Office of Sustainability

Wissal is a junior from Memphis, TN majoring in Environmental Biology with a minor in Writing. She is interested in environmental public health and hopes to help mitigate consequences caused by environmental issues through research and sustainability focused programs. She is excited to work with the Transportation team to help promote sustainable practices on campus and to be a part of a group of people working towards a mutual goal in helping foster a healthy environment that everyone on campus can enjoy.

Melena is a First Year from Belleville, IL majoring in Computer Science. Her main sustainability related interests are environmental policy and environmental justice. She is excited to create and facilitate engaging programming to further people’s knowledge of sustainability. In her free time, Melena enjoys taking pictures and watching TV.

Katie is a junior from Maryland majoring in Anthropology on the Global Health & Environment track and minoring in Marketing. Prior to college, she took a gap year, where she worked in the Marketing & Communications department for a collection of health clinics for uninsured residents in Washington, D.C. There, she realized her commitment to public health and sustainability, as well as her strong interest in communications campaigns as a tool to improve environmental and health outcomes. Katie has continued this work at public relations agencies over the past few summers. As a member of GlobeMed, she enjoys having discussions with other students interested in public health. Outside of her coursework, Katie enjoys cooking, rollerblading, sewing, and reading. She’s looking forward to working with everyone at the Office of Sustainability and collaborating with WashU offices through the Green Office Program.

Sofía Martínez is a current sophomore majoring in both Environmental Biology and Economics. She’s passionate about sustainability and loves to get involved in local environmental efforts through research and volunteering at the Great Rivers Environmental Law Center. She recently spent a summer in Ireland working on an organic farm where she gained an even greater appreciation for conservation and agriculture. Sofía is looking forward to joining the Green Office and aiding in their mission to assist in sustainability efforts on campus.

Mia Phutrakul is a junior environmental engineering student from Warrensburg, MO, with passions including environmental justice and sustainable infrastructure. They are actively involved in various clubs on campus, including the Wilderness Project, Burning Kumquat, WUGAs, and Triathlon Club. Mia loves to stay active and explore the great outdoors through activities like running, biking, and backpacking. They are also a dedicated cat lover and enjoy spending time with their pets. Through their academic pursuits and extracurricular involvement, Mia is excited to make a positive impact on the environment and promote sustainable practices.