Sonya Koenig is a Junior at Michigan State University studying Social Relations and Policy and Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Growing up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sonya witnessed the disparities between urban and suburban access to sustainable and healthy environments. This background sparked her passion for advocating for environmentally just futures in underserved areas. She is particularly interested in reimagining local development and planning strategies to foster sustainability and advance circular economic models. As a member of the Circular Economy and Community Benefit Agreement teams, Sonya is actively working on a series of initiatives to advance sustainability and foster equity in local communities and the state.