Students on Sustainability is a student-run initiative that focuses on environmental education and advocacy in the classroom. Stemming from founder Patrick Duke’s genuine interest and concern for climate change, the organization is now composed of dozens of like-minded students that aim to deliver curriculum relevant to climate action and environmental awareness. 

​Every individual committed to our organization shares the task of normalizing climate dialogue in schools. Stressing the urgency of climate change and sustainability to our youth can best be done by fellow youth who have been informed of this urgency. Our group is run by youth, for youth.

The Executive Team

Kylie Hornaday

CO-chair

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Kylie is a second year Master's student in the Medical Sciences program. As co-chair, Kylie oversees the other members of the team along with Haidar. She ensures that the goals of the organization are achieved by spearheading initiatives relevant to the organization. Kylie's hobbies include staying active, singing way too loud, crocheting, and trying out a new recipe!

What made you join Students on Sustainability?

"Sustainability is a conversation that needs to be had in every field, and every age. I'm so proud to be a part of such a diverse community of post-secondary students, non-profit organizations and schools."

Haidar Putra

CO-chair

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As co-chair, Haidar is involved in the numerous events in and out of campus that connects the organization with other like-minded groups. Haidar is a second-year Geology student that likes to volunteer, hike, swim, and meet new people whenever he's not studying! He also geeks out about conversations on water, renewable energies, entrepreneurship, and other innovative ideas and discoveries.

What made you join Students on Sustainability?

"I joined SOS because I think change benefits from educating the youth. I was privileged enough to receive environmental education when I was in high school, now I'm simply paying it forward and continuing the cycle."

Carl Dizon

COmmunications coordinator

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As communications coordinator, Carl ensures that the organization is well represented in social media and sufficiently funded through grants. He is a second-year Biological Sciences student. Carl's hobbies include swimming, cooking, painting, and procrastinating.

What made you join Students on Sustainability?
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"Growing up in the Philippines where we literally have three to four typhoons in the span of three months every year, I've seen firsthand the effects of climate change on people. This experience has galvanized me to educate the youth so they won't have the same experience that I had."

Sharon Dong

volunteer coordinator

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Sharon is a first-year Master's student in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. As volunteer coordinator, Sharon makes sure that our volunteers are always informed of opportunities to teach children eager to learn more about the environment. In her spare time, Sharon loves to learn languages, cooking, and learning about how the world works.

What made you join Students on Sustainability?

"I joined SOS because I wanted to help students explore what they are passionate about."

Benjamin Roesky

outreach coordinator

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Ben is in his third year as a Hydrogeology graduate student. As the outreach coordinator, Ben strengthens the relationship between the organization and interested parties, such as teachers and fellow students. He makes sure that teachers are informed of the programs that our organization provides.  In his spare time, Ben likes hiking, racket sports, and watching independent films.

What made you join Students on Sustainability?

"I joined SOS because I firmly believe in the value of science outreach and engagement in better preparing our society for the future."