and inclusive communications across all initiatives.

Co-Production & Inclusion

• Designed programmes grounded in co-production principles, centering Disabled young people and other marginalised communities.
• Developed accessible digital toolkits and participatory workshops.
• Applied Social Model of Disability principles to remove barriers to participation.

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Built and maintained partnerships with advocacy organisations and grassroots networks to strengthen policy engagement and collaborative efforts.
• Represented the organisation at national forums and sector events.
• Supported collaborative delivery across multiple partner organisations.

• Designed and delivered interactive keynotes and workshops on climate justice, disability inclusion, and environmental equity, engaging participants in meaningful dialogue and action.
• Facilitated participatory discussions using deliberative and co-design approaches.
• Produced educational materials tailored to diverse audiences, including youth and community groups, enhancing understanding of climate issues and fostering community engagement.
• Upheld accessibility standards across events and communications, ensuring inclusive participation for all attendees.

Topics Include:

Understanding The Intersection of Climate and Disability Justice

Utilizing a Public Health Approach to Solve The Climate Crisis

The Power of Youth Organizing

Clients:

Harvard University

World Economic Forum

Salesforce

Google