Melvine Anyango Otieno is an assistant lecturer at the University of Eldoret, School of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management. As the Planetary Health Alliance’s Next Generation fellow, she is working to inspire and convene the next generation of Planetary Health Campus ambassadors from around the world, as well as facilitate local and international collaborations through her leadership of the Planetary Health Eastern Africa Hub. She is also a member of Women Leaders for Planetary Health where she advocates for gender equality and sound environment and public health solutions.