Joseph Raphael Wilkanowski is a 22 year old climate activist from Medellin Colombia, but now residing in Philadelphia. Wilkanowski completed his Humanistic Economics and Political Science dual degree at Skidmore College, completing his studies in May of 2023. Wilkanowski was introduced to activism during his time in New York City, where he worked at NYU Langone Hospital and started campaigns for medical and social welfare investment. 

Wilkanowski has had experience in policy writing, campaign organizing, and legal structuring which have stemmed from his time at Re-Earth, serving as Co-Founder and Finance Director. Outside of Re-Earth, Wilkanowski has pursued a career in Sustainable Private Wealth Management, and hopes to offer his experience to aid in funding and strategy investing for the climate community. Wilkanowski hopes to go back to University to study Humanistic Law and Applied Law and Ethics in 2026.