Hello!
My name is Bailey Lininger, and I am a third year Environmental Engineering major with certificates in Geographic Information Sciences and Environmental Literacy. I have only recently begun my journey as a Sustainability Advocate, but have always held passions for green topics and solutions, and am so grateful to have this opportunity to expand on my impact.
From a very young age, my parents had always loved activities that put us outdoors, thus, my appreciation for the environment began. Coming from a small, rural town, I did not often have the chance to participate in activities to benefit the community in this way, but would always volunteer for trash pick-up when the events were held. I remember most the bonding I was able to have with my peers over the empowerment and joy of helping my town in such a constructive way.
My journey with the University of Cincinnati Office of Sustainability began with the Environmental Literacy Certification program. At the beginning of my second year at UC, I found out about this certificate and thought it would be an interesting and worthwhile opportunity to learn about the work that UC was doing to move toward being a healthy and sustainable campus. At this time, I hadn't thought that I would be in the circumstance to lead meaningful and direct conversation about environmental issues. However, now that I see the impact that students and faculty can have, I believe that through the various programs and events on sustainability through UC, everyone can make a difference.