Recognizing Excellence: Two Students Awarded Stuart Gaffin Prize for Sustainable Development Leadership
Briefly

The Gaffin Award was bestowed upon graduating seniors Harrison Gerson and Emine Taha for their dedication to leadership and service in the Sustainable Development department at Columbia University. This accolade honors the legacy of Stuart Gaffin, a significant contributor to the university’s sustainable development initiatives. Harrison Gerson, who majored in sustainable development and minored in Hispanic cultures, expresses passion for various sustainability topics. His post-graduation pursuits include consulting on sustainability projects and publication on the circular economy. Both awardees have made lasting impacts on their peers and the university community.
Gerson is consulting for multiple sustainability projects, managing a publication on the circular economy in cities, and developing a sustainability plan with the Laidlaw Foundation.
The Gaffin Award honors students for their impact in sustainable development, exemplified by the leadership and service demonstrated by graduates Harrison Gerson and Emine Taha.
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