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\"Amanda<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Major:<\/strong> Global Environmental Studies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clark Days:<\/strong> The Sherburne, Massachusetts, native has devoted herself to serving the Main South community through her work with Worcester Common Ground<\/a>, a nonprofit organization that pursues sustainable neighborhood improvements through affordable housing initiatives, economic development, educational opportunities, and the cultivation of green spaces to promote access to locally sourced healthy food. Dye operates a \u201cbioshelter\u201d and green space a short drive from Clark where neighborhood residents cultivate their own fresh produce. Inspired by Clark biology<\/a> professor and noted mycologist David Hibbett, Dye worked at Fat Moon Farm, a thriving mushroom-growing operation where she learned skills that inform her community work. Her local efforts were also evident when she partnered with a geography doctoral student to help Worcester residents identify gas leaks in their neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-Commencement Plans:<\/strong> Amanda is pursuing a master\u2019s degree in public administration<\/a> as part of Clark\u2019s Accelerated Degree Program. Her long-term goal is to create her own nonprofit that addresses food insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflection:<\/strong> \u201cIn the area where I grew up there was an event called Open Farm Days where you could meet local farmers and learn the origin stories of where our food comes from. I think that always has had an impact on my feelings about connecting with the community on issues involving food, and the idea of food as a tool for liberation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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