Listen to SMU junior Grace Hiestand talk about Earth First, the student organization she founded here on campus. Earth First is an organization that strives to educate SMU students about sustainability and provide them with service opportunities aimed at helping the environment. Hiestand, who is an Environmental Engineering major and is passionate about sustainability, talks about what motivated her to start the club. Hiestand opens up about some of the challenges she faced when starting Earth First as well as her hopes for the future of the club. She also shares some tips and tricks for college students to lead more sustainable lives. 

Interview conducted at SMU Fondren Library on 2/17/23

Nishta Patel