Office of the Vice President of Sustainability
Rahma Ahmed
Hi Friends!!
My name is Rahma Ahmed and I am so excited to be a part of ASUCR this year as your Vice President of Sustainability!! I’m a fourth year Environmental Science major pursuing a minor in Ethnic Studies. I am passionate about building a culture of decolonized environmentalism that is inclusive, accessible, and rooted in the community here at UCR.
Despite most people wanting to help save our planet, sustainable solutions may feel out of reach to students because of financial barriers or feeling helpless in the face of so many environmental threats. But I believe that all action, whether individual or collective, makes a difference!
As VP of Sustainability, I want to focus on creating engaging, welcoming, and fun ways for the entire community to integrate environmentally-conscious practices. I aim to create greater accessibility to resources on campus and strengthen community building through interactive initiatives, collaborations, and programming that makes going green easy for everyone!
Some fun facts about me
I make sourdough bread from scratch!
I love to hike and explore nature
Undergraduate Lab Assistant in Dr. Peter Homyak’s Soil Biogeochemistry Lab
This past summer I did Field Research on Biodiversity in Singapore!
Green Campus Action Plan (GCAP) Committee
The Green Campus Action Plan (GCAP) Committee overseen by the Vice President of Sustainability, is responsible for sustainability projects, marketing, programming, educational policies and environmental initiatives on campus. In addition to promoting sustainable practices at UCR, the committee helps support registered clubs and organizations in their sustainability and climate justice efforts through the oversight and approval of Green Grants.
GCAP Application Link: https://asucr.jotform.com/261313820236953
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