Fun Fact: I work in a pizzeria back home.

“I hope to pursue a career in public service, promoting sustainability for the common good. I am motivated by my civic duty to improve society and our shared environment. I am most passionate about sustainability in urban planning, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Sustainability can be advanced through more resilient and healthier systems, with more mindfulness of the space around us. This includes ensuring environmental stewardship and protection so all members of society can benefit. I hope to learn more about the benefits of green spaces and the shared benefits of sustainability through the Campus Garden.”

Fun Fact: I was homeschooled for a year to travel!

“I’m most passionate about reducing consumption because I think many environmental problems start with how much we buy and discard. Living on Long Island, I spent time at the beach, which made me appreciate the environment from a young age. As I got older, I realized that sustainability is about much more than recycling. It’s about rethinking the way we consume in the first place. That’s why I’m really interested in corporate social responsibility and ESG. I like the idea of working with companies to make sustainability part of their everyday decisions instead of treating it like an afterthought. I think businesses have the ability to create real change, and I’d love to be part of making that happen. “

Fun Fact: I’m deathly allergic to peaches.

“I hope to incorporate sustainability into my future career by continuing to raise awareness of its importance as I live/travel around different parts of the world. On top of this, as I travel to new areas, I will learn more about how sustainability challenges are different depending on the climate, the region, and the resources that an area has. I would like to continue raising awareness on sustainability and make sure that people truly understand the gravity of the situation.”

Fun Fact: I recently traveled to Iceland to study how communities understand and respond to glacier change.

“I am passionate about the intersection of sustainability, public policy, and empowering individuals to make meaningful change. While large-scale issues like climate change require institutional solutions, I am interested in how education, communication, and policy can help communities adopt more sustainable practices. In the future, I hope to incorporate sustainability into a career in law or policy by helping develop solutions that balance environmental responsibility with social and economic realities.”

Fun Fact: I’m a certified chainsaw mechanic and operator!

“Working in the agricultural field throughout high school led me to develop a significant interest in regenerative farming techniques, ones that prioritize working with nature rather than against it. This philosophy spills over into so many other facets of sustainability, and just life itself! I believe every one of us is called to care for the Earth with purposeful dedication and commitment, and am so excited to help cultivate that culture within our community!”

Fun Fact: Over 90% of my wardrobe is thrifted or swapped.

“As someone interested in student leadership and community programming, I hope to incorporate sustainability into my future career by planning events and initiatives that are both environmentally conscious and socially impactful. This includes reducing waste through thoughtful event planning, partnering with local businesses and organizations, and highlighting diverse cultures and perspectives in ways that educate and bring people together. My goal is to create programs that leave a lasting positive impact on both the community and the environment, ensuring that future generations inherit spaces that are inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. “

Fun Fact: My favorite animal is a beluga whale, and I hope to do research to help protect them one day!

“While there are so many environmental issues I’m passionate about, the nearest to my heart is land conservation and biodiversity preservation. Humans are the drivers of mass-extinction; as we clear-cut forests and develop land, we are raising our temperatures, increasing the severity of natural disasters, and killing off vulnerable species forever. Biodiversity is defined as the variety of species in a given area, but it’s so much more than that. It is the reason we have food, air, water, medicine, and so much more. Nature isn’t just something for us to enjoy; it’s the foundation of our existence, and we will perish without it. In the future, I hope to work for a land conservation group to preserve land for hiking, biodiversity preservation, and to mitigate the impacts of climate change.”

Fun Fact: I saw The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX this summer (there are only 25 theaters in the country).

“As a person who enjoys being outside, my passion stemmed from keeping Earth healthy so everyone has clean green spaces to enjoy. My experience working at a coalition showed me firsthand the hard work required to grow food sustainably. This has made me more interested in the actual production and distribution of the foods we eat. I am interested in making an impact on the consumption side by problem-solving to assess and reduce waste. As an engineering student, I want to bring what I have learned to help apply sustainable practices to whatever engineering path I pursue, making the field more efficient and eco-friendly.”

Fun Fact: I have been playing the piano for over 10 years!

“​I am particularly passionate about recycling, composting, and renewable energy. Funnily enough, my mom is the person who fueled my interests, when she took me to regular park cleanups as a kid, and also enlisted my help in collecting special recyclable materials around my neighborhood! My interests continued to deepen when I took AP Environmental Science in my senior year of high school, and I want to further my passions in college. I hope to incorporate these fields in my future career as well, I am planning to be an Environmental Engineering Consultant, in which I will manage projects on a team with engineers of other specialties, and bring an environmentally focused mindset to the group.”

Fun fact: I am a huge foodie and love trying small, local restaurants.

“I am particularly passionate about making sustainability financially viable and strategically integrated into business decisions. Through my work with Wake Forest’s Office of Sustainability, I’ve been able to see how data, partnerships, and education can drive meaningful environmental impact. My experiences at Volvo and, more recently, in Corporate Strategy at Land O’Lakes have reinforced that sustainability is most effective when it aligns with long-term business value rather than existing as a separate initiative. In my future career, I hope to help organizations develop strategies that balance profitability with environmental stewardship, using data-driven analysis to identify opportunities that create lasting value for businesses, communities, and the environment.“

Fun Fact: I’m a dual citizen, having citizenship in America and Jamaica.

“​I am interested in the reuse/ repurposing aspects of sustainably. In terms of many things that are considered to be byproducts of somethings tends to be viewed as waste or trash, since it that field it would have no use. As opposed of looking to see where that byproduct can be useful for ones own benefit or the benefit of others even if it requires an extra hurdle or 2 to achieve, the long term affects would positively compound together. If my future career ends up having this “issue”, I’d hope to implement this since it would give more things we create purposely or not a greater purpose other than waste.“

Fun Fact: I love animals! I have 3 pets (2 cats and a dog).

“​I hope to incorporate sustainability into my future career as a lawyer by advocating for policies and legal solutions that protect the environment while balancing the needs of communities and businesses. I believe the legal profession has the power to shape a more sustainable future.”