Zach began with the Office of Campus Sustainability in August 2022 as a graduate student intern. Zach is now a BGSU alumnus, receiving his M.S. in Applied Geospatial Science in Fall 2023. He is originally from Pinckney, MI and attended the University of Michigan-Flint where he graduated with a B.S. in Energy and Sustainable Systems and a minor in Urban and Regional Planning with Honors in 2018. Before coming to BGSU for a master's program, Zach's many experiences include assisting in the mapping of lead service lines in the City of Flint during the water crisis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), serving 2 separate terms in AmeriCorps for the City of Flint, mapping ORV park trails for Genesee County, MI, and also performing public health research in Flint neighborhoods with Michigan State. As a Master's student, he interned with the City of Perrysburg Stormwater Management office, contributing more than 6,000 edits to the City's GIS stormwater and sanitary line geodatabase. Zach is now the full-time Sustainability Coordinator within the Office of Campus Sustainability. His interests in sustainability are multifaceted; his initial passion for sustainability was for recycling and diverting things from the landfill. Now, in addition to zero-waste initiatives, his interests include sustainable transportation, enhancing greenspaces, composting, and holistic environmental education. Some of Zach’s favorite pastimes include outdoor activities such as running and biking, trying out new cafés, attending church events, and watching motorsports. If Zach had to choose between BGSU orange or brown, he would pick orange!

About Me:

Hey! I am a fourth year persuing a degree in Environmental Science and hope to become an Environmental Health Specialist! This semester has been the start of my 9th semester working for the Office of Campus Sustainability, as the BGSU Bike Rental Student Coordinator! I love cycling, photography, kayaking, and road trips!

Sustainability Means to Me:

My goal in Sustainability is to promote cycling as a viable alternative over driving whenever possible. Its good for both the environment and our personal health :)  

About Me:

Hi, I'm a second year student studying Environmental Policy. In my free time I like to climb, camp and fly fish. I was born and raised in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Sustainability Means to Me:

To me, sustainability is being conscious of the waste you produce and where it goes and working to reduce it.

About Me: 

Hello! I am a third-year student here at Bowling Green State University. I am majoring in Environmental Policy and Analysis with a specialization in Sustainable Management. Along with my internship I am also the president of BGSU Environmental Action Group and a member + social media coordinator of the BGSU Greenfund. I spend my free time hiking, traveling, doing photography, and hanging out with my friends. It is my first year as a sustainability intern and am very happy and thankful to be working my dream internship! Through my many roles in sustainability at BGSU I strive to create a more sustainable future for humanity. 

Sustainability Means To Me:

Using the earth's resources in ways that will fulfill the present but will also protect the future. Also following: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!!!

About me:

Hello! I am a second-year student here at Bowling Green State University. I am majoring in Biology with a specialization in Marine and Aquatic Studies. I am also minoring in Environmental Science. I am the President of the BGSU Marine Biology Association, the Social Media Coordinator for the BGSU Scuba Club, and a member of the American Fisheries Society BGSU subunit. I am also a member of the Honors College and Leadership Institute. In my free time, I love to travel and explore this amazing world. It is my first year as the Sustainability Assistant Intern here in the Office of Campus Sustainability. I love educating others about sustainable practices and helping make our gorgeous campus a little more “greener”!

Sustainability Means To Me:

Sustainability is making the decision every day to make the world a better place. By making small decisions that better the environment, we can truly change the world. I hope to encourage others to do the same and help everyone learn to appreciate the beauty of the natural world around us.

About Me: 

Hey all! I am a fourth-year student double majoring in Environmental Policy and Psychology, but you might be able to tell that sustainability is my main focus. I’ve had an itch to be outdoors ever since I joined Cub Scouts in elementary school, and I went on to earn my Eagle Scout rank in high school. My goal is to go into green planning at a city or organizational level. I’m a member of the Honors College as well as a Resident Advisor in Founders Hall. This semester, I’m working with the Office of Campus Sustainability as their Recycling Engagement Intern, so don’t be surprised if you see me around campus promoting recycling education! In my free time, I enjoy trying new foods and finding fun things to do in the great outdoors.

Sustainability Means To Me:

To me, sustainability is all about determination, creativity, and adaptability. There are so many ways you can help the environment and make a better world in the process. Everything makes a difference, and even if you start small, that’s still a step in the right direction!