Hasan is a first-generation college student double-majoring in Political Science and International Studies. Born in Bangladesh and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he is driven by the climate challenges facing his family’s homeland and has pursued every opportunity to advance climate solutions. His niche in the climate space took shape during a summer abroad in Amsterdam, where he studied the art and science of multilateral cooperation through a Global Climate Governance course. Upon returning to New York, Hasan wasted no time and immediately began a year-long Climate Policy Fellowship at the Colin Powell School. There, through mentorship from an industry expert and a tight-knit cohort, he began approaching climate change through a policy-oriented lens. During the fellowship, he nurtured another side of himself—one driven to uplift others—by serving as a college mentor through the Student Success Guide program, supporting fellow undergraduates in need of guidance.
Following the fellowship, he spent the summer as a Critical Minerals Policy Intern at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a leading environmental NGO. Working in Washington, D.C., he helped steer the organization toward deeper engagement with the critical minerals sector powering the green energy transition. After a six-month tenure with EDF, Hasan turned to climate research, working under Professor Yana Kucheva in CCNY’s Sociology Department to evaluate the climate resilience commitments for public housing in the climate action plans of twenty U.S. cities. While conducting this research, Hasan missed the political arena and began interning with the New York League of Conservation Voters, researching environmental issues and evaluating state and city-level candidates for potential endorsements. This hands-on policy work complemented his year-long Public Service Fellowship at the Moynihan Center.
Rounding off his senior year, Hasan will intern at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, assisting with the implementation of Local Law 97—the nation’s most ambitious carbon reduction initiative focused on the buildings sector. He’ll also contribute to the development of a complementary policy plan to address existing gaps in the legislation. Hasan’s time in the environmental policy space has only just begun. He plans to pursue a master’s degree in public policy, public administration, environmental science, or urban planning, with the goal of becoming a legislative analyst for environmental agencies, nonprofits, and NGOs.
