The Center for the Environment
![Nia Beane](https://sustainability.wustl.edu/files/2024/02/Nia_Beane-15e924da46e590d2-280x386.jpg)
Nia Beane
Center for the Environment
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.
![Sadie Brett-Chin](https://sustainability.wustl.edu/files/2022/02/headshot-coming-soon-EES-01-280x386.jpg)
Sadie Brett-Chin
Sadie is a rising junior double majoring in Anthropology: Global Health and Environment, and Economics and Strategy. She is excited to be working with the WUCCP this summer and is passionate about environmental education and justice. On campus, Sadie is involved in Mentor STL as well as WHEN (WashU Health Equity and Education Network). In her free time, she enjoys taking long walks with her dogs, exploring St. Louis restaurants, and has recently been trying to teach herself guitar!
![Elizabeth Swords](https://sustainability.wustl.edu/files/2022/02/headshot-coming-soon-EES-01-280x386.jpg)
Elizabeth Swords
Center for the Environment
Elizabeth is a sophomore studying Environmental Analysis and the Business of Social Impact. She is interested in understanding how institutions play a role in driving positive environmental change and is the current president of WashU’s business and environment club, Net Impact. She looks forward to working with the Center for the Environment to further the environmental research on campus and is excited to contribute to the mission of advancing knowledge to address environmental challenges. Outside of classes, Elizabeth is a part of Run Club, APO, and an Ampersand Student Intern.