UofL student, Katelyn Johnston, named as a 2024-25 Students Taking on Oil & Petrochemicals (STOP) Fellow
The Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) has named UofL sophomore Katelyn Johnston as one of the Students Taking on Oil & Petrochemicals (STOP) Fellows for 2024-25.
The STOP Fellowship supports students in the Ohio River Valley, a region threatened by petrochemical build out, as they create campaigns & education in their campus communities. Students connect over shared experiences, receive one-on-one guidance from mentors in their area, and train up on facilitation and leadership skills.
Katelyn is a sophomore American Sign Language Interpreting Studies major at the University of Louisville. She is co-founder of an environmental nonprofit, Clean4ChangeKY, an organization that focuses on environmental justice and education in Kentucky.
This year's Fellows include students from Ohio University, Virginia Tech, Centre College, Berea College, University of Louisville, Morehead State University, Bethany College, West Virginia State University, and Virginia State University. They are passionate community organizers, policy advocates, educators, researchers, club leaders, and more!
