John Paul Mejia

Communications and Narrative Coordinator

John Paul (he/him), or JP, is a student at American University. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, JP’s activism began after witnessing the government's response to a climate disaster leave his community members behind. Propelled into action, he has since organized for climate justice at institutional, local, and federal levels, engaging students, community members, unions, and elected officials along the way. Serving as Sunrise Movement’s chief national spokesperson and the campaigns director for his campus hub, JP brings strategy, training and communication experience to his role.