2022 GSS Fellow

Emory University
M.P.H., Rollins School of Public Health

Nick is interested in framing sustainability issues as some of the most pressing public health issues of our time.

2021 GSS Fellow

Emory University
Rollins School of Public Health

2023 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

Clark University
Geography

Esha (she/her) is a student at Clark University with a B.A. in Geography (2023) who is pursuing an M.S. in GIS (2024). She is passionate about climate change resilience, disaster risk reduction, and engaging with multiple groups of people. In her free time, she loves watching TV shows/movies, dancing, spending time with friends and family, hiking (only when the weather is warm), and exploring new places.

2024 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of the Pacific
Biological Sciences

Karson is a graduate student at the University of the Pacific with a B.S in Marine Biology and a minor in Environment and Sustainability studies. She is pursuing a M.S in Biological Sciences while conducting research on health, stress, and pollution exposure markers in four coastal shark species due to anthropogenic activities using proteomics and sequencing techniques. She is passionate about the ocean as well as its people, and she enjoys outdoor activities, the Arts, traveling, and experiencing new things.

2021 GSS Fellow

UC Santa Cruz
Coastal Science and Policy Program

2021 GSS Fellow

The University of Michigan
Environment and Sustainability

2023 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of California, Santa Cruz
Environmental Studies

Emma Gee is a PhD student in UCSC's Environmental Studies department. She is interested in issues tying together open ocean ecosystems, food sovereignty, environmental justice, and high seas fisheries, and passionate about diversifying the field of marine science.

2018 GSS Fellow

University of Washington
Masters in Public Administration and Governance

2022 GSS Fellow

The University of Michigan
M.S. in Environmental and Sustainability, Environmental Justice

Erin is interested in the intersection of environmental science and human activity, and the impact they have on one another to ensure healthy humans and a healthy environment.

2020 GSS Fellow

Savannah State University
Public Administration and Sustainability

2024 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of Colorado Boulder
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Asia’s current research focuses on insect community ecology in urban environments. She is interested in how human land use impacts different insect groups and, consequently, the ecosystem services they provide in coupled human-natural systems.

2021 GSS Fellow

George Washington University
International Affairs

2024 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sustainability Science

Kayla is an aspiring sustainability professional passionate in creating the necessary pathways for meaningful, transformative change against the climate crisis. She is currently working towards her masters degree in sustainability science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she is gaining an interdisciplinary perspective on sustainable solutions. In her free time, Kayla enjoys exploring new places through hiking, crocheting, going to concerts, and watching movies.

2022 GSS Fellow

University of Utah
Masters in Environmental Humanities

Pheej is motivated to uplift BIPOC community representation and contribution to sustainability and conservation efforts.

2021 GSS Fellow

Stanford University
Earth System Science

2021 GSS Fellow

George Mason University
Environmental Science and Policy

2022 GSS Fellow

Tufts University
M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

Valeria sees it as her responsibility as a future city planner to ensure that the transition to a more sustainable city is socially just.

2021 GSS Fellow

Western Colorado University
Environmental management

2023 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of Michigan
Environment and Sustainability

Taylor is interested in the sustainability of fresh water and water quality through hydrologic modeling and green infrastructure with the hope of safe drinking water for all.

2023 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of Michigan
Environmental Justice

Tre’Nard Morgan is from Belle Glade, FL, and is interested in urban housing and development along with grassroots organizing efforts. A first year Master’s student studying Environmental Justice, he is on a journey to elevate the living conditions of BIPOC communities and learn more about being a servant to the earth.

2019 GSS Fellow

Georgia State University
Meteorology, Climate Policy and Urban Sustainability

2023 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of Michigan
Environment and Sustainability

Alifaire is passionate about finding ways to increase adaptive capacity in coastal communities and ecosystems as climate change continues to cause disruption to livelihoods and biodiversity.

2019 GSS Fellow

The University of Michigan
MPH Anthropology, Environmental Injustices

2023 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of Colorado Boulder
Environmental Studies

Naya O’Reilly is a PhD student who seeks to explore the intersectionality behind marine mammal conservation and humpback whale entaglement by completing cost and benefit analysis of potential bycatch mitigation efforts.

2024 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Environment, Ecology, and Energy

Taylor is currently pursuing her Master's degree in the Environment, Ecology, and Energy Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on the political ecology of conservation, particularly on exploring resource conflicts and the potential of participatory environmental governance.

2024 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of California, Los Angeles
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Madeleine is broadly interested in conducting interdisciplinary research to promote ocean resilience. In her PhD program, she aims to use genomic tools to investigate the impacts of anthropogenic stressors on marine communities. In addition, Madeleine strives to build a more inclusive scientific community by cultivating equitable participation of underrepresented groups in the fields of marine science and conservation.

2024 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

Jacksonville University
Public Policy and Marine Science

Bailee aims to bridge her scientific background and passion for policymaking to safeguard marine ecosystems, delving into researching metal contamination to deepen her understanding of water quality dynamics.

2024 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

Northern Arizona University
School of Earth and Sustainability

Elizabeth has a keen interest in biodiversity and conservation biology. She hopes to bridge the gaps between social and natural sciences through environmental education and science communication. She desires to combat humanity's ecological crises by sharing the wonders of natural ecosystems.

2021 GSS Fellow

Tufts University
Food, Agriculture, Environment

2022 GSS Fellow

Syracuse University
Masters in Environmental Engineering

Marilyn is interested in pursuing a career focused on environmental remediation, water quality, and sustainability where she can redefine environmental narratives and increase the overall quality of the planet.

2023 Fellow: Sustainable Oceans

University of Michigan, Flint
Science and Natural Resources

Chloe has a passion for nature and believes sustainability is the path forward. With research on the Flint River, she investigates the effects of anthropogenic disturbances and the health of fish and people. Her studies in wildlife biology delve deeper than the individual level: She believes that assessing an ecosystem as a whole provides a more holistic understanding of how to better care for an environment that takes every species into account.

2021 GSS Fellow

The University of Colorado Boulder
Environmental Engineering

2021 GSS Fellow

The University of Michigan
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

2022 GSS Fellow

UC Santa Cruz
M.S. in the Coastal Science and Policy Program

Olivia is passionate about pursuing multi-benefit, nature-based climate change adaptation solutions in her home state.