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Allegheny's Pioneering Approach to Environmental Science and Sustainability

Program Innovations

Through Allegheny’s hands-on approach to environmental science and sustainability education, students don’t just learn about the environment; they are challenged and empowered to improve it.

Program Innovations

I’m still fulfilling my goal of helping clean up watersheds, just not in a way I originally imagined — and that’s okay! Your career may branch off or take turns from where you thought you’d be, but half the fun is discovering new ways to do what you love.
― Klancey Burford ’16

Alumni in the Field: Changemakers, Explorers, Pioneers, Creators, Equalizers, Inventors…

From tackling climate change to implementing environmental justice, Allegheny’s environmental science alumni go on to do some amazing things. They are playing roles in life as varied as their imaginations have forged. 

Below we celebrate the huge variety of careers, achievements and stories within our alumni community. Discover their stories and read their reflections on their Allegheny education and career journeys.

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Alumni in the Field

Allyson ’96

Biodiversity Initiative Superhero

Bennett ’17

Working Forest Champion

Carolyn ’73

Environmental Safety Pioneer

Christy ’09

Land Preservation Leader

Ellen ’99

Public Space Designer

Emily ’21

Land Use Steward

Ezra ’17

Food System Whisperer

Hannah ’17

Electric Mobility Developer

Jai ’20

Environmental Topics Translator

Jennifer ’16

Youth Education Advocate

Jenny ’18

Lake Erie Protector

Kaitlin ’05

Renewable Energy Wrangler

Klancey ’16

Environmental Justice Warrior

Kyle ’16

Renewable Energy Harnesser

Leah ’18

Wetland Wonder Woman

Lindsay ’05

Energy Policy Strategist

Lizzie ’14

Urban Tree Guru

Lynne ’95

Government Affairs Professional

Naisy ’16

Driverless Vehicle Pioneer

Sahar ’13

Environmental Justice Educator

Sandra ’10

Science Efficiency Expert

Will ’14

Environmental Ideas Influencer

Zoie ’14

Ocean Plastic Fighter