Leslieann Peers-Roman is a 19-year-old born in Puerto Rico but raised in Brooklyn, New York. Currently, she is studying under the Macaulay Honors Program at Brooklyn College. Since she was a young girl, Leslieann has been passionate about the ocean and its marine life. She has used her passion to connect with multiple programs in the Wildlife Conservation Society, including being a Discovery Guide Volunteer, where she speaks to guests about crucial environmental impacts. She has also served as a Youth Ocean Advocate, where she developed material for the public to help people see they too can take action to help. Leslieann has used her experience and knowledge from these programs to spread awareness in schools and conferences, speaking about important places like the Hudson Canyon. While working on the petition to make the Hudson Canyon a National Marine Sanctuary, Leslieann saw the positive impact that words can have when used to advocate for the environment. This experience led her to join as an Ocean Protection Ambassador with EarthEcho International, to empower the next generation of environmental activists to find hope in saving our planet through action and public appreciation of our environment.