Clara Smith

Bio

“As the Outreach Intern I work with our department to spread information and highlight sustainability efforts around SDSU. My responsibilities include updating the Sustainable SDSU website, creating the monthly newsletters, organizing outreach events, and running our social media platforms. I love that I get to share my passion for sustainability with the campus, and highlight all the amazing initiatives our students and staff are taking part in. Spreading knowledge of sustainability is super important to me, anyone can live a sustainable life, and I want to help people realize that. 

Sustainability Origin Story: “I grew up in The Bay Area of Northern California. Living in an area with so many outdoor wonders, my community always pushed for more eco-friendly customs. From a young age I remember recycling and watching food waste be an important part of my life. I would always make sure to finish my plate, and make sure I left no trash behind. My family began to implement more sustainable living through middle school, eliminating plastic from our home and switching to almost 100% reusable goods. From there I grew a passion for eliminating my plastic footprint. Through the years I have become much more conscious about it, and now I make decisions of glass over plastic without even realizing it. Plastic contamination is a growing problem and I have become passionate about finding solutions, and educating my peers and community about the negative effects of plastic. 

Education

3rd year Political Science Major, with a focus in environmental politics. Minor in Spanish