At Air Aware Labs, we’re proud to be part of a growing global community of researchers, innovators, and advocates working to improve understanding of air quality and its impact on people and the planet.

Below we spotlight just a few of the individuals driving this work forward:

Louise Thomas – CEO and co-founder of Air Aware Labs, leading innovation in personalising air quality data. She is also a member of the @BreatheLondoncommunity programme and a founding member of the Air Quality Communications Network.

Marianna Sobotkowska – Community Outreach at AirGradient Ltd., supporting the delivery of low-cost, open-source air quality monitors worldwide. She is also part of the founding team of the Open Air Foundation, strengthening AirGradient’s non-profit impact.

Prakash Lama – Climate activist and Program Coordinator at Clean Energy Nepal (@cenepal), working across air, water, and climate advocacy while engaging youth through communications and outreach. He has represented Nepalese youth and indigenous communities at COP27, COP28, and COP30, and leads grassroots clean energy and climate resilience initiatives.

Richard Muraya. – Founder and Executive Director of The Demography Project, working at the intersection of citizen science, civic technology, and community engagement to improve health outcomes for people and the planet. He is a European Union CitiObs Fellow and a member of the Africa Clean Air Network and the Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences.

Galeboe Motlhajoe – Founder and Hub Coordinator of UrbanBetter Gaborone Cityzens Hub, a climate organisation advocating for clean air and improved air quality. A trained Run Leader, he led a major project during the 2026 World Athletics Relays and works across climate action, active mobility, and community engagement.

Julian Owomugisha Tabaro – AQ Project Lead at PublicSquareEA, focused on connecting data, people, and policy to build healthier, more resilient communities. He is a civil engineer, air quality advocate, and founder of Carbon Clarity Africa.

Aminat Yisa – Air quality scientist and educator passionate about making environmental issues more relatable and accessible. She shares storytelling content on air pollution and is also a run leader at UrbanBetter Lagos Cityzens Hub.

Dr. Okwong Walter – Research Fellow in Environmental Sustainability and Policy at the University of Lagos and a member of the Air Quality Monitoring Research Group.

To learn more, watch our Clean Air Day reel here and explore the voices and work behind it in action.

Read our full post on Clean Air Day on LinkedIn: