Cohort 9
Evan Mahanna
EDUCATION • M.A. in Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies University of Kentucky • B.A. in Sustainability and Energy Applications Lindsey Wilson University
ENROLLED • Cohort 9
LOCATION • Radcliff, Ky.
Evan Mahanna was born and raised in the rolling hills of Central Kentucky. Growing up, he spent his time hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, and exploring all the beauty the state had to offer. He was a passionate FFA member throughout high school, building his skills for outreach and leadership through agriculture education. His passion for the environment continued throughout college. His time in college started at Lindsey Wilson University (LWU) studying Sustainability and Energy Applications. During this time, his passion for green buildings and sustainable energy usage developed. Graduating from LWU, he became a graduate assistant there where he got his first experience teaching in a classroom. During this time, he also attended the University of Kentucky where he earned his master’s degree in Applied Environmental and Sustainability Studies. He discovered his passion for sustainability education while working as a graduate assistant. He filled his summers immersing himself in nature by working for an outdoor-based ministry and as a park ranger. Teaching and mentoring sustainability advocates and problem solvers in our ever-changing world became his passion through this time. Currently returning to LWU, Evan is now an instructor and the program coordinator for the Sustainability and Environmental Studies Program. Seeing the need for sustainability education as we face new challenges, Evan wanted to continue to sharpen his skills as an educator and a systems thinker drawing him to the Doctorate in Educational Sustainability Program.
UW-Stevens Point
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