I appreciate everything the school has given me, including the life lessons that I will continue to use in the future." I have grown so much as an individual since becoming a part of this community. "I am forever grateful to the School of Sustainability and everyone in it. Her time with the School of Sustainability has taught her how to make an impact. She wants to work in corporate sustainability and sustainability consulting to help companies and organizations address sustainability challenges. ![]() As students, our opinion and experiences should have merit in the colleges' decision-making process because, after all, it is our college."įinnegan plans to continue making a difference after graduation. The event provided all parties with the space to ask questions and listen to different perspectives. "The Global Futures College Council recently hosted a lunch with the deans event, where the College of Global Futures' deans, directors and students could connect. Like any institution, the higher-ups are often disconnected from students, causing the students' perspective to be neglected," she said. "I've tried to help close the gap between college leadership and students. She knows the importance of getting involved in a community and how doing so has the power to make a difference. She is president of the Global Futures College Council, an ambassador for the School of Sustainability, and has been part of the School of Sustainability Undergraduate Academy, Sustianabilibuddies Mentorship Program, Honor Society for Sustainability Alpha Chapter, Sun Devil Audubon and Arizona Outdoors Club. The School of Sustainability exposes students to a transdisciplinary mentality, essential to solving global issues, which I hoped to develop."ĭuring her time at ASU, Finnegan has become a leader within the school and university. "Ultimately, I chose ASU because the university hosts the nation's first School of Sustainability and is a top-ranked research institution. "I saw how different cities, states and countries can serve their environments and make them better for future generations.įinnegan wanted to learn more about sustainability and what she could do to make an impact in the world, so she came to ASU to earn a Bachelor of Science in sustainability from the School of Sustainability in the College of Global Futures, and a minor in urban planning. "It's important to preserve the world we're living in," Finnegan said. She experienced different environments with different sustainability challenges and saw the need to address these crucial issues. ![]() Growing up in a military family, Caitlyn Finnegan lived in several different places throughout her childhood. Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable fall 2021 graduates.
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