SVYCA’s Fremont Action Team works to create meaningful change in our city through impactful, interdisciplinary policy and education initiatives.
Contact: svycafremont@gmail.com
Student Leaders
Sarah Adkar
Viswatha Pamidipati
Padma Balaji
SVYCA Explained:
Ethnic Studies Climate Curriculum
Partnering with Ethnic Studies teachers to integrate climate literacy into the curriculum.
Consulting with Ten Strands, CLEEN, and the FUSD School Board’s Director of Curriculum to develop a structured curriculum plan.
Designing slide decks & lesson plans for teachers to implement this semester.
Urban Planning & Bike Advocacy
Reframing Fremont’s City Bike Plan to encourage safer, more accessible bike lanes.
Hosting urban planning webinars to educate members.
Collaborating with Bike Fremont & local officials, including Mayor Raj Salwan!
Plastic-Free Farmers Markets
Working with the Niles, Irvington, and Newark Farmers Markets to implement a plastic bag ban.
Community Education: Raising awareness about microplastic pollution and sustainable alternatives.
Outreach
Accumulated 100+ sustainability service hours through community projects.
Attended climate conferences & built connections with local board members, executives, and senators.
Always recruiting! If you're in Fremont & passionate about climate action, we’d love to have you.
