When Jeani Burns and Jerry Shi co-founded SOSGlobal.earth in 2018, they sought to spread awareness about climate change through clothing. They planted seeds for a project that would blossom into an organization that explored the power of human storytelling to address pressing environmental issues. 

In 2019, Jeani and her intern, Kevin Chin, designed a shirt prompting wearers to write out their thoughts and concerns on the back. “Wear it, Share it,” became a statement people could carry with them to spark dialogue and individual agency.  

With Jasmine Kwok and Naomie Njetchou hopping aboard in 2021, they added a narrative, artistic flair encapsulating SOSGlobal.earth’s dedication to storytelling. Naomie’s graphic design skillset and Jasmine’s love for crafting multimedia narratives opened the initiative up to collaborations with artists and climate activists, most notably Chiara D’Amore, founder of the Community Ecology Institute. 

Later that year, SOSGlobal.earth hosted an event, “Making Visual Noise,” at the Maryland Innovation Center. From basket weaving with Chiara to exploring a futuristic world through augmented reality, attendees were immersed in forms of environmental art and even created their own. 

That following summer, Claire Wu and Jessica Stuparu boosted SOSGlobal’s outreach on social media platforms. Through their research and activism, they amplified the organization’s visibility and spread SOSGlobal's mission on radio and television outlets.

Today, with a team of new and familiar faces–Jeani Burns as Chairman of the Board, Vance MacEwen as Strategic Director, Terra Blissett as Creative Director, Jasmine Kwok as Director of Narrative, and Jerry Shi as Chief Technology Officer, the organization is continuing the trek towards a brighter future led by creative perspectives and bold ideas.