Sustainability The Student Fellows

CiCi is in her third semester working as the Communications, Outreach, and Education fellow. She is from Northern Virginia, and is a Psychology major also completing the Five College Certificate in Culture, Health, and Sciences. In addition to being a Sus Fellow, CiCi is a member of the Amherst College Women’s Soccer team and a tour guide. CiCi loves working as the COE fellow because she loves spreading the news of what the Office is working on, and continually meeting new people and learning about all of the cool projects the Amherst College Office of Sustainability and greater Amherst Community are up to. 

Noah is an Environmental Studies major from Hawaii. Growing up on the island of Oahu, he loves freediving and bodyboarding. As a sophomore, Noah was an EcoRep with the Office of Sustainability. Now, he is excited to serve as the Sustainability Communication, Outreach, and Education Fellow. In the Fall, he will be studying Urban Sustainability in Greece before returning to Amherst in the Spring. Noah is also a hurdler on the track team, and enjoys building LEGOS.

Angelina is an Environmental Studies major seeking the International Relations Certificate. Born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, she learned about diverse perspectives on climate change and sustainability. As a sustainable food systems intern, she hopes to use these perspectives to address the dining needs of students at Amherst. Angelina brings an emphasis on inclusive dining for all diets (like plant-based and halal), locally sourced foods, and reducing food waste in her role. Outside of this, Angelina loves critiquing movies, cooking up new recipes, taking care of plants, reading, and attempting Duolingo lessons.

Julia is a junior Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought major thrilled to return to the Office of Sustainability as an Ecoleader. Working as an Ecorep last year, she saw how essential community, especially first-year involvement, is to sustainability, and she is excited to lead the program and work with the new class of Ecoreps to build a sustainable community at Amherst! Although Julia grew up in New York City, she is a big lover of nature, and she loves to take advantage of all the wonderful outdoor opportunities around Amherst. You can usually find Julia walking/running/biking on the rail trail, playing tennis, picking flowers at the farm, or reading outside on the quad.

Anna is a Political Science and Spanish double major. Having grown up on 12 acres outside Portland, Oregon, with a Dad who restores rivers for a living, she has always felt a strong pull to the earth and its protection. She developed a passion for climate action through experience in small-scale farming and school-based projects in a region where caring for the environment is learned from a young age. At Amherst, Anna served as an Eco-Rep during her sophomore year and enjoyed making accessible and meaningful changes at Amherst. She is now excited to lead the Eco-Rep program and continue working in the Office of Sustainability! Anna is also a member of the Women’s Lacrosse team, loves backpacking, cooking, the 3rd floor of Frost Library, and is a ball girl for the Women’s Soccer team.

Nife, an environmental studies major from Atlanta, GA, developed a passion for nature and the environment during an early first-grade field trip to Ruby Falls. Her interest in environmental issues and justice, particularly for minorities in Atlanta, has grown since then. At home, she has been active in Georgia Conservation Voters and Georgia WAND, contributing to newsletters, organizing meetings with the EPA regional director, and attending the Energy and Environmental Open House at the State Capitol. Last summer, Nife studied botany, herbal medicine, and traditional medicinal practices in Antananarivo, Madagascar. There, she learned how environmental degradation affects marginalized communities relying on traditional medicines. Nife hopes to bring her passion for environmental justice to the role of Inclusivity Sustainability Intern. Outside of school, Nife writes for the Amherst Student and sings a cappella. She also likes to ride bikes, go on long walks, and listen to R&B, especially D’Angelo and Jazmine Sullivan.

Marie is a prospective Biology major from southeast Missouri. She grew up in a rural town, surrounded by farmland and passionate about working with animals. Now, she is excited to become more immersed in nature by further developing the Wildlife Sanctuary. With this opportunity, she hopes to enhance the native wildlife while making the space more accessible for educational opportunities both in the college and outside community. Through these endeavors, she intends to bring more awareness to the Sanctuary’s importance both environmentally and academically. Outside of her work at Amherst, she enjoys trips to Barnes and Noble, along with watching basketball and football games.

Sierra is an Environmental Studies and Spanish double major. Growing up on Long Island, NY, she grew up to love the coast and has become very interested in coastal conservation. Moreover, a recently constructed net-zero energy building in Jones Beach, Long Island has contributed to her interest in renewable energy and sustainability. After serving as the EcoRep last year for the women’s soccer team, Sierra plans to couple this experience with her interest in sustainability in order to enhance the sustainable practices of Amherst’s sports teams. Aside from working in the Office of Sustainability, Sierra is excited for her last year on campus. She is part of the Women’s Soccer team, the president of the Coalition of Amherst College Student Athletes of Color (CACSAC), and is writing a thesis. 

Originally born in the small mill town of Burnley, England, and now living in beautiful Winston-Salem, NC, Madi is a current Computer Science major and the office’s Climate Action Intern. In this role, they hope to spread awareness of the climate developments happening on campus, shining light on the visible and invisible work necessary to meet the College’s sustainability goals. Outside of the office, they work as a math TA and an IT specialist, and help to manage Amherst Archery Club and Amherst Quiz Bowl. You’ll normally find Madi basking in Amherst’s lush fields, hosting soccer and Formula 1 watch parties, and grinding away in the Frost catacombs.

Emma is a computer science major from Tucson, Arizona. She is passionate about promoting intersectional sustainability and previously has volunteered at Saguaro National Park, working in the environmental education department to conduct programs on conservation, stewardship, and history of land use. She is excited to get more involved with the Pioneer Valley community this summer as a fellow for the Kestrel Land Trust! On campus you can find her hosting a WAMH student radio show or working late nights in the Science Center. She enjoys listening to music, thrifting for sustainable fashion, and spending time with her friends. 

Rachel is a senior physics major.  She was born and raised in the mountains in Utah and loves anything that can get her into nature.  Rachel is the Office of Sustainability Bike Fellow and responsible for all things bikes, primarily the Tread Shed, which is Amherst’s new bike co-op.  She loves bikes not only because they’re fun, but also because they’re a very sustainable, green method of transportation.  Bikes are much cheaper than cars (usually) and can get you to most of the same places for only a small increase in time and personal energy (usually).

Born and raised in Ghana, Lomo is a sophomore in the Practice of Art with a prospective double major in Environmental Studies. Lomo is the office of Sustainability Bike Technician. With a passion for cycling and environmental conservation, Lomo specializes in maintaining and repairing bicycles to keep them running smoothly and efficiently. Her expertise includes optimizing bike performance, implementing sustainable practices in bike maintenance, and educating others on the benefits of cycling for personal health and the environment. She is committed to fostering a greener future by encouraging the use of bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation.

Ella Jean is a sophomore Biology major from Elk Grove, California. Born and raised on the coast of the Philippine islands, Ella Jean has experienced her fair share of typhoons, floods, and earthquakes throughout her upbringing. As a result, she has always been conscious of climate change and the importance of taking care of our environment. As this year’s Green Programs Fellow, Ella Jean’s main goal is to build a culture of sustainability throughout campus. She aims to find creative avenues to encourage science labs to reduce waste and energy consumption, hoping that this environmentally conscientious attitude will be mirrored by any student (STEM or non-STEM) in the Science Center. Beyond this, Ella Jean also hopes to devise ways to model sustainable practices by working with various offices on campus and by educating other students through the Green Living Certification Program. Besides being a Sustainability Office Fellow, Ella Jean is also a Science Center Assistant, an ACEMS member, and a volunteer for a grassroots non-profit called LUNAS GHN. In her free time, Ella Jean loves to hike, go for runs at the Norwottuck Rail Trail, and give her friends manicures.

Olivia is a senior Environmental Studies major from San Francisco, CA. After growing up amidst droughts, wildfires, and air pollution, she developed a passion for sustainability and hopes to dedicate her career to making an impact. She spent last summer studying sustainable business strategy in Copenhagen and became a member of the ENST Steering Committee during her Junior year. This fall, Olivia will begin serving as the Sustainability Careers Fellow. She’s excited to work on developing a green alumni network and planning the annual sustainability career trek. When she’s not at a window table on Frost 3rd, she enjoys hurdling for the Women’s Track team and singing in Glee Club. She also loves cooking/baking, walking on the rail trail, bullet journaling, and watching Studio Ghibli movies. 

Izzy is a senior Biology and Religion double major on the pre-medical track originally from Wellesley, MA. Izzy is thrilled to return to the Office of Sustainability after a semester abroad as the Zero Waste Fellow. Izzy originally joined the office in 2022 as an EcoRep, and then became EcoLeader the following year. Outside of the Office of Sustainability, Izzy does research with the Religion department, works for Amherst College Emergency Medical Services, and plays for Amherst’s women's club soccer team.