Meet Genesis
Genesis Butler is an environmental and animal rights activist and one of the youngest people to ever give a TEDx talk. Inspired by her great uncle civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, Genesis’ talk "A 10 Year Old's Vision for Healing the Planet" discusses the negative impact of animal agriculture on the environment.
She went vegan at the age of 6 and has earned numerous awards and recognitions for her activism, in addition to being featured on an episode of Marvel’s Hero Project by Disney+. Genesis is currently leading the Youth Climate Save movement, the first youth-led environmental organization that focuses on animal agriculture’s impact on climate change and aims to give all young voices a platform.
TEDx
10-year old animal rights activist Genesis Butler explores the correlation between the environment and animal consumption. Through unsettling facts and humor, Genesis provides insight on how a simple choice can mean the difference between destroying or saving our planet.
Marvel Hero Project
I’m honored to be a Marvel hero. I think the biggest heroes on my cover are the animals because they have unconditional love, they are protectors, and they go through so much yet they still do what they can to survive. I like to see my comic book as a representation of all the heroes in the animal advocacy movement and that’s all the animals and humans who advocate for them. You are all heroes! Thank you for all you do for the animals.
Genesis has worked with dozens of nonprofits to promote a plant based diet, including Farm Sanctuary, Humane Society of the United States, and Mercy for Animals. She was the face of the 2019 Million Dollar Vegan campaign, where she met with an international coalition of scientists, environmental activists, and politicians to discuss the role diet change can play in fighting global warming.
Genesis is presently an ambassador for Earth Day's Foodprints for the Future and works with other young activists to create a resounding call to connect plant-based food choices with climate solutions. Genesis serves on the board of Social Compassion in Legislation, where she participates in organizational decisions, advocating for legislation, and assists in public engagements. Previously, she was invited to speak in front of the press and legislators in Sacramento with Social Compassion in Legislation as part of a successful effort to pass a California law mandating plant based food options in all prisons, hospitals, and nursing homes. Her activism has been covered by global news outlets including People Magazine, The Guardian, BBC, and many more.
As a leading voice of a generation of activists concerned about climate change, Genesis has spoken at many events worldwide including the Seeds and Chips Global Food Summit and the Environmental Media Association Impact Summit.
She has won several recognitions and awards for her activism, including being named by BBC as one of the top 8 activists changing the world, being announced the 2018 Lisa Shapiro Youth Animal Activist of the Year and receiving PETA's Young Hero to Animals award.