Aleksander Gulkewicz worked with the Town of Kennebunk, Maine to finalize a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and to develop and prioritize emissions reduction strategies. This work will be used to formulate a municipal climate action plan for the town. Aleksander completed a BS in Environmental Engineering and pursued a MA in Environmental Policy with a concentration in Urban Environmental Policy and Planning both at Lehigh University. For the past 3 years, he has worked with his university’s sustainability office to reform the traditional university food system to one which is more healthy, fair, and green. Currently, Aleksander was a Graduate Assistant in his university’s sustainability office and also serves as a Youth Representative to the United Nations to address the economic, environmental, and social implications of infrastructure corrosion across the globe. In the future, he hopes to influence policy creation and reform, especially in urban areas, to create more sustainable cities and to fight climate change. Beyond his schooling and career, Aleksander enjoys camping, hiking, and listening to and playing music.
