Genesis Liriano

What are your majors? Community and organizational development , and education policy, with minors in environmental studies and history

Expected graduation: December 2026

What inspired your interest in the environment and/or community? The environment has always been important to me because I was raised to care for the animals and plants around me. I was taught that we are one and we coexist with each other. As I got older I realized how people from underrepresented backgrounds do not get the “luxury”/ basic right to be able to experience the world fully because of biases and discriminatory practices. Our traditions are lost and not seen as serious, practices that can keep the environment and ourselves healthy should be respected and highlighted. I hope to help bridge that gap of wonder.