Maya K. van Rossum is the Founder of Green Amendments for the Generations, a grassroots non-profit organization inspiring a nationwide movement to secure constitutional recognition and protection of environmental rights in every state and ultimately at the federal level. Maya is also the Delaware Riverkeeper, leading the watershed based advocacy organization, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, for over 30 years in its efforts to protect the health of the Delaware River and its tributaries. A skilled activist, attorney, strategist and community organizer, she was named in 2020 as a River Hero by River Network, in 2019 as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100, and One of the “10 Most Influential People of 2015” When It Comes to Energy Issues by SNL Energy. Her writing has been featured in such publications as BloombergLaw, Law360, the Boston Globe, and TIME Magazine. She is author of, The Green Amendment: The People’s Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment. Since launching Green Amendments for The Generations, constitutional amendments have been proposed in 11 states, with New York formally passing a Green Amendment in 2021.

On Sunday, January 8th, the Center for Earth Jurisprudence hosted Maya, along with a panel of Constitutional Law experts, to discuss the realities of implementing “Green Amendments” in Florida. The panel included Barry Law professor Jason Buhi, former Barry Law professor Judy Koons, and Barry Law Alum and environmental advocate Mel Martin.