Evalina Sain is a senior at Omaha Central High School and an incoming student at Columbia University, where she will pursue a degree in Sustainable Development on a pre-law track. She serves as the Executive Director of Students for Sustainability (SFS), a regional cohort of youth dedicated to environmental advocacy at both national and regional levels. WIth over 20 community partners, SFS plans community engagement events, launches youth lobbying and testifying initiatives, coordinates educational social media campaigns, and works with municipal boards and representatives to ensure the prioritization of sustainability. Evalina has contributed to the planning team for the Omaha City Climate Action Plan, participated in the revision of OPPD’s SD-7 policy, and co-authored the Omaha Public Schools Environmental Stewardship Plan.

Since her freshman year, she has collaborated with Nebraska’s largest school district to advance waste management initiatives and promote sustainable leadership, including founding the Central Green Team at her high school. She also interns with Nebraska Conservation Voters, focusing on the election of candidates who champion sustainable policies, and conducted environmental research at Creighton University during her high school career.