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Alum of the Month – October 2026: Amaya Hall, Ann Arbor Climate Corps
Amaya Hall contributed to Ann Arbor’s climate action through AmeriCorps with the Ann Arbor Climate Corps (A2CC) from 2023–2025. The Ann Arbor Climate Corps supports Ann Arbor's A2Zero plan, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. Starting in October 2023, ten AmeriCorps members began serving with A2RC to focus on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and climate, particularly in Environmental Justice communities. Member activities enhance neighborhood-focused decarbonization, education, sustainable practices, and public land stewardship.
During her service, Hall served on the Engagement Team for the Office of Sustainability and Innovations (OSI) and was part of the first cohort of the Ann Arbor Climate Corps program. According to fellow member, Kayla Talampas, Hall’s service was instrumental in introducing the community to the initiative while also paving the way for future cohorts. Talampas remarks that the service that Hall provided was “foundational to the Ann Arbor Climate Corps program and the work that the City has done in the Bryant Neighborhood.”
Hall joined AmeriCorps to pursue her passions while gaining professional experience. She says, “service provided me the opportunity to be involved with transformative change on a local level. I was able to see just how important local climate action can be, and the impact it has on individuals, families, and the communities at large.” Beyond professional growth, she found deep purpose in the role, noting, “I also grew to understand the importance of staying committed to what you believe in, even in the face of active opposition and adversity.”
Reflecting on her service, Hall emphasizes the wealth of experience she gained in community engagement and local sustainability, which led her to pursue a Master’s in Sustainability at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. Hall adds that “my carbon neutrality service in Ann Arbor’s underserved Bryant Neighborhood solidified my decision to dedicate my life to the field of environmental justice. The outreach and education I did to support Bryant’s transition to carbon neutrality, as well as the connections I made, have greatly shaped the way I view and interact with the world.”
Hall continues in the field today, serving as Program Advisor for Youth Now Climate Action—a youth-led environmental group in the Ann Arbor area. In this role, she engages high school students with local climate initiatives, such as developing a rain garden at an elementary school and educating young students on native species, pollinators, and water quality.
Her service has been a pivotal driver of her professional growth and remains a sustaining influence in her work.
Learn more about Ann Arbor Climate Corps (A2CC) and other Michigan’s AmeriCorps programs making a positive impact in communities across Michigan. For more information about AmeriCorps, visit www.americorps.gov.