Ania Ty (she/her) is a Pinay immigrant pursuing a double major in Political Science and Public Policy (Environmental Policy) with minors in Ethnic Studies and Public Health at Oregon State University. On campus, she works at the Asian and Pacific Cultural Center and sits on multiple councils, including the Honors College Student Leadership Circle; as a member, she works alongside the Dean in addressing systemic racism and bias within the college. Her identity and professional experiences inform her unique approach to climate change, which is one that prioritizes marginalized communities. After seeing the devastating impacts of climate change and environmental racism in both her homes – the Philippines and Portland, OR – she decided to take action and fight for a more just future. Ania hopes to combine her background working with API’s (Asian and Pacific Islander’s), Filipino’s, and Filipino-American’s with her passion for environmental policy to make sure climate justice is at the forefront of any and all state climate bills.
Arizona is home to over 21 tribes, though it is important to note that there are many Indigenous communities who are still not legally recognized by the United States, so it is possible that there are more than 21 tribes...
