Jake Baechle

Jake grew up in the buckeye state (Ohio) where he spent his free time running and playing music. After graduating from high school he ventured west to attend school at the University of Redlands. Here he studied business and music, and took an interest in sustainability. Upon graduation Jake returned to his hometown to help Automation Plastics establish a recycling program. A few months later he began his first SCA position with the Green Cities Corps. Through this program he was able to spend a year working with Sustainable Pittsburgh, encouraging businesses throughout the region to take on sustainability initiatives. Now Jake is looking forward to getting out of the office and taking on his second SCA internship where he will be doing trail maintenance on the Pacific Crest Trail.