Amy Tschirn
Hi, my name is Amy Tschirn and I am running for re-election as Environment Officer with the Activate Team.
I am a PhD student researching kangaroo evolution. My undergrad was a Bachelor of Science (Honours) majoring in Ecology & Evolution and Environmental Sciences. For as long as I can remember I have been passionate about the environment; nature is a big part of who I am. I became a scientist so that I could better understand and care for our planet, and I intend on spending the rest of my life doing exactly that.
As your incumbent Environment Officer, I have represented students on campaigns to pressure the uni to stop funding fossil fuels and improve recycling on campus. I’ve worked with Student Council and Clubs to revitalise the community garden, organise climate change protests, run clean ups, planting days and workshops. I co-founded the Sustainability & Environment Club, and I was on the executive of the Palaeontology Society for three years.
But I’m only just getting started! In 2021, I want to continue advocating on issues that are close to my heart - feminism, egalitarianism, social justice and, obviously, environmentalism. I am determined to hold the uni to accountable for their reprehensible fossil fuel-funding investments, push for better green spaces on all campuses, and help people learn to reduce their ecofootprint.
I am uniquely skilled to take on the role of Environment Officer; with my science qualifications and experience working with FUSA, I know what positive changes I can realistically push for and how to most effectively advocate for these.
I will work with the Activate Team, and with you, to ensure that we achieve beneficial environmental outcomes on campus for now, and for the future.
Vote [1] Amy Tschirn for Environment Officer!
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