Who We Are
Our Vision
Students For Local Action (SLA) is the first student-led interest group and think tank dedicated to climate action at the University of Oklahoma. SLA brings together stakeholders from a variety of fields including climate science, economics, and urban planning to collaborate on policy solutions.
Our team is comprised of passionate student advocates with a wide range of backgrounds who are committed to driving progress towards a more sustainable and equitable future. We develop effective leaders and citizen lobbyists by turning passion projects into sustainable progress.
As a leading voice of OU's climate community, SLA is active in policy development for the Norman City Council and its related committees. Through our work, we aim to inspire and mobilize action on climate change, creating a more sustainable and just world for all.
Member Highlights
Our founder, Anna Hyslop, wrote a piece for the Rachel Carson Council on the intersections of LGBTQ+ identities and environmental injustices.
SLA member Brayden Johnson wrote an article on the issues with RSO funding at OU for his blog, Only to Thinking.
Our first Director of Policy, Daniel Zavala Paramo, wrote this blog on work requirements for SNAP benefits during his time as an intern at Prosperity Now.
Current Leadership
Vice President
Marley Hutchins (she/they)
Distinguished Alumni
