Kierra Holowachuk is a recent graduate of the Master of Science in Sustainability Management program at Columbia University, with undergraduate degrees in Mechatronics Engineering and Honors Business Administration. In her final semester, she conducted an independent study for the Broadway Mall Association focused on soil and air quality, tree health and dendrochronology, pollution assessments, biodiversity, and community engagement. Living along the malls, she feels deeply connected to the community she now supports. Kierra loves biking around New York, spending time with her cat, and being a teaching assistant at Columbia for various courses.