Yusuf Adama

Yusuf Adama is the Health Equity and Resilient Communities Coordinator for Healthy Climate Wisconsin. Yusuf also serves on the Board of the Beloit Community Health Center and is an active City Councilor in Beloit. 

With a background in organizing and as a paraeducator, Yusuf has continuously worked to engage with and empower community members by providing them with the support and knowledge to advocate for themselves, as well as encouraging them to increase their involvement at every level. He has organized numerous initiatives aimed at amplifying youth voices in decision-making processes through organizations like For Our Future. 

Yusuf believes that climate justice is one of the most important pillars of restorative justice. He builds community advocacy efforts that prioritize the health and well-being of those most vulnerable to climate change. He believes that everyone has a part to play in defending our most vulnerable communities and our environment and his mission is to help as many people as possible find theirs.