Next-Gen Scholars Program

I'm a second-year in Environmental Justice. I am doing a practicum on critical development ecologies and spent my summer looking at mangrove restoration on the Swahili Coast. I am from Kansas City, but I did my undergrad in Peace and Conflict Studies and Economics at Swarthmore College in PA. I am also the director of an energy justice coalition. I enjoy discussing how to build and scale community projects, balancing work and school, or anything SEAS-related! 

I am Mexican-American from San Diego, CA , as well as a second-year dual-degree graduate student pursuing a
Master’s in Environment and Sustainability and an MBA at the Ross School of Business.
When I am not at Dana or Ross, you can usually find me running or working out. One of my
favorite pastimes outside of that is cooking and making great food. Over the summer I traveled
to Hong Kong, Korea and San Francisco. I am excited and look forward to working with everyone.

I am a third-year dual-degree student with the Erb Institute (MBA/MS), specializing in Sustainability & Development and Behavior, Education & Communication at SEAS. I am from the Chicago area and worked in advertising for a number of years before coming to SEAS for a career pivot. I am happy to talk to any nontraditional students who are navigating a significant career change as well. When I am not in Dana or Ross, you will usually find me running, reading at the Arb, watching movies/TV at home, or skateboarding at Ingalls Mall.

After graduating from Chatham University in 2022 with a double major in Sustainability and Women and Gender Studies, I worked for three years within Pittsburgh's regional agriculture sector. At the University of Michigan, I am currently in my second year in the Ecosystem Science Management program, where I focus my studies on food system ecology. Connecting conservation work to our food systems is pivotal to creating sustainable communities.

I am a dual-degree student in the School of Public Health, where I focus on Health Behavior and Health Equity. Here at SEAS, my track is Environmental Justice and Sustainability Development. I am very passionate about interdisciplinary interests and leadership. I currently live in Detroit and am a non-traditional student. 

I am a second-year student studying Environmental Policy and Planning and Behavior Education and Communication. I have a deep passion for science communication, rural environmentalism, and water policy. I grew up in Michigan and then went to undergrad right on the shores of Lake Superior, which is definitely my favorite of all the Great Lakes. I really believe that connecting with the community and land that you live in is the first step to enacting positive change in the world. If you see me around Dana, come say hi; I love to chat and meet new people!

I’m from Malden, MA, and earned my undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies from Centre College in Kentucky. I spent a few years in environmental education and nonprofit work, both abroad and in the U.S. At SEAS, I’m specializing in Environmental Justice and Policy, with a focus on food and energy systems. I’m passionate about local-level policy change and environmental public health, and I plan to use my skills and experience to advocate for marginalized and frontline communities. Outside of school and work, I enjoy pottery, hiking, and exploring new places.