Lucia McKinnon is an 18-year-old student from Maui, Hawai’i. With a passion for wildlife conservation, she has involved herself in numerous environmental endeavors since the start of high school. By volunteering weekly at the Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute since 2022, she dedicates her time to rescuing and rehabilitating sick and injured sea turtles as well as contributing to the restoration of coral reefs. As a World Wildlife Fund Panda Ambassador and club president, she strives to promote and practice environmental stewardship. Additionally, she works to enhance ecological biodiversity as a beekeeper, expressing her love for all creatures. Her extensive experience with wildlife conservation organizations has led her to become a dedicated proponent of the preservation of animals and their natural habitats. Lucia joined the Earth Echo International Ambassadorship program to deepen her knowledge of the natural world around her and engage youth to take action to foster ocean conservation, aspiring to achieve the 30% of protected ocean by 2030 campaign.