Sonam Rustagi
Ohio State University
Environment
Sonam is an economics and environmental sciences major who is passionate about environmental justice and food systems. She is especially passionate about utilizing carbon sequestration to mitigate climate change and bolster the resilience of global food systems. Currently, she serves as the president of Cultivate Columbus, a student organization at Ohio State University that focuses on promoting food justice through community gardens and sustainability education. Her undergraduate thesis focuses on incentivizing regenerative agriculture through payments for ecosystem services. Outside of her professional and academic commitments, she enjoys trying new restaurants, exploring parks, and reading.