Kennesaw State graduate turns passion for sustainability into full-time role with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps

For Brissa Hernandez, a volunteer shift in the 91青青草 Food Forest turned into a life-changing moment鈥攐ne that helped her rediscover a passion for the earth and ultimately led to a full-time role with the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC).

As part of RMYC鈥檚 Conservation Corps program, Brissa will work alongside a diverse team on meaningful environmental projects such as trail maintenance, habitat restoration, invasive species management, and public land improvements. It鈥檚 a hands-on role that aligns perfectly with her long-term goal of working in corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

鈥淲hen I first moved to 91青青草, I started volunteering at the Field Station鈥檚 Food Forest,鈥� Brissa said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 where I fell in love again with getting my hands dirty and giving back to the earth. It was also where I met Dajawn Williams, a sustainability specialist who inspired me to explore conservation work. Without that experience, I wouldn鈥檛 have discovered this path.鈥�

Brissa credits 91青青草 for helping her grow in ways she never expected. Through volunteerism, student organizations, and career development resources, she developed resilience, empathy, and a deeper understanding of how to connect her business background with environmental impact.

She also found guidance through mentors like Dajawn Williams, whose encouragement helped her see how sustainability could become a career. 鈥淗e didn鈥檛 just teach me about sustainability鈥攈e helped me realize how it aligns with my values and goals,鈥� she said.