Zachary Van Tol

Zachary Van Tol is a Sustainability Ph.D. candidate in the College of Global Futures. Zach is an interdisciplinary scholar whose research explores how access to space impacts climate-risk among vulnerable communities. Specifically, he is interested in understanding how historical and contemporary policies alter climate exposures for those who find themselves unsheltered.

Before attending Arizona State University, Zach graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Meteorology and Geography. Despite his short time in Tempe, Zach is already an active community member—including serving as the Chief of Staff for the President of the Graduate and Professional Student Association.

When he is not involved with campus life or research, Zach enjoys spending time trail running, creative writing, or reading novels.