Aimee Dastin

Aimee Dastin

Aimee Dastin is a rising sophomore double degree in Economics (B.S.) and Theatre (B.A.) at the University of Maryland College Park, hoping to pursue the B.A.M. Public Policy Program before going to law school. Aimee has lived in Belgium, Israel, and Ukraine due to her mother’s job with the US State Department. She has a variety of experience in journalism, political and non-profit work, international development research, and environmental activism. She is passionate about working to improve the environmental state of the world, especially focused on areas such as the effect of climate change on the world’s poorest countries and increasing sustainability in all practices.
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Mother Plants 2 Million Trees to Honor Son’s Final WishMother Plants 2 Million Trees to Honor Son’s Final Wish

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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free OptionsHealthy Thanksgiving Recipes: Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free Options

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Have a healthy Thanksgiving meal with these vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Sides, mains, and desserts included!

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