Meet Sustainability Coordinator Rachel Willis in the newest installment of We Are Reed (and follow
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âIn my role as Sustainability Coordinator, I work with a team of 11 students. We do everything from managing the vegetable garden and orchard to running the Swap Shop to compiling data for Reedâs first greenhouse gas inventory. The coolest thing about my work is that it touches on so many different areas of the college: academics, operations, student life.
âBecause sustainability has a role to play in every part of Reed, I get to connect with so many people. For example, I recently met with two Reed librarians and a professor to start a sustainability book club and bring speakers to campus. And the day before that I met with the Gray Fund coordinators to plan events for Earth Day. Itâs going to be Reedâs first Earth Day blowout celebration.
âThe best part of my job is collaborating with students. The 11 students I work with are just dynamite. Theyâre so eager to do...