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

Dot Shaw

Logan Preston

June Baker

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: Emily Lowe

Co-Chair: Rylan Stone

Abby Gantley

Hannah Safie

Sayvion Staley

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: Haasini Beeram

Co-Chair: Sophie Young

Caroline Thomas

Diya Arain

Grayson Goan

Joleigh Buckingham

Priya Chandrashekar

Sam Kroggel

June Baker

Sylvia Wargelin

The Urban Trees Project Committee focuses on the sustainability and growth of Lexington´s tree canopy. Our current goal is to plant more trees on school campuses, benefiting the environment and bringing students and teachers closer to nature. Last year, we hosted one of the largest tree plantings at a Fayette County public school, an achievement we hope to replicate in 2024!

Reforest the Bluegrass Waiver

Members

Co-Chair: Billie Phemister

Co-Chair: Preston Trout

Haydn Imai

Sophie Haddad

Carrie Chen

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: Preston Trout

Emaline Mau

Grace Gustafson

Katherine Crovo

Sophia Cairo

Diana Rabiee

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: Dhaarick Vinod

Co-Chair: Agrani Kandlakunta

Eden Potterton

Riley Hutchison

Ayumi Tarianto

Yudip Kaphle

Sylvia Wargelin

Water

Water PC has painted numerous stormwater drain murals across Lexington and partnered with PL Dunbar art students to auction off student-painted rain barrels.  This year, we are partnering with KY Watershed Watch to conduct biological, physical and chemical creek and assessments on streams adjacent to school campuses and working with students to understand the results.

Members

Co-Chair: Agrani Kandlakunta

Co-Chair: Sophie Young

Co-Chair: Carrie Chen

Beatriz Bezerra

Tejas Basneth