Distinguished Young Alumni Award
Erin Schrode
Activist and Social Entrepreneur
CAS ’13
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Erin Schrode Bio
Erin Schrode (CAS ’13) is an activist and social entrepreneur. A leading voice on sustainability, social impact, and millennials, she recently ran an unprecedented campaign for US Congress in California.
Since co-founding non-profit Turning Green in 2005, she’s developed eco-education platforms for millions. This bold innovator and community organizer champions civic leadership, inspiring and mobilizing people to discover and activate passion for social impact and policy change.
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Nominations
In addition to the annual call for nominations, nominations are accepted on a rolling basis.