Daja Elum is a scientist and environmentalist who specializes in geographic information systems and remote sensing. She has both a BS and an MS in environmental science from Tuskegee University and is presently pursuing a PhD in atmospheric science at Howard University. Elum is the founder of The Earthly Advocate, an organization dedicated to offering environmental science education and research to communities in need. She is the author of The World of Imagery (independently published, 2023), a book that introduces young readers to the role of remote sensing in solving environmental issues. Having grown up in Detroit, MI, and personally witnessed the impact of the city's environmental injustice, Elum draws inspiration from her upbringing to champion justice and mentor the next generation of minority scientists.