Founder of Fruits For Tomorrow & Child’s Rights Ambassador
Age: 16
Nationality: Trinidad and Tobago
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Anthurium is a dynamic young leader from Tobago (Trinidad and Tobago) dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment, environmental stewardship and social inclusion. As the Founder of Fruits For Tomorrow and a local project implementer, she drives sustainable change by promoting food security, environmental awareness and eco-tourism across communities. A six-time National Archery Champion and certified coach, she exemplifies discipline, resilience and excellence.
Anthurium also served as Junior Minister of Tourism (2024–2025) for Tobago, advocating for sustainable tourism and youth representation. As a Child’s Rights Ambassador and Group Scout Leader, she champions equitable opportunities for young people. She is the Author of research exploring how cultural beliefs shape teachers’ responses to autistic students in Tobago. Her achievements include the Chief Scout Award from former President Her Excellency, Paula Mae-Weekes, and an outstanding twelve Grade 1’s in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.