Meredith Leahy
Vice President of Sustainability
Fordham College at Rose Hill, Class of 2025
Major(s): Environmental Science
Minor(s): Film and Television
Clubs: Department of Biological Sciences Research Assistant, Fordham’s BAS Divestment Working Group, and Students for Environmental Action and Justice member
Pronouns: She/Her
Why did you join USG?
To make Fordham more sustainable and to educate students about current environmental issues, solutions, and policies.
What are you hoping to accomplish this year?
We are hoping to implement composting in off-campus Fordham housing, expand the Fordham Flea program, reduce single-use plastics on campus, educate the student body on current environmental issues and individual actions to take to help, and work with Fordham administrators to discuss implementing composting across campus.
What is your hometown?
Seattle, WA
What has been your favorite class at Fordham so far?
Environmental Justice or Conservation Biology
What is your favorite thing about Fordham?
The people and location in NYC.
Where to reach me:
mleahy7@fordham.edu