The 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.

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.

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.