Influenced by magnificent Sichuan landscape, I took Introduction to Environmental Studies as my first course in college. When discussing the detrimental impact of climate change to humans, Professor Peter Schwartzman, the course instructor, teared up. Scientists have already predicted the impact of climate change on the earth ecosystems decades ago. However, human society did not take on any mitigation actions until recent years. Since that course, I started to search for solutions for climate change and other environmental issues. It’s a challenging path, but I believe in community-based solutions and grit. In the sustainability field, we need more diverse leadership and I’m happy to contribute from my experience as part of the Asian and queer community.

在蜀中山水的影响下，我选择了环境研究入门作为我在大学的第一堂课。授课教授彼得讲到气候变化对人类的可能影响时声泪俱下。科学家们很早就预测到了气候变化对于地球生态的负面影响，但人类社会直到近年来才开始减少自身足迹的相应行动。自那堂入门课后，我开始寻找如何参与气候变化以及环境问题的解决方案。道阻且长，但我相信社区建设和心力的力量。在可持续发展领域，我们需要多元的领导力 。我很开心能够提供亚裔、酷儿的视角，积极参与未来可持续发展领导力建设。