Re:wild Your Campus
Kacy Gao is a dedicated environmental advocate currently serving as the Student Environmental Justice Coordinator at Drexel University, where responsibilities include overseeing the Environmental Collaboratory’s Climate Hub Student Project fund program. Previous experience includes working as an Environmental Justice Co-op, contributing to climate action initiatives, and representing Drexel University at COP28. As a Student Fellow with Re:wild Your Campus, Kacy successfully transitioned the campus to organic turf care and led research on soil health. The founding of the Toxic Free Philly Drexel organization showcases a commitment to reducing environmental toxins in the community. Additional roles include research positions at Rutgers University and Drexel University College of Medicine, alongside experience as an Emergency Medical Technician. Kacy is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at Drexel University.
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Re:wild Your Campus
A youth led movement of students, professors, scientists and experts working to end our toxic reliance on synthetic pesticides and create a new land care paradigm. Re:wild Your Campus empowers the next generation of environmental leaders to promote climate resilience and biodiversity through the elimination of toxic inputs, the addition of native plants, and the cultivation of soil health. We provide students with weekly coaching, materials, strategic planning, and organizational structures to achieve creating herbicide-free campuses. We have scientific evidence, proof of concept, hands-on organizing experience, and the will and drive of a national student movement. We imagine a world that is herbicide-free through the use of organic, non-toxic, and safe agroecological practices. We are committed to solution-based approaches to eliminating synthetic herbicides and supporting new cultures around organic and sustainable landscape management.