Current  Project Committees

The Climate Resiliency PC focuses on addressing climate change in Lexington and beyond. This committee hosted Lexington's first Council-at-Large Candidate Forum on Sustainability.  This year, we are working closely with LFUCG Sustainability Coordinator Jada Griggs, Vice Mayor Wu, Councilmember Sheehan and Councilmember LeGris on improving Lexington's carbon footprint.

Members

Co-Chair: Shreeya Kandel

Co-Chair: Stella Peterson

Co-Chair: Dot Shaw

Maggie Donworth

Caitlyn Douglas

Ruby Kirkland 

Community Engagement Project Committee is central KY's go-to for engaging youth leaders in sustainability.  Our Project Committee leads classroom lessons for local Green Teams, tables at local events and conducts energy & solid waste audits at FCPS Administration Building (John D Price) and local high schools.  Contact us if you'd like a student leader BYSC voice for your organization, classroom or event.

Members

Co-Chair: Priya Chandrashekar

Co-Chair: Sophie Young

Diya Arain

June Baker

Haasini Beeram

Arabella Brown

Katherine Crovo

Sam Kroggel

Leah Norman

This year, the Food and Agriculture committee's main focus is community outreach through local food and agriculture organizations as well as posting weekly posts on our committee´s Instagram, (@food.andagriculture). We work with organizations such as God´s Pantry, Food Chain, Seedleaf, and the UK Lewis Honors College to raise awareness about the ecological, human health and economic benefits of local food.

Members

Co-Chair: Diya Arain

Co-Chair: Sophie Gwag

Co-Chair: Sylvia Wargelin

Haasini Beeram

Riley Hutchison

Eden Potterson

Ayumi Tarianto

Liem Tran

Gatton Park at Town Branch Park, Lexington's newest Park and Downtown Living Room, will transform acres of asphalt into an unprecedented signature park in the heart of downtown Lexington.  BYSC students have played a critical role in offering youth insight in design, function and accessibility, leaving a lasting impact on their city for generations to come.  For 24-25, we are working closely with Gatton Park at Town Branch to help raise awareness about the Park's impact on our city.

Members

Co-Chair: Dhaarick Vinod

Co-Chair: Olivia Hawes

Abbhi Damodaraswamy

Liyona Dhamala

Ishaan Joshi

Layth Kassis

Arilyn Whitt

Alexander Young

Drew Zimmermann

Parks & Recreation

This year students created a new committee to help in our local parks. The Parks and Recreation committee goal is to champion the integration of sustainable practices and environmental education in local public spaces. These efforts can ensure the health and beauty of parks and recreational areas for all.

Members

Co-Chair: Aanya Parasramka

Co-Chair: Jackson Raines

Sophia Cario

Rufus Godbey

Drew Zimmermann

The Renewable Energy Committee focuses on the future of solar energy in our community. We have provided 11 campus solar benches to all Fayette County high schools and are working to get all the middle schools a bench. Having these benches allows for charging stations for students and showcases what solar energy does. This year, we are working closely with Sierra Club Bluegrass Chapter on increasing access to renewable energy.

Members

Co-Chair: Abbhi Damodaraswamy

Co-Chair: Hannah Safie

Tejas Basneth

Shiven Dhar

Aaron George

Alexander Naydenov

Omkar Madupu

Saketh Sanjay

Sayvion Staley

Student Sustainability Leadership Academy

 A BYSC led group that will be the organizers of SSLA, a high school sustainability conference for students across Fayette County.

Members

Chair: Campbell Fann

Riley Hutchison

Avery Hutchison

Carrie Chen

The Urban Trees Project Committee focuses on the sustainability throughout Fayette County for students. Our current goal is to help supports large events happening across the city events like Reforest the Bluegrass and Tree Week. As a committee we will also work on projects such as collecting and testing soil samples in urban areas.

Reforest the Bluegrass Waiver

Members

Co-Chair: Billie Phemister

Co-Chair: Haydn Imai

Elisha Farley

Ishaan Joshi

Ruby Kirkland

Amelia Sutherlin

Nevaeh Williams