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 guys! I am a fourth-year Environmental Science major with a specialization in Sustainable Management. This semester marks my 5th semester of being an intern for the office. More about me is that I really love to run, play videogames, hike, bike, travel, and hang out with my friends.

Sustainability Means to Me:

In my opinion, sustainability requires us to have empathy for the Earth as a whole. This includes thinking about our wildlife, plants, land, future life, and more.

About Me:

Hey! I am a third year pursuing a BFA in Studio Art, with a focus on (analog) photography! This semester has been the start of my 7th 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 am a third year studying Environmental Policy with a specialization in Sustainable Management. Some fun facts about me are that I co-founded an organization on campus, TopSoil BG and I love to sit in nature on my free time.

Sustainability Means to Me:

Sustainability, to me, means being mindful and kind to our planet. It means asking hard questions that require even harder solutions.

About Me:

Hello! I’m a third year studying Environmental Policy and Analysis with a Specialization in Environmental Law. In my free time I love to write, travel, go on hikes with my two Labradors, and spend time with my friends and family.

Sustainability Means to Me:

What sustainability means to me is living in a way that respects the impact humans have on Earth so that everything we love about it can be preserved for future generations.

About Me:

Hi, I'm a first 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.

Dr. Hennessy was the driving force to create the Office of Campus Sustainability when it began in August 2008, and remains involved and knowledgeable in our workings as a consultant. He is originally from Yellow Springs, Ohio but has resided in Bowling Green for many years. He obtained his B.S. from Muskingum University, his J.D. from The Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University, and his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. As the former Sustainability Manager here at BGSU he managed and coordinated all university sustainability efforts, programs, activities, and initiatives to achieve the goals of reduction of emissions, reduction of waste, and education/outreach. Dr. Hennessy enjoys working with students in developing an understanding and enthusiasm for the value of sustainability and how it connects to their day-to-day activities, and will now do so as he teaches SEES 1010 in spring 2026.