Vianey Olivarría imagines a healed, more walkable Phoenix
By Joan Meiners
Published on April 5, 2026.
Vianey Olivarría, executive director of Chispa Arizona, connects climate change to social justice issues like immigration and reproductive rights. Her group focuses on local issues such as electric school buses and creating "complete streets" with adequate shade and transit. She also aims to address historical inequities, like redlining, leading to hotter temperatures in underserved neighborhoods. This is part of a monthly series highlighting Arizona's climate leaders and answering readers' climate-related questions. You can nominate an Arizona climate leader or ask a question by filling out the form at https://forms.gle/QCCxBPSHGy1bUJQ99.
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