Meet the ESCC Student Associates

Nia is a junior from Belize majoring in Environmental Analysis and Film and Media Studies. She is passionate about the power of individual action as well as government action, environmental justice, energy conservation, habitat conservation, and the connection between people, animals, and the planet. She is involved with sustainability on campus through being a WashU Green Ambassador, Net Impact member, and co-founder of WashU’s plant-based club. When not in class, you may find her running, playing chess, singing a cappella, or working for the Center for the Environment.

Cameryn Berryhill is a first-year student planning to major in Environmental Analysis with a minor in writing. She is working as a Student Co-Coordinator for Tyson Conservation Corps and is excited about getting involved in sustainability and environmental research at WashU. She enjoys working with others who are passionate about conservation, loves native plants, and is always looking for new ways to get outdoors. Her interests outside of work include gardening, birding, camping, and writing.

Gus is a Cogneuro/Econ dual major from Chicago, interested in decision making but with a passion for nature and the environment. In high school he was a leader of the greenhouse and aquarium clubs and throughout college has been attending many TCC events and now is working as a student coordinator.

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.

Anya is a sophomore from Seattle, Washington, studying Environmental Analysis with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She is passionate about the environment and plans to work in the field of environmental advocacy after university. Anya is particularly interested in environmental education and community outreach. In her free time, Anya loves being in nature through hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and any other activity that gets her outside.

Jordyn is a second year undergrad pursuing a major in Environmental Policy. She is deeply passionate about climate action, activism, and justice. In the future, she hopes to provide disadvantaged communities with legal aid to protect the health of their community as well as their environment.

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.

Chloe is a first-year in the Olin Business School. She is currently unsure of a major, but is leaning towards studying Finance. She is super excited and thankful to be interning with the ESCC Internship program.

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.

Erin is a junior double majoring in Environmental Earth Sciences and Educational Studies with a minor in dance. Being from Indianapolis, IN, sheis excited to work for a Midwest centered organization, the Midwest Climate Collaborative, as a Communications Intern. On campus she works for the Admissions Office, the Department of Education, participates in soil science research, and volunteers for VERDE, teaching environmental science in a local elementary school.

Madison is a Junior majoring in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a politics concentration. She is minoring in Writing. She has always been passionate about climate issues and began her climate activist work in high school. She grew up near the Indiana Dunes and participated regularly in beach cleanups and other local climate events. She find climate activism enriching and incredibly important because climate change is one of the most pressing issues we are currently facing. She enjoys spending time in nature, creating art, writing, and engaging with peers.

Daniel is a sophomore studying economics with a minor in environmental studies, originally from New Jersey. He is excited to contribute to the St Louis community as an Impact Intern with the Restorative Justice Movement Center. Daniel cares deeply about environmental action and plans to continue to work to promote sustainability and environmentalism after graduation. Additionally, he loves anything to do with the outdoors, as well as film and music.

Kushagri is originally from India, but was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. As a double major in finance and marketing, their academic journey reflects their keen passion for these fields. Beyond their studies, they find joy in exploring new cultures through travel and engaging in conversations with diverse individuals. They strongly believe in the transformative power of voicing opinions and lending a helping hand to others.