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Zoe Jaeger is a senior in high school and aspiring producer.

She is also going to be our intern for a few weeks on a school assignment. She\\u2019s interested in learning how she can contribute to equality and inclusivity behind the camera.

While she was born in Champaign, Illinois, she\\u2019s spent most of her life moving around. Her mom, a pastor, and her dad, a retired film professor, eventually settled in Burbank, CA.

She\\u2019s very impressive and quite accomplished despite her young age. She grew up watching obscure movies with her dad. Her favorite film is LOVE AND DEATH directed by Woody Allen, which she realizes is a bit controversial.

By the age of 12, she already had a career as a professional contortionist.

At 15, she left the circus and along with fellow contortionist/friend Georgia Brian, started YES (Youth Empowerment Social) Circus, a non-profit providing free workshops to underserved kids.

At 15, I bleached my hair blond for the first (and last) time and got my belly button pierced.

Now, Zoe is in the final throes of high school, gearing up for promising future. She\\u2019s curious about producing, but admits being open to wherever her path may take her.

During this week\\u2019s chat, she opened my eyes \\u201cclimate grief\\u201d, something her and many kids of her generation experience. We also discuss making an impact she asks me for life advice.

I do my best.

It was a gift to spend this time with a bright, young mind. I\\u2019m grateful our paths have crossed (thanks Eric!) and can\\u2019t wait to see what she does next.