Education
Jeremy Wierenga is a second-year masters student in the International Political Economy and Development Program (IPED) at Fordham. He has worked with teachers and agricultural workers for three years in the Peace Corps in Panama and has been a farmworker advocate for four years in South Carolina. He believes that if we can become better connected to our food and where it comes from, we can build more equitable systems that ensure a sustainable path into the future. Rachel Ceruti is a yoga-loving second year IPED student specializing in sustainable banking and finance; in past lives, she has been a nanny, Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda, and special education teacher. Rachel is trying to figure out how to live a more sustainable lifestyle and is always happy to learn and share ideas. A few months ago she bought a metal straw and now thinks she is the queen of sustainable living. (Ask her about the time she declined an after party invite from a prominent DJ because the venue didn't recycle!) In this episode, we talk about Jeremy’s and Rachel’s unique interests in sustainablilty. We also delve into the many challenges faced by those trying to implement more sustainable daily practices such as composting or swapping clothes. Hope you enjoy!