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Pheej worked with the CoastCARD team at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science in Annapolis, Maryland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/3e006b0f-0107-449b-bbb3-22000b9b909d/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.36.17+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Valeria Menendez Valeria is pursuing her M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University. Valeria sees it as her responsibility as a future city planner to ensure that the transition to a more sustainable city is socially just. She is interested in the intersections of humans and the environment and believes that social and environmental issues are inextricably linked. Valeria worked with the MARISCO team at the Helmholtz-Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg, Germany this summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/add852f9-ddc2-4743-8349-efa29f0a978b/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.36.43+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Olivia Won Olivia is currently pursuing an M.S. in the Coastal Science and Policy Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Olivia is passionate about pursuing multi-benefit, nature-based climate change adaptation solutions in her home state. Her research focuses on assessing and advancing social equity considerations in restoration initiatives. Olivia worked with the ARMSRestore project team in Toliara, Madagascar this summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/9b40d249-10fd-43ab-a4b2-93573e6c9259/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.48.23+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Marilyn Smith Marilyn is currently pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Engineering at Syracuse University. 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. Marilyn worked with the MARISCO team at the Helmholtz-Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg, Germany. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/2af8e197-fdba-4b0f-86f6-84ec3fb8be63/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.48.51+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Melissa Cervantes Melissa is working towards Bachelor’s degrees in both Society & Environment and Conservation & Resource Studies at UC Berkeley. Melissa’s passion for environmental conservation stems from her childhood experiences being outdoors. Today, she seeks to use environmental education as a way to connect people to local and global environments. Through art and accessible learning methods, she hopes to highlight interdisciplinary solutions for climate change. Melissa worked with the OceanKAN team at the Future Earth Knowledge Action Network in Paris, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/5bcf3ef3-ba3e-406d-8fcd-84c5c2ceab49/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.49.05+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Paloma Wood-Assemian Paloma is working towards B.S. in Environmental Science at Howard University. Paloma feels a connection to the earth due to her understanding of their shared colonization. It is because of this common understanding that she has devoted her life to decolonization efforts, both mentally and physically. To her, the practice of sustainability is her own form of self-healing, and she wants to show others that they can heal in a similar way. Paloma worked with the OceanKAN team at the Future Earth Knowledge Action Network in Paris, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/f4cd5fb3-4206-48b4-ae72-5e6306052c3d/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.49.19+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Sonya Carrizales Sonya is pursuing her B.A. in Environmental Studies at Mount Holyoke College. Striving for sustainable policy solutions, Sonya seeks to address environmental injustices by centering marginalized communities in ocean resource management decisions, as well as larger environmental policy debates. She is excited to learn more about stakeholder engagement while promoting equity and inclusion within ocean resource governance processes. Sonya worked this summer with the NoCrises team at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in association with the Belmont Forum this summer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/a1ecd60c-1a06-4ccb-81ea-d655cc290b39/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.49.45+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Kaitlyn Cooper Kaitlyn is a junior at George Mason University in the Environmental Science and Policy program getting her concentration in Human and Ecosystem Response to Climate Change. Kaitlyn is hoping to research ocean-based solutions to climate mitigation with a focus on linkages between marine and terrestrial. In her spare time, she loves to explore the musical arts with a particular interest in singing and dance. 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Lawren Worked with the CoastCARD team at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science in Annapolis, Maryland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/c088476c-6c53-42a1-baab-c0dd6bb4343a/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.50.07+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Anna Calderon-Cleland Anna is a third-year double Geoscience and Anthropology major at Wellesley College. Anna is interested in finding avenues to explore equitable, sustainable solutions to changing oceans in light of climate change. Anna worked with the CoastCARD team at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science in Annapolis, Maryland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/bfa8d509-4e43-4042-839a-f8e1147ac2e9/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.49.31+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Sydney Tolliver Sydney is pursuing her Bachelors in Agricultural and Environmental Systems at North Carolina A&T University. Sydney’s interest in ocean sustainability was first sparked on a dive trip to assist the Coral Reef Foundation with coral reef restoration. It was this experience that shifted her fascination with other environmental topics and solidified her interest and enthusiasm for ocean conservation, specifically coral restoration. Sydney worked this summer with the ARMSRestore project team in Toliara, Madagascar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/4db798fb-5d3f-4f0f-afc5-75aa8b3e72ac/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+4.48.38+PM.png News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - Maya Sze Maya is working towards a Bachelor’s degrees in both Environmental Studies and Geology at Tuft’s University. Maya believes that there are many areas in ocean sustainability that need our help, from plastic pollution to overfishing. Through this program, she hopes to learn more about how we can contribute to the movement on both an individual and global scale, while also incorporating equity and inclusiveness. Maya worked with the OceanKAN team at the Future Earth Knowledge Action Network in Paris, France. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/e37a2489-3dea-483a-9266-7d254bdccbe9/Screen+Shot+2022-09-09+at+5.34.11+PM.jpg News - Falling for Sustain+Ability - "I was lucky enough to see interdisciplinarity at work, an eye-opening opportunity as it is admittedly hard to change mentalities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. The work ideally starts at the root of education, but alas, better late than never." Picture above - 2022 GSS Fellow, Valeria Menendez, at the Helmholtz Institute of Functional Marine Biodiversity (HIFMB). 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Joyah will be embedded in the Norwegian team working in the Belmont-funded project, Salt-Mine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1618879137295-77ZUFHFK4EQ0YP3XTHSZ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-19%2Bat%2B6.24.59%2BPM.jpg News - 2021 GSS Fellows Selected - Nelsha Athauda Working toward a Master’s in Public Health with a focus on Environmental Health at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Uniting public health and environmental science, Nelsha is working on interventions that can mitigate climate change while improving population health. 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She will be working with Surface Ocean – Lower Atmosphere Study (SOLAS), a Future Earth project, based in China and Germany. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1618942017076-9VCLQ6DHEHCXX04Z1ZOY/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-19%2Bat%2B6.26.12%2BPM.jpg News - 2021 GSS Fellows Selected - Gabriel Gadsden Gabe is working toward his Master’s of Science at the University of Michigan School for the Environment and Sustainability. Grounded in the belief science should be interdisciplinary, Gabe uses the foundations of environmental justice and ecology to understand human-wildlife interactions and what that means for a sustainable world. During the summer Gabe will be embedded in the Belmont Forum project Marine Research and Innovation for a Sustainable Management of Coasts and Oceans (MARISCO). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1618942538435-QWJOCEN05Z2YLWFIAGZ3/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-19%2Bat%2B6.25.58%2BPM.jpg News - 2021 GSS Fellows Selected - Niza Contreras Niza will be joining the incoming cohort of Master’s students in the Coastal Science and Policy Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Niza is determined to use her education and experience to advance interdisciplinary science, elevate traditional ecological knowledge, and support community-based conservation of marine resources. Niza will be working with the Negotiating Ocean Conflicts among Rivals for Sustainable and Equitable Solutions (NO CRISES) at East Carolina University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1618942937506-OGI3NRXDVXU9ELLEWKDZ/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-04-19%2Bat%2B6.26.36%2BPM.jpg News - 2021 GSS Fellows Selected - Amina Ly Amina is working toward a Ph.D. at Stanford University focused on Earth systems science and the impacts of extreme weather on human systems. Amina’s currently focused on answering how extreme temperatures have interacted with mobility in the COVID-19 era, and the overall mortality response in these new environments. Amina is also a Udall Scholar and EDGE Fellow. Amina will be working with the Global Mountain Biodiversity Assessment (a project of Future Earth) embedded in the Swiss team at the University of Bern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1618956107031-OS57ELYB66DD78BBQYTF/Screen+Shot+2021-04-20+at+3.59.53+PM.png News - 2021 GSS Fellows Selected https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1619106821709-R2V6O7XS555A6CJZ0UPR/Future+Oceans+Workshop.jpg News - 2021 GSS Fellows Selected - Opportunty for Early Career Ocean Professionals In collaboration with the Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP), we are organizing a two-part workshop at SRI 2021 for Early Career Researchers focused on Sustainable Oceans. The Future Oceans workshop seeks to build a diverse and interdisciplinary cohort of researchers interested in solutions that contribute to a sustainable ocean. This workshop is the start of a longer conversation that we hope will grow to include working groups that will focus on initiatives that build their networks, create productive collaborations, and generate impactful outcomes. We hope that by the end of the series, participants will write a publication for one of our partnering academic journals or outreach outlets to share their learnings, ideas, and perspectives. Session #1 will be on June 13th, during the SRI Conference. Session #2 will be held at the end of June, exact dates to be determined by participants. Organizers include: Alfredo Giron, André Hoffmann Fellow with the Center for Ocean Solutions at Stanford University; Darryl Acker-Carter GSS Scholar; and Adrienne Hampton 2018 GSS Fellow. For more information and the application click here. Applications are due May 30th. To apply for funding to attend the SRI congress click here. Applications are due APRIL 30th. https://www.gsscholar.org/news/2020/2/4/news-and-opportunities-anxmn-rgab8-chnnn monthly 0.5 2022-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1606861531071-05HMNXN31BM9Y8FAYS6Z/Screen+Shot+2020-12-01+at+3.25.08+PM.png News - Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1606862496902-EI6FB5B1TTWJK02XQ21I/Screen+Shot+2020-12-01+at+3.41.22+PM.png News - Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows - Epongue Ekille Epongue is co-authoring a paper with our GSS partner Creating Interfaces. The paper entitled ‘Urban Living Labs: How to enable inclusive transdisciplinary research?’ discusses important aspects and framing conditions of inclusive Urban Living labs, identifying key factors such as investing time to fully understand the context and varying needs such as building relationships and trusts with communities of interest or the development of transdisciplinary skills. The paper also explores the question how to share ownership and sustain project outcomes. We look forward to its publication! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1606861175486-30K129NFFZ53955OUDC7/Screen+Shot+2020-12-01+at+3.19.06+PM.png News - Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows - Aishah-Nyeta Brown Lekelia “Kiki” Jenkins, has been selected as one of the 125 American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassadors. IF/THEN seeks to further women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers. To achieve this goal, AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors connect with students in person and through various media platforms. The ambassadors are contemporary role models who represent a diversity of STEM-related professions in the United States, from entertainment and fashion to sports, business and academia. Kiki especially interested in engaging girls in conservation and marine science by using science dance as an engagement tool. Congratulations Kiki! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1606861941204-IUE8IAUZPHF00CMYERYH/Picture1.png News - Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows - Congratulations to Mya Wells! Adrienne Hampton has been selected to be the inaugural 2019-2020 Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellow. This paid fellowship offers a unique educational opportunity by matching highly motivated and qualified individuals with host offices throughout Washington State. Recent graduates are matched with hosts from state or local government, tribes, nonprofits and maritime industries. Fellows work primarily on science, policy, and industry related projects with an additional emphasis on work related to the advancement of social justice, racial equity and inclusion in these professional spaces. Adrienne is working with the Seattle Aquarium, office of Conversation Programs and Partnerships, on a project titled Array of Ocean Advocacy. Through this project, Adrienne will lead the development, coordination and training of a network of diverse groups and individuals around the goal of elevating ocean conservation as a central value for residents and elected decision-makers throughout Washington State. Well done Adrienne! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1606866288620-85IIJFNVTNYGD2YLB6UC/Screen+Shot+2020-12-01+at+4.44.13+PM.png News - Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows - Anthony Erebor Anthony is advancing his expertise in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building design. He is pursuing certification with Green Associates, training virtually from US Green Building Council professionals. Way to maximize your time in school Anthony! Adding one more on-line class to your full-time student schedule is no easy feat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1606867827402-YU03PD19YMM83TY08IZ2/Screen+Shot+2020-12-01+at+5.09.59+PM.png News - Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows - Adrienne Hampton, 2018 GSS Fellow Congratulations Adrienne! She was selected and accepted the opportunity to be a 2021 Henry M. Jackson Leadership Fellow.This fellowship invests in the development of the next generation of servant leaders. The program builds skills, awareness, and a nuanced perspective among Fellows to tackle challenges in the fields of international affairs, human rights, the environment and public service. More information about the fellowship is available HERE. Way to go Adrienne!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1606868104032-PCQENIBT2FAJHRBC6Y3R/Pictur3.png News - Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows - Dr. Michael Mendez, GSS Advisory Board Dr. Mendez recently published a new article entitled The (in)visible victims of disaster: Understanding the vulnerability of undocumented Latino/a and indigenous immigrants, through Geoforum can be found HERE. Additionally, Dr. Mendez recently published a new book Climate Change from the Streets: How Conflict and Collaboration Strengthen the Environmental Justice Movement, through Yale University Press. In his book, Dr. Méndez tells a timely story of people, place, and power in the context of climate change and inequality. He explores the perspectives and influence low-income people of color bring to their advocacy work on climate change. In California, activist groups have galvanized behind issues such as air pollution, poverty alleviation, and green jobs to advance equitable climate solutions at the local, state, and global levels. Arguing that environmental protection and improving public health are inextricably linked, Mendez contends that we must incorporate local knowledge, culture, and history into policymaking to fully address the global complexities of climate change and the real threats facing our local communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1606868342517-RZ13I49HBRXJK208WNAO/Picture4.jpg News - Accepting Applications 2021 Fellows - Hannah Moersberger, GSS Advisory Board Hannah and the Future Earth Paris Hub organized a virtual capacity building workshop for African early career researchers from 9-10 September 2020. Pathways to Sustainability: A Virtual Workshop for African Early Career Researchers brought together more than 100 early career researchers from 29 African countries joined the workshop to train and network on the Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action (CRA) on Transdisciplinary Research for Pathways to Sustainability. Based on the information about the various functions of Belmont Forum CRAs provided by experts, participants were trained in storytelling and strategic communication for impactful research. They also enthusiastically engaged in networking opportunities with other early career researchers and senior scientists. Recorded presentations and more information on the workshop can be found HERE. https://www.gsscholar.org/news/2020/2/4/news-and-opportunities-anxmn-rgab8 monthly 0.5 2022-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1602189165658-GSUXK2HEAHLSG084I3EO/Screen+Shot+2020-10-08+at+1.52.31+PM.png News - Summer 2020 Remote Research https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1602194021367-X51F1TJMAWRQQHQV82VN/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-08%2Bat%2B2.27.04%2BPM.jpg News - Summer 2020 Remote Research - We’ll be real - it was a tough summer. Our hearts were heavy with the impact of Corona Virus on communities around the globe, the changes to our programming, and the unrest across the US from civil rights abuses; and yet, GSS Scholars persisted in advancing their academic goals. As a team, we met weekly to support each other and make progress on our studies. Our GSS Board members visited and shared out on different career related topics during the summer and the students organized, meeting nearly daily with their research projects throughout the summer. We are hugely grateful for our SUGI research partners and their continued support on such meaningful projects during all of this disruption and change. We launched the summer by joining the international SUGI mid-term meetings, where projects from around the world presented their work. It was exhilarating to learn about the progress and preliminary results of the Belmont Forum Research projects. GSS actively participated by creating this video as an introduction to who we are and our perspectives on the subject - Check it out here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1602194302615-D3GJ293HZT4GW9U2H7FZ/Screen+Shot+2020-10-08+at+1.45.04+PM.png News - Summer 2020 Remote Research - GSS Fellow, Erin Jones - CREATING INTERFACES Dr. Justin Cummings a founding member of our Advisory Board has had a pretty exciting year. In 2018, after helping to gather signatures to get a rent ordinance onto the ballot in the City of Santa Cruz, he decided to run for Santa Cruz City Council. In a race for three seats on the City Council, Justin came in first place in the election. Upon being sworn in, Justin was voted in as Vice Mayor for the City of Santa Cruz and is the first African American male in history to be elected to the City Council and to sit as Vice Mayor for the City of Santa Cruz. Congratulations Justin! We are so honored to have you as part of our GSS network! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1602282334589-TD55PO55P4II0MI8LTCN/Darrylgis.jpg News - Summer 2020 Remote Research - GSS Scholar, Darryl Acker-Carter - CITYFOOD Lekelia “Kiki” Jenkins, has been selected as one of the 125 American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassadors. IF/THEN seeks to further women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers. To achieve this goal, AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors connect with students in person and through various media platforms. The ambassadors are contemporary role models who represent a diversity of STEM-related professions in the United States, from entertainment and fashion to sports, business and academia. Kiki especially interested in engaging girls in conservation and marine science by using science dance as an engagement tool. Congratulations Kiki! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1602195610265-HJFD2S15MN7VPLHIFDFJ/Picture2.png News - Summer 2020 Remote Research - GSS Scholar, Alena Zhang - FUSE Adrienne Hampton has been selected to be the inaugural 2019-2020 Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellow. This paid fellowship offers a unique educational opportunity by matching highly motivated and qualified individuals with host offices throughout Washington State. Recent graduates are matched with hosts from state or local government, tribes, nonprofits and maritime industries. Fellows work primarily on science, policy, and industry related projects with an additional emphasis on work related to the advancement of social justice, racial equity and inclusion in these professional spaces. Adrienne is working with the Seattle Aquarium, office of Conversation Programs and Partnerships, on a project titled Array of Ocean Advocacy. Through this project, Adrienne will lead the development, coordination and training of a network of diverse groups and individuals around the goal of elevating ocean conservation as a central value for residents and elected decision-makers throughout Washington State. Well done Adrienne! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1602282461116-J5SR30X3R35FOCB3LSQ7/Anthony%2B.jpg News - Summer 2020 Remote Research - GSS Scholar, Anthony Erebor - Vertical Green 2.0 Both GSS Scholars, Kashia Caljesuseso and Anthony Erebor worked with Dr. Thomas Nehls and Dr. Karin Hoffmann to understand the water consumption of vertical green systems, the supply required for these systems to work, and the potential of these systems to reduce heat stress. Anthony Erebor from University of Michigan worked with Dr. Thomas Nehls and Karin Hoffman MSc from TUB Germany in research assessing the appropriate building and location in cities of green infrastructure, and the potential of these systems to reduce heat stress. Under the direction of his international mentors, Anthony worked to parametrize the possibility of greening a Baltimore row house front facade surface using available construction and climate data. In this case, the greening system design for a row house is planted Phaseolus Vulgaris L., attached to a climbing grid trellis installed the front facade. Next, this particular facade scenario was run in R studio based on a modified script that measures the temperature and heat flux at nodes (points of measurements) in a wall. An output for the greened wall (test) and bare wall scenario (control) was found. The output calculation saw an average 25ºF +/-4ºF error decrease of the wall surface temperature. Going forward, the greening system design will be tested and discussed with mentors and peers. Also, building and climate parameters will be refined. More information about Anthony’s research is available here. For more information about the project: Vertical Green https://www.gsscholar.org/news/2020/2/4/news-and-opportunities-anxmn monthly 0.5 2022-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1590776916158-OC4HJSSJ9PHV131CQ7S7/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+12.26.52+PM.png News - Launching 2020 Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1590779446403-F6S9E2Z1AOS314OX1UAQ/Screen+Shot+2020-05-28+at+12.17.10+PM.png News - Launching 2020 Summer - Research doesn't stop during a pandemic! In fact, international collaboration and innovation are even more relevant. And it’s for this reason that GSS has launched remote summer research projects in collaboration with our Belmont funded, international partners. During 2020, our scholars will be working remotely with their international research teams for eight weeks to address urban sustainability issues with the food, energy, water nexus. Below are the projects our students are remotely embedded with. This remote research experience is not what the students thought their summers would be like, and yet its what many international collaborations look like in reality. We have been doing a deep dive into collaboration and collective leadership skills to build student capacity during this research experience. And all the while, we are keeping our vision on the longer arch – this is only the second summer out of three that the students will be working with our research partners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1590777216325-0BI2LWLITB7AXJ4GLKEC/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+12.31.46+P News - Launching 2020 Summer - CREATING INTERFACES Dr. Justin Cummings a founding member of our Advisory Board has had a pretty exciting year. In 2018, after helping to gather signatures to get a rent ordinance onto the ballot in the City of Santa Cruz, he decided to run for Santa Cruz City Council. In a race for three seats on the City Council, Justin came in first place in the election. Upon being sworn in, Justin was voted in as Vice Mayor for the City of Santa Cruz and is the first African American male in history to be elected to the City Council and to sit as Vice Mayor for the City of Santa Cruz. Congratulations Justin! We are so honored to have you as part of our GSS network! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1590777367700-YC3WSXEALXLAVZTI69NM/Screen+Shot+2020-05-29+at+12.31.55+PM.png News - Launching 2020 Summer - CITYFOOD Lekelia “Kiki” Jenkins, has been selected as one of the 125 American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassadors. IF/THEN seeks to further women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers. To achieve this goal, AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors connect with students in person and through various media platforms. The ambassadors are contemporary role models who represent a diversity of STEM-related professions in the United States, from entertainment and fashion to sports, business and academia. Kiki especially interested in engaging girls in conservation and marine science by using science dance as an engagement tool. Congratulations Kiki! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1590777727920-7BMTG0R3LB6UQW8KK73A/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-29%2Bat%2B12.32.10%2BPM.jpg News - Launching 2020 Summer - FUSE Adrienne Hampton has been selected to be the inaugural 2019-2020 Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellow. This paid fellowship offers a unique educational opportunity by matching highly motivated and qualified individuals with host offices throughout Washington State. Recent graduates are matched with hosts from state or local government, tribes, nonprofits and maritime industries. Fellows work primarily on science, policy, and industry related projects with an additional emphasis on work related to the advancement of social justice, racial equity and inclusion in these professional spaces. Adrienne is working with the Seattle Aquarium, office of Conversation Programs and Partnerships, on a project titled Array of Ocean Advocacy. Through this project, Adrienne will lead the development, coordination and training of a network of diverse groups and individuals around the goal of elevating ocean conservation as a central value for residents and elected decision-makers throughout Washington State. Well done Adrienne! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1590778401381-SLWXWJZP8TH4JHDK8KQE/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-29%2Bat%2B12.32.19%2BPM.jpg News - Launching 2020 Summer - Vertical Green 2.0 Kashia Caljesuseso and Anthony Erebor are working with Dr. Thomas Nehls and Dr. Karin Hoffmann to understand the water consumption of vertical green systems, the supply required for these systems to work, and the e potential of these systems to reduce heat stress. For more information about the project: Vertical Green https://www.gsscholar.org/news/2020/2/4/news-and-opportunities monthly 0.5 2022-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1580854206422-5EY7DCELKMV9UXI6OLLE/Screen+Shot+2020-02-04+at+2.55.01+PM.png News - GSS News and Opportunities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1580863039295-2PV28U3P3ZDD4IDN3EWG/justin.png News - GSS News and Opportunities - GSS Board Member elected Vice Mayor Dr. Justin Cummings a founding member of our Advisory Board has had a pretty exciting year. In 2018, after helping to gather signatures to get a rent ordinance onto the ballot in the City of Santa Cruz, he decided to run for Santa Cruz City Council. In a race for three seats on the City Council, Justin came in first place in the election. Upon being sworn in, Justin was voted in as Vice Mayor for the City of Santa Cruz and is the first African American male in history to be elected to the City Council and to sit as Vice Mayor for the City of Santa Cruz. Congratulations Justin! We are so honored to have you as part of our GSS network! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1580862421735-2EJSK52PCMI4NJGHITML/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-02-04%2Bat%2B3.56.56%2BPM.jpg News - GSS News and Opportunities - American Association for the Advancement of Science is connecting scientists with students Lekelia “Kiki” Jenkins, has been selected as one of the 125 American Association for the Advancement of Science IF/THEN Ambassadors. IF/THEN seeks to further women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by empowering current innovators and inspiring the next generation of pioneers. To achieve this goal, AAAS IF/THEN Ambassadors connect with students in person and through various media platforms. The ambassadors are contemporary role models who represent a diversity of STEM-related professions in the United States, from entertainment and fashion to sports, business and academia. Kiki especially interested in engaging girls in conservation and marine science by using science dance as an engagement tool. Congratulations Kiki! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1580856664551-IFG0LFX5SM5UX7BSWEMX/adrienne.png News - GSS News and Opportunities - Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellow Adrienne Hampton has been selected to be the inaugural 2019-2020 Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellow. This paid fellowship offers a unique educational opportunity by matching highly motivated and qualified individuals with host offices throughout Washington State. Recent graduates are matched with hosts from state or local government, tribes, nonprofits and maritime industries. Fellows work primarily on science, policy, and industry related projects with an additional emphasis on work related to the advancement of social justice, racial equity and inclusion in these professional spaces. Adrienne is working with the Seattle Aquarium, office of Conversation Programs and Partnerships, on a project titled Array of Ocean Advocacy. Through this project, Adrienne will lead the development, coordination and training of a network of diverse groups and individuals around the goal of elevating ocean conservation as a central value for residents and elected decision-makers throughout Washington State. Well done Adrienne! https://www.gsscholar.org/news/2019/11/29/report-out monthly 0.5 2022-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1574454937666-BYO9ZHV8NRJSNK0PB06Y/Screen+Shot+2019-10-05+at+1.12.19+PM.png News - Making Waves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1576864363580-FBQOXGB6XNH6C7TQSI30/image-asset.png News - Making Waves - Aishah Brown (George Mason University) - started the semester in Washington D.C. at a “https://www.fridaysforfuture.org” where she joined her peers (Greta Thunberg was in attendance) to advocate for change. She also started a new position with ISE (Institute for a Sustainable Earth) as an undergraduate research assistant for GMU. This position requires Aishah the do in-depth research on the GMU student population, to better understand the intersections of sustainability and resilience. Her hope is to help George Mason University achieve goals and targets for sustainable development on campus that benefit all students in that community, as well as improving ISE’s research and connection with the GMU community, Aishah also serves as the liaison for the 2020 VA and D.C. climate conference that GMU is hosting. And because that is not enough - she is paying it forward by being a mentor at an alternative high school in the Fairfax area to help inspire youth to be the best they can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1576865308663-3UHX7UK2YMZ5VP8KZM7F/Alena.png News - Making Waves - Alena Zhang ( Columbia University) - kicked off the new semester with a deeper interest in bringing greater attention to the linkages between finance and high-tech companies and their devastating ecological impacts. With the recognition that a large proportion of Columbia University students are funneled into these finance and tech companies, Alena is working to mobilize change on campus through independent research, campus-wide publications, and policy groups focused on Columbia's career center. One of Alena’s highlights of the semester was appearing briefly on a Today Show segment featuring Daan Roosegaarde's, Waterlicht, an interactive light exhibit which imagines what ten feet of sea-level rise would look like. In her free time, Alena is enjoying Jia Tolentino's new book of essays, Trick Mirror, as well as Claudia Rankine's lyric novel, Citizen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1576865600981-1N49GFHTLFVPKG1J8ONS/Anthony.jpg News - Making Waves - Anthony Erebor (University of Michigan) - had a semester filled with new opportunities. Travel this past summer with GSS scholars has affirmed his interest in construction, history and sustainable development. This interest has led him to pursue coursework, possibly a minor, in civil and environmental engineering at Michigan. Currently, Anthony is working in the reading room of the Special Collections Library at the University of Michigan. Here, he is researching the archives of the Joseph A. Labadie Collection. This international collection documents social protest movements and political activity from the 19th century to present. Also, Anthony is part of a team to curate an exhibit on American house catalogs and home construction, 1910-1969. The exhibit aims to explore the social, technological, aesthetic and environmental impact of this business model. The material for the exhibit is from the University of Michigan Art and Architecture and Engineering Library Special Collections department. The exhibit title is forthcoming but is scheduled to be on display from March through May 2020 in the Stephen S. Clark Map Library in Ann Arbor Michigan. https://www.gsscholar.org/network daily 0.75 2025-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1523304424473-H4Y219KUZVA7IIXXR3NA/gss-about-hero6.jpg Network https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666649004739-6DHN7IHEKMU4WWLN4U2O/gss-network-bailey.jpeg Network - Karen Bailey, PhD GSS co-PI and Science Communications Instructor Dr. Karen Bailey is interested in human-environment interactions, climate change, and sustainable rural livelihoods. She is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist and combines social science research with environmental and ecological data to understand feedbacks between communities and their environments, how we can build resilience to climate change, and how to support landscapes that meet human needs and sustainability goals. She also has an emphasis on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in environmental fields and STEM more broadly and is committed to research that supports, amplifies and engages the most vulnerable among us. Dr. Bailey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666649342835-RG8IXQHWZ9F02TYAVIIH/gss-network-campbell.jpg Network - Nnenia Campbell, PhD GSS Co-Pi - Evaluation Lead Dr. Nnenia Campbell is Deputy Director at the Bill Anderson Fund and a research associate with the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder. Campbell’s work with the Bill Anderson Fund supports leadership, professional development, and research training among historically underrepresented minority doctoral students studying hazards and disasters. Her work with the Natural Hazards Center translates empirical research on the social aspects of disasters into tools and information products designed for practitioners and decision-makers, emphasizing inclusive engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666649262121-D1QVDUFRUYSFNR8CL6QB/gss-network-hampton.jpeg Network - Adrienne Hampton, MPA Leadership Instructor Adrienne Hampton (she/her) was a GSS Oceans Fellow in 2018. Hampton’s background stems from cross-cultural conversations to foster engagement and belonging in public policy, health, climate, biodiversity conservation, education, and the arts. Adrienne Hampton holds a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Washington as well as a certificate in Climate Change and Health from the Yale School of Public Health. She has also served in positions to advance equitable frameworks for fellowship programs, change management initiatives, and creative spaces of belonging. In addition to supporting GSS, she is the Policy, Planning, and Innovation Analyst for Kitsap County Public Health District in Washington State. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1736539227624-JH1G5W1HO8I632TPPZV6/image-asset.jpeg Network - Mia Murray, BA Assistant Program Coordinator Mia Murray (she/her) was part of the 2023-2024 RaMP-UP cohort in Panamá at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. She helped pilot the program, “Guardianes del Agua”, which used aquatic macroinvertebrates to study stream quality in the Panama Canal Watershed alongside sixth grade students and teachers from the Colón province. Born and raised in Maine, she fell in love with the outdoors after spending many K-12 school field trips at her local conservation trust. For her undergraduate degree, she studied Environmental Science and Hispanic Studies at Wheaton College (MA). Through research, she wants to increase science accessibility by continuing projects that center community outreach and education. In addition to working as an Assistant Program Coordinator, she also serves on the GSS Early Career Steering Committee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302533177-ROEHPUE6BMC4E3RARDSW/gss-network-rowell.jpeg Network - Kirsten Rowell, PhD Director / PI Dr. Kirsten Rowell is a curious “noticer” of her environment. Her academic career is centered on understanding how human engineered changes to the planet have affected the way aquatic species grow and live. Her research has been focused on fisheries responses in the Gulfs of California to the over allocation of Colorado River water and how ancient peoples have developed sophisticated aquaculture practices that increased clam productivity on the shores of the Pacific Northwest. She has a Ph.D. in Historical Ecology from the University of Arizona and a Master's in Aquatic Ecology from Northern Arizona University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685643039554-7ZK6PFR2J2XR17ECO5Q2/Martha+Headshot.jpg Network - Martha Walker, MS Program Manager Martha (she/her) joins the Global Sustainability Scholars team with a passion for increasing accessibility and diversity in the environmental realm. After completing her Bachelor’s in Environmental Science at Colorado College, she worked as an environmental educator and mentor in Illinois, Oregon and Massachusetts creating more inclusive environmental science curriculum for students of all ages and backgrounds. She recently earned an MS in Environmental Leadership from Colorado State University, where her degree focused on implementing collaborative, interdisciplinary, and innovative approaches to cross-cultural conservation challenges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666303035029-MBXLRSTLMNCC0YJHVTGR/gss-network-cummings.jpeg Network - Justin Cummings, PhD Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz Justin Cummings is a conservationist now serving as Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. Until recently Justin was also the Doris Duke Conservation Program Director. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666303035369-1UNFZ8BXAU42XQXB5MOP/gss-network-king.jpg Network - Steve King Chief Sustainability Strategist - Global Sustainable Solutions LLC Steven develops and supports emerging sustainability leaders of color; through his work with K-12 Schools, Colleges, Universities, Nonprofits, Businesses and Government he creates programs, projects and entrepreneurial opportunities, nationally and globally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666303035762-XRQZFBLZS9KVHPIQ6RP3/gss-network-ochoa.jpg Network - José Ochoa, MPP, MPS Program Manager III for King County Recycling & Environmental Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1673457282775-DV4Y13O1S1BRT7V8QX7X/gss-network-karina.jpg Network - Karina Sanchez, PhD (She/Ella) Postdoctoral Diversity and Innovation Scholar University of New Hampshire Department of Natural Resources and the Environment Karina is a champion for equitable access to the outdoors and ecosystem knowledge. She uses her research in urban ecology and biology education to connect with local communities and provide research training for historically minoritized and underrepresented groups in biology. She hopes her efforts will contribute to creating an equitable and diverse community in higher education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216329662-341S84NDDGDP6RW3D4FY/gss-network-acker.jpeg Network - Darryl Acker-Carter, MS Steering Committee Chair 2019-2020 GSS Scholar University of Maryland MS in Marine Estuarine and Environmental Sciences Darryl has spent the last several years conducting transdisciplinary research on various aquaculture systems. He currently holds a position as a policy analyst for the NOAA Office of Science and Technology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295821595-HQFO8NENHT3SHJPACZJ1/gss-network-ru-claudia.jpg Network - Claudia Berry, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Washington State University Wildlife Ecology and Conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1708974945867-647TZ1BILW6LK70WP6FC/gss-network-calderon.jpg Network - Anna Calderón, BS 2022–2023 Scholar Wellesley College BS in Geoscience and Anthropology Anna’s interest in earth science relates to hydrogeology and hydrology – studying the behavior, characteristics, and distribution of water in a watershed. They are excited to continue their GSS research this summer on the impacts of flooding and sea level rise, environmental justice indicators, and the power of scientific communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1695049834418-TUR8D1JPCR4MV62A1HLP/gss-network-carrizales.jpg Network - Sonya Carrizales, BS 2022–2023 GSS Scholar Mount Holyoke College BS in Environmental Studies Striving for sustainable policy solutions, Sonya seeks to address environmental injustices by centering marginalized communities in ocean resource management decisions, as well as larger environmental policy debates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1695669124697-ZGKO366EDSEWOWEER2HB/gss-network-cervantes.jpg Network - Melissa Cervantes, BA 2022-2023 GSS Scholar UC Berkeley BA in Society & Environment and Conservation; Resource Studies Melissa Cervantes (she/they) is a recent graduate whose interests revolve around environmental justice and agroecology, specifically looking at the nexus between environmental education and media. She acknowledges the power of learning from other people’s experiences and believes it’s important to highlight the different relationships people have with the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295802591-K4PESN5U6QPVVEIX8RS8/gss-network-ru-arnaldo.jpg Network - Arnaldo Díaz, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1686652732628-WXZMLSXYJN29F7Z49WPT/gss-network-holland.jpg Network - Erin Holland, MS 2022 GSS Fellow The University of Michigan MS 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730823130331-9P2KOQ6JHI5KASM5RDT4/gss-network-ru-heather.jpg Network - Mary Heather Jingco, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Guam Integrative Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216110015-R5A62EZ7A5T1A61WWCC5/Asia%2BProfessional%2BHeadshot.jpg Network - Asia Kaiser, PhD 2024 Fellow University of Colorado Boulder PhD in 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295630154-C0KILHITEWHC0HYXUKKU/gss-network-ru-ruth.jpg Network - Ruth Korder, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Emory University Human Biology and Anthropology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1673457378811-6J4CDDEE4WAKPFIQLU76/gss-network-marilyn-pheej.jpg Network - Pheej Lor, MS 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1708975018931-QFHYDT64QZWXJQ9J3FPQ/gss-network-ly.jpg Network - Amina Ly, PhD 2021 GSS Fellow Stanford University PhD in Earth System Science Through studying the impacts of extreme temperatures on human systems, Amina aims to support communities who seek to understand their future climate risks and adaptive tools. She currently holds a position as a research scientist studying climate risk for Amazon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295748203-997LT4W8U8XX6MLOCBF0/original-3CD6EE3A-31ED-46B5-8F50-4DC6535EF3A6.jpg Network - Fransuá Mar, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Crop Protection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1686653031881-Z2V0X3G9FLM8ZGJ9ELB1/gss-network-valeria.jpg Network - Valeria Menendez, MA 2022 GSS Fellow Tufts University MA 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. She currently holds a position as a city planner at Equitable Cities, a small urban planning, policy, and research firm. She also works part time as an Editorial Coordinator for a Local Environment academic journal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295199922-TGPTTHXT3GVQQHBFE321/gss-network-ru-cristian.jpg Network - Cristian Molina, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow The University of Chicago Biology; Gender and Sexuality Studies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295528137-FQ3KK12XN2V5AR8WSNTD/gss-network-ru-mia.jpg Network - Mia Murray, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Wheaton College Environmental Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216351303-YJHKJ7FIP7OOEE3W3L0O/gss-network-muse.jpeg Network - Nkosi Muse, PhD 2019 GSS Fellow University of Miami, Georgia State University Currently a PhD candidate in Environmental Science & Policy, MS in Climate Policy and Urban Sustainability. Muse is interested in ensuring that our cities are equitably prepared (across race, socioeconomic status, etc.) for the implications of climate change, while also working to mitigate contributions to global warming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730822837686-FY93GJF0E1B9RMGJ8NHV/gss-network-ru-john.jpg Network - John Nguyen, PhD 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Houston Ecology and Evolution John is a first-year Ph.D. student in Dr. Adam Stuckert's Lab at the University of Houston. He is currently studying the genomics and evolution of complex phenotypes in amphibians. Additionally, John is a passionate champion for diverse identities in sustainability and biodiversity research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730823441111-RUE7HCV65JKEZS88JE2J/gss-network-ru-lauren.jpg Network - Lauren Norwood, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Maryland, Baltimore County Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216239628-F2XPV0SXJ490AQM10O7O/Kameryn%2BHeadshot%2B-1.jpg Network - Kameryn Overton, BS 2023-2024 Scholar Tuskegee University BS is in Environmental, Natural Resources and Plant Sciences Kameryn is currently a RaMP Fellow working on the One Health West Virginia project. She conducts research with Dr. Gregory Dahle examining the relationship between urban canopy cover and air pollution concentrations, and how they may relate to human health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216299469-6INTJ1VV465YOYJSXXG5/Pacheco%2CMadeleine_GSS.png Network - Madeleine Pacheco, PhD 2024 Fellow 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216179347-WZRDCU49PKX0ARO3DQAJ/BaileePorter_Headshot1.jpg Network - Bailee Porter, MS 2024 Fellow Jacksonville University MS in 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1673457379020-P4KO0Q8COOGWFMKHHI6H/gss-network-marilyn.jpg Network - Marilyn Smith, PhD 2022 GSS Fellow Cornell University, Syracuse University Currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Engineering, 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295579010-VKRDU62KLHMTK2UDNHEB/gss-network-ru-poala.jpg Network - Paola Soto Méndez, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Iowa State University Animal Ecology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1695049784296-LSD570SUQC29991XFEKM/Chloe%252BHeadshot%252B.jpg Network - Chloe Summers, MS 2023 GSS Fellow University of Michigan, Flint MS in 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1695049854521-KH198YNUEFL3XNS4AXQL/gss-network-tolliver.jpg Network - Sydney Tolliver, BS 2022–2023 GSS Scholar North Carolina A&T University BS in Agricultural and Environmental Systems Sydney holds a deep enthusiasm for coral reef restoration and ocean conservation, first sparked on a dive trip assisting the Coral Reef Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730822540728-LJO75G2HKY2J6QLMEORL/IlanaUpdatedHeadshot.png Network - Ilana Vargas, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Colorado State University Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Ilana is an interdisciplinary ecologist creating climate solutions for biodiverse ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. She has worked across Latin America on deforestation policy, coastal resilience, and conservation. Ilana joined the GSS network in 2023 as a RaMP-Up Fellow studying coral reef bleaching with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730823312496-K63RQ9HU4C6JMUZR0ZN6/gss-network-ru-kyaralind.jpg Network - Kyaralind Vasquez-Liriano, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Wellesley College Environmental Studies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/f3010118-d204-4e90-bd7a-262073782d60/Research_Innovation_left.jpg Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/46b7f885-d458-4de7-9d15-7afa496a19e1/nsf.jpg Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/f107495c-f405-4b05-a511-eb9635ff7886/Screenshot+2023-09-28+at+2.34.54+PM.png Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1546467128511-BA2848ODKYZF3EKLPJXP/gss-about-logos-FE.jpg Network https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/b19736af-5e8c-479e-bdb9-463a5db29eda/GCC_round2019_color.jpg Network - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302969340-AQBUTJ9LYZVT3EY15OWV/gss-network-acker.jpeg Network - Darryl Acker-Carter 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments George Mason University Environmental and Sustainability Studies Striving for a sustainable future, Darryl is working towards restoring society's relationship with the environment and natural resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638123938-JC3JHJWHCES0VMCLV728/BellaHeadshot.jpg Network - Bella Bartlett 2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans University of Washington College of the Environment What started as a childhood interest in oceans has since grown into a lifelong passion for Bella. Having grown up in the desert and the PNW, she is hoping to use her unique perspective to address climate change and its impact on the aquatic environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685563074491-NGPAE4VO3R1CI3LL3ZXP/gss-network-brown.jpg Network - Aishah Nyeta Brown 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments George Mason University Environmental Sustainability Studies with a concentration in Climate Change and Society Using sustainability as a platform, Aishah is using creative approaches to bring awareness to environmental injustices. She is interested in making an impact through climate change education and open dialogue with marginalized communities through music and the arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638159875-BCYS49U6LU0Q1P6QDIH2/gss-network-calderon.jpg Network - Anna Calderon 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans Wellesley College Geoscience and Anthropology Anna’s interest in earth science relates to hydrogeology and hydrology – studying the behavior, characteristics, and distribution of water in a watershed. They are excited to continue their GSS research this summer on the impacts of flooding and sea level rise, environmental justice indicators, and the power of scientific communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302970574-2X70ITERDMGGF73CJ5YJ/gss-network-caldwell.jpg Network - Lawren Caldwell 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans North Carolina A&T University Agricultural and Environmental Systems Being raised on the coast of South Carolina, Lawren understands the significance of waterways and the economic and societal contributions they provide. She is a champion for environmental quality in accordance with coastal and ocean sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302970866-93PBV93Q8MB6D4F13E2K/gss-network-caljesuseso.jpeg Network - Kashia Shy-Ann Caljesuseso 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Fort Lewis College Environmental Studies Pursuing solutions for future generations, Kashia is continuing the work to bring sustainable development to Indigenous communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302971437-A6ZA9SW0N36MG16RDI7D/gss-network-carrizales.jpg Network - Sonya Carrizales 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans Mount Holyoke College Environmental Studies Striving for sustainable policy solutions, Sonya seeks to address environmental injustices by centering marginalized communities in ocean resource management decisions, as well as larger environmental policy debates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638400620-SUT28Y6TZB5O0T4XN17Y/gss-network-cervantes.jpg Network - Melissa Cervantes 2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans UC Berkeley Society & Environment and Conservation; Resource Studies Melissa Cervantes (she/they) is a fifth-year undergraduate whose interests revolve around environmental justice and agroecology, specifically looking at the nexus between environmental education and media. She acknowledges the power of learning from other people’s experiences and believes it’s important to highlight the different relationships people have with the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302972474-XQBXMBAEMAUCCM8GPG34/gss-network-cooper.jpg Network - Kaitlyn Cooper 2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans George Mason University Environmental Science and Policy Program, concentration in Human and Ecosystem Response to Climate Change. Kaitlyn is hoping to research ocean-based solutions to climate mitigation as well as the linkages between marine and terrestrial beings. In her spare time, she loves to explore the musical arts with a particular interest in singing and dance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302972625-ZFPDPVDXKUTR2PRN7BUZ/gss-network-ekille.jpeg Network - Epongue Wei-Dikaki Ekille 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Yale University Environmental Studies/Policy Using her ethnicity and childhood experiences to ground her, Epongue is exploring ways to bridge the gap between climate awareness and climate policy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302973263-WS9H8EJ2Q2NIUHHKSX41/gss-network-erebor.jpeg Network - Anthony Orobosa Erebor 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments University of Michigan Urban Planning Studying ecological and social processes in the context of an urban environment, Anthony aims help co-create sustainable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638078012-7IF9MTPUYL8EVDZD2Z4Y/DarionHeadshot.JPG Network - Darion Fredericks 2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans Fort Lewis College Environmental Conservation and Management; Certificate in Regenerative Food Systems Darion is focused on creating community based solutions that promote engagement and exchange of ideas to pursue environmental conservation and sustainability goals. This Includes sharing holistic principles to repair our relationship and understanding of the world around us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302973308-A1YL36F1XOZUEXMISHZ4/gss-network-ona.jpeg Network - Mayra del Carmen Ona 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Florida International University Environmental Studies/Agricultural Applying ecological principles to conventional agriculture, Mayra is working to address how agroecology can enable agency in communities by filling the gaps in food access and biodiversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638028098-FO26OUTUBZJAYDBQBXV2/Kameryn+Headshot+.jpg Network - Kameryn Overton 2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans Tuskegee University Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences Kameryn is interested in addressing urban sustainability that is focused on those historically underrepresented and marginalized through the collaboration of community members, academia, and city offices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302974099-VVQJDFZHRJ2CHFN6ELRH/gss-network-sze.jpg Network - Maya Sze 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans Tuft’s University Environmental Studies Maya believes that there are many areas in ocean sustainability that need our help, from plastic pollution to overfishing. She works to contribute to the movement on both an individual and global scale, incorporating equity and inclusiveness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685631866751-MEK2NNIANV1VWN1OMGVO/gss-network-tolliver.jpg Network - Sydney Tolliver 2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans North Carolina A&T University Agricultural and Environmental Systems Sydney holds a deep enthusiasm for coral reef restoration and ocean conservation, first sparked on a dive trip assisting the Coral Reef Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302974977-E499K3LS5HP3JVSCBQPB/gss-network-wells.jpeg Network - Mya Diane Wells 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Howard University Biology Building resilience in communities that will be affected first and worst by climate change, Mya seeks to address environmental impacts on human health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302975511-9R4GM74RBJWQ6BJD7X1Q/gss-network-wood.jpg Network - Paloma Wood 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans Howard University Environmental Science Paloma feels a connection to the earth due to her understanding of their shared colonization. It is because of this common understanding that she has devoted her life to decolonization efforts, both mentally and physically. To her, the practice of sustainability is her own form of self-healing, and she wants to show others that they can heal in a similar way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302975614-ZHQ412US2W0O7YOWL09F/gss-network-zhang.jpeg Network - Alena Xinyue Zhang 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Columbia University in NYC Sustainable Development & Creating Writing With the belief that research depends on creativity, Alena seeks to use writing as a tool to cultivate understanding and create opportunities for sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302914537-EBZ36MKZBPR5VYQ9BVNW/gss-network-an.jpg Network - Nick An 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302914872-FLTJEZQ838LQARE5V7PN/gss-network-athuada.jpg Network - Nelsha Athauda 2021 GSS Fellow Emory University Rollins School of Public Health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685641170683-EUATFFWMF6NNPXRG10ZU/EshaBharadwaj_pic+%281%29.jpg Network - Esha Bharadwaj 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392967593-FR6N3SKK9N5W2SEIZAU0/Karson.jpeg Network - Karson Burton-Reeder 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302915376-NJHX19I53URJE1NEFOJF/gss-network-contreras.jpg Network - Niza Contreras 2021 GSS Fellow UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science and Policy Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302915719-YPQ0TAFNVBN3KR4NBRQQ/gss-network-gadsden.jpg Network - Gabriel Gadsden 2021 GSS Fellow The University of Michigan Environment and Sustainability https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685641288035-WZD4LYAHX5ME5B908DX8/Emma+Headshot.jpg Network - Emma Gee 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302915934-4O1IYSDV7SR6CINTVE91/gss-network-hampton.jpeg Network - Adrienne Hampton 2018 GSS Fellow University of Washington Masters in Public Administration and Governance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1751047413442-DJNERR0HLEDJFW3K6TIP/gss-network-holland.jpg Network - Erin Holland 2022 GSS Fellow The University of Michigan M.S. in Environmental 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302916986-SWR31OIVID79ARDGQ92V/gss-network-jones.jpg Network - Erin Jones 2020 GSS Fellow Savannah State University Public Administration and Sustainability https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713393035185-PJ95DJGDRR8MMS6Y6SK3/Asia+Professional+Headshot.jpg Network - Asia Kaiser 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302917217-A6RDAHPGY5RR61QVDFW6/gss-network-kamara.jpg Network - Martha Kamara 2021 GSS Fellow George Washington University International Affairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713393075193-4PA9MHXXSANVRTBXSRIR/KaylaLewHeadshot.jpg Network - Kayla Lew 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302917839-L72NCKXDGPPLI9XEPRF5/gss-network-lor.jpg Network - Pheej Lor 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302918203-7OTEDMVUH2BLDA2GUDYL/gss-network-ly.jpg Network - Amina Ly 2021 GSS Fellow Stanford University Earth System Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302918700-EOR5OBQN9LJXFEG8V4H0/gss-network-magalon.jpg Network - Kim Magalon 2021 GSS Fellow George Mason University Environmental Science and Policy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302919050-PWORNH57CU262J2WVJ71/gss-network-menendez.jpg Network - Valeria Menendez 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302919535-0WHLSDDYC7MT3CN0RU1R/gss-network-mercado.jpg Network - Erin Mercado 2021 GSS Fellow Western Colorado University Environmental management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685642731418-Z8PTLKDDUHD2XCOQ20BE/TaylorHeadshot.jpeg Network - Taylor Mitchell 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685641413415-7Y7UT5HQ6P5X2DIFJFJF/Tre+Headshot+.png Network - Tre'Nard Morgan 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302919641-UKOERJKR72UCR6DXBC2K/gss-network-muse.jpeg Network - Nkosi Muse 2019 GSS Fellow Georgia State University Meteorology, Climate Policy and Urban Sustainability https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685640694215-Z3HGCU23HCAN103WMV4U/Alifaire%2BHeadshot%2B.jpg Network - Alifaire Noreen 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302920488-CKSOFJ7BSKZ8FVD5OGTW/gss-network-okwu.jpeg Network - Chigozie Okwu 2019 GSS Fellow The University of Michigan MPH Anthropology, Environmental Injustices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685640242475-LJCOTHXGFPMI8Y4IYFGF/Naya+Headshot+.jpeg Network - Naya O'Reilly 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392725782-W57XMOGTSIJ3CNT64A2G/Headshot_Taylor_Ouellette.jpg Network - Taylor Ouellette 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392817119-KHDZYCNWPTZ2KCJEVM9G/Pacheco%2CMadeleine_GSS.png Network - Madeleine Pacheco 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392864124-2ASE5Q86RGW231JPLD4D/BaileePorter_Headshot1.jpg Network - Bailee Porter 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392917570-CQ8YM3U22K7FNBB0DE1H/ElizabethRandolphHeadshot+copy.jpg Network - Elizabeth Randolph 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302920780-NFLGR3OQ66GFDAEPA3MX/gss-network-rivera.jpg Network - Gabrielle Rivera 2021 GSS Fellow Tufts University Food, Agriculture, Environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302921420-IBO68RRU8QI4IRT2HPXW/gss-network-smith.jpg Network - Marilyn Smith 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685641559137-NMWF97BKCKESZHQ4ARJ1/Chloe+Headshot+.jpg Network - Chloe Summers 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302922247-WQSUNFZF5YNDFRFC1MVM/gss-network-walker.jpg Network - Sydney Dale Walker 2021 GSS Fellow The University of Colorado Boulder Environmental Engineering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302922647-G11GMG1IYX6O7L8NGU20/gss-network-watkins.jpg Network - Joyah Watkins 2021 GSS Fellow The University of Michigan Ecology and Evolutionary Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302923134-P1UMTU7L762S729223EI/gss-network-won.jpg Network - Olivia Won 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245786326-N0RHMB4LDAY1DAAWAYH0/IanHeadshot.jpg Network - Ian Abreu Picart 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Cayey Biology A recent graduate and Puerto Rican-born and raised, Ian has always been interested in ecological interactions and organismal responses to climate change. During his undergraduate degree, he worked on projects ranging from freshwater mussels to terrestrial gastropods and invasive species in urban forests. Now, as a RaMP-UP Fellow, he will continue to gain knowledge in ecology and animal behavior by researching wolf spiders' courtship communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245944947-LYTI05NWENHQ81BXB41B/AlvarezJuli_Headshot.jpg Network - Juliana Alvarez 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Florida International University Environmental Studies Juliana believes that ecological knowledge not only buttresses tactical environmentalism, but it also leads people toward wonder, care, and deeper connection with the natural world—inspiring conservation and land stewardship. She will continue to explore her research interests in tropical forest community assemblages through the RaMP-UP Fellowship, hoping to expand our understanding of these unique biodiverse systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245637748-Z55U5F5K1JC5GA7D26IK/LuisHeadshot.jpg Network - Luis Miguel Bahamundi 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Biology After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico, Luis Miguel wanted to continue gaining further experience in animal behavior research. As an undergraduate, he was able to work with Puerto Rican Anolis lizards and coastal meiofauna. The RaMP-UP program will provide an opportunity for him to focus on his primary passion for mammalogy, as he studies the behavior of bats in response to anthropogenic change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1750795133752-1NU6WWGHA3L03BX88BXY/DK.jpg Network - D'Karia Bascom 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow North Carolina A&T State University Laboratory Animal Science A recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, D’karia is continuing her marine science training through the RaMP-UP fellowship. With a passion for coral ecology and symbiotic relationships in reef systems, she is expanding her focus to mangrove ecosystems. Her research in Panama explores how soil carbon storage and methane production vary across mangrove forests, deepening our understanding of blue carbon dynamics in interconnected coastal environments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442095727-7GE1KNFNSUIL4AUQMHSE/gss-network-ru-claudia.jpg Network - Claudia Berry 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Washington State University Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Claudia's love for wildlife has always run deep. She has decided that the best way to show her love was to dedicate her life to those entities that continue to fight a rapidly changing environment. Through conservation and genetic manipulation, she hopes to discover the adaptive traits that help wildlife thrive. While simultaneously working towards her goal of rehabilitating endangered species and discovering new conservation methods that can help them thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730819997177-0MZRZWL9NM7EKZISFT2I/Unknown.jpg Network - Owen Blacker 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Massachusetts Amherst Environmental Science Owen is a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a passion for ecological research and animal behavior. Throughout his undergraduate career, he contributed to projects studying Eastern Box Turtles, Madagascar frogs, Mountain Yellow-legged frogs, and Tonlé Sap watersnakes. Using the skills he developed from these experiences, he will now work to uncover the mysteries of wolf spider communication at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panamá. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749246736874-4R01RX13OZQGJD80S7SG/AshlyHeadshot.jpg Network - Ashly Acosta Chavez 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Davis Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology From a young age, Ashly has felt a deep connection to animals and nature. With a passion for understanding human-wildlife conflicts, she is excited to immerse herself in the lives of Panama’s bats over the next year, studying how noise and light pollution impact their behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574262254-Y8WNJT8S931K1026337A/original-F985A8BF-EB8E-474C-8487-D533856011BC.jpg Network - Valeria Zoé González Colón 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Humacao Wildlife Management Inspired by the interconnectedness between flora, fauna, and human populations, Valeria seeks to find solutions to conservation problems through ecology research. She looks forward to doing meaningful work in the field as well as in community outreach to benefit wildlife conservation in the Tropics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574331299-ZHF60M6UT1LWVEDV5IDD/Unknown-1.jpg Network - Armando Vera Colón 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Arecibo Microbiology Armando’s upbringing within the stunningly diverse ecosystem of Puerto Rico instilled a curiosity for the natural world and a desire to understand the intricate relationships between us, the organisms and their environments. After contributing to the LTER tree census project in El Yunque National Forest, he is now keen to delve into Panama's tropical forests to explore the dynamics between fungi and trees and, ultimately, to better understand how to improve and protect the health of our forests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574345693-KSCIDTEHJOX0P449QPCC/Unknown.jpg Network - James Cortes 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Irvine Environmental Science and Policy Inspired by undergraduate research in California deserts, James is driven to pursue carbon mitigation and climate adaptation through both scientific research and community organizing. By studying mangroves and their carbon consumption, James hopes to better understand the nature of using blue carbon as a carbon sequestration method and protecting vulnerable ecosystems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691443156630-5HGG013KW0HE3I14QXZ7/gss-network-ru-arnaldo.jpg Network - Arnaldo Diaz 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Biology Growing up in the island of Puerto Rico, Arnaldo is interested in learning how the coastal communities develop resilience against rising sea levels and climate change using natural solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1750685783683-0OITNRCRJB3DJXIPTB2G/Unknown.png Network - Lara Dominguez 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Carleton College Biology As a biology student and educator, Lara is principally interested in the process of translating complex natural processes into compelling stories. After graduating from Carleton College, Lara is continuing their education by studying termite ecology through the RaMP-Up Fellowship. After studying the effects of arthropods on North American prairies in undergraduate school, they are excited to explore the effects of termites on Panamanian ecosystems and the global carbon cycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245753630-BNLLN1KLLRFR7O2EAEQG/JazHeadshot.png Network - Jazmin Gallegos 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Southern California Environmental Studies Passionate about environmental stewardship and community science, Jazmin is dedicated to addressing environmental injustices and using urban ecology as a bridge to reconnect communities to nature in Los Angeles. As a Fellow, they are excited to continue researching climate change impacts on plant reproduction and further conservation and sustainability efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574360425-GOZI8OIW3TRB92N3H8D7/Headshot..jpg Network - Sugey García Galván 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Los Angeles Biology Recently graduating from UCLA, Sugey is dedicated to advancing her understanding of population dynamics and how they are influenced by external factors. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research on the impact of a dredging event in the Port of Los Angeles on eelgrass community composition. Building on this foundation, Sugey is now focused on exploring the intricate dynamics of tropical tree populations affected by fungi through her involvement with the RaMP-UP Fellowship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1726856976195-VDANE7Q7UJXIE3K24EQV/20240812_183813.jpg Network - Carlos Jimenez 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Florida State University Biology Carlos is a first-generation college graduate with a deep passion for marine biology and community outreach. Born in Panama, their early exposure to nature fostered a lifelong commitment to environmental preservation and education. At FSU, they played an active role in the Marine Biology Honors group, where they engaged in research and developed skills in scientific communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Their experiences have provided valuable skills in leadership and mentorship which he plans to apply towards promoting conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442097369-RWH4TAC2BF2IABWHNOVV/gss-network-ru-heather.jpg Network - Mary Heather Jingco 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Guam Integrative Biology Born and raised in the Pacific, Heather’s passion lies in tropical wildlife conservation and ecological work. Just as the ocean waters bridge islands together, she aims to continuously connect with others who feel as strongly as she does, and work to change the field of conservation for the better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442101818-HTBPFAC5TDMWH8W0WHKA/gss-network-ru-ruth.jpg Network - Ruth Korder 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Emory University Human Biology and Anthropology Ruth aspires to cultivate her ecological research skills with a focus on reforestation. Her passion lies in tackling the challenges of reforestation and mitigating food insecurity, all the while championing sustainable food systems and the principles of regenerative agriculture. Her ultimate goal is to enhance the health and overall well-being of rural communities that bear the brunt of the climate crisis's impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727885360876-AKD560SP91199HEE6H0J/RML_headshot.jpg Network - Richard Montes Lemus 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Santa Barbara Environmental Studies Driven by a passion for environmental conservation, Richie is committed to harnessing computational tools to advance our understanding of the natural world. Richie previously worked with the Smithsonian Data Science Lab, where he utilized artificial intelligence to monitor spotted skunks. This upcoming year, he will be working on the Coral Reef Resilience project. They aim to understand the mechanisms behind coral reef resilience by analyzing and interpreting coral reef photo mosaics using a combination of artificial intelligence and other analytical approaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442098391-YUW9CROZJ944DVI3MSTO/gss-network-ru-kyaralind.jpg Network - Kyaralind Vasquez-Liriano 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Wellesley College Environmental Studies Kyaralind is passionate about developing research skills in analyzing climate change impacts in marine ecosystems. As an aspiring marine conservation biologist, Kyaralind hopes to build adaptive solutions in addressing major challenges to ocean protection and to engage underserved, disproportionately impacted communities in her research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691772503535-5HH5OLM33A2LHBG5R3OB/original-3CD6EE3A-31ED-46B5-8F50-4DC6535EF3A6.jpg Network - Fransuá Mar 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Crop Protection Concerned about the food security crisis on the island of Puerto Rico as it relates to climate change and political instability, she looks forward to learning about forest dynamics to draw design principles for agroecological forestry systems to strengthen and diversify the resource, cultural, and economic services of the landscapes for social welfare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245908165-82ZWKIZL5M5MSJD1N6WD/EmilyMarpleHeadshot%2B%25281%2529.jpg Network - Emily Marple 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Program Colorado College Organismal Biology and Ecology Emily is an aspiring ecologist who approaches science through an intersectional lens. With a background in race and ethnicity studies and biology, she sees ecology as the study of both nature and humanity’s entanglement with it. Her past works spans from loon conservation to alternative stable states in lakes. She’s now excited to study termites and is especially interested in interactions— between individuals, populations, species, and the ecosystems they shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245674848-GHVRQJRH7CDX569VOZAW/JuliaHeadshot.jpg Network - Julia Mateski 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Gustavus Adolphus College Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1726857017208-RYUIOQ8E0H63HJRM6V0Q/DafinaHeadshot.jpg Network - Dafina Matiku 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Scripps College Environmental Analysis During her undergraduate studies, Dafina engaged in fieldwork in Costa Rica and Panama, where she delved into sustainable development and marine ecology. Building on this foundation, her most recent work focused on analyzing the relationship between Afro-descendant coastal communities in the United States and oysters. She now aims to support community and Indigenous-led aquaculture projects. These experiences have deepened Dafina’s commitment to community-led environmental stewardship and restoration with a focus on justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442101073-MBXR0NTQ9GKBW456U0ZT/gss-network-ru-poala.jpg Network - Paola Soto Méndez 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Iowa State University Animal Ecology Paola thrives in interdisciplinary environments and has a passion for doing meaningful work. She leverages her varied experiences in Conservation in order to address climate change and promote Sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442096472-9TXHAMRSVQFZZJQKTML5/gss-network-ru-cristian.jpg Network - Cristian Molina 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow The University of Chicago Biology; Gender and Sexuality Studies A recent graduate of the University of Chicago, Cristian is continuing his education in the biological sciences through the RaMP-UP fellowship. Having studied migratory behavior in monarch butterflies for his undergraduate thesis, Cristian will continue to follow his interests in animal behavior and entomology by researching the interactions between ants and swollen-thorn acacias. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245975923-VK04D19G5R1LE93XCB1M/Unknown-1.jpg Network - Omar Morosse 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Kenyon College Biology Omar is passionate about collaborative research and making learning and research spaces in biology exciting and accessible. While Omar’s first love is behavioral ecology, he is excited to expand his toolbox and build a strong foundation in genomics and using molecular tools as a member of the 2025/26 RaMP-UP cohort. Under the mentorship of Dr. Hernan Capador, Omar will work to understand how disease resistance in trees mediates their abundance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442100237-VWLV6FUHHB60GSSW7UFS/gss-network-ru-mia.jpg Network - Mia Murray 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Wheaton College Environmental Science Mia is interested in the intersections of pollinator biology and reforestation. Additionally, she is seeking to better understand the socio-economic factors that impact the people within reforested communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442098294-26YT9E5WJQQ3732ETA0V/gss-network-ru-john.jpg Network - John Nguyen 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Columbia University Environmental Biology John, an aspiring herpetologist, seeks to unravel the underpinnings of evolutionary processes in amphibians and reptiles using an integrative approach. He is also passionate about increasing accessibility and advocating for marginalized communities within the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. As a 2023-24 RaMP-UP Fellow, he will be studying how tropical lizards may respond to environmental and climate change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442099307-GNX09JIMD5S9SUCES2CX/gss-network-ru-lauren.jpg Network - Lauren Norwood 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Maryland, Baltimore County Biology Driven by the idea of ecologically friendly solutions to human-environment interaction, Lauren studies the evolution of animal behavior in order to understand what factors most negatively affect species diversity and habitat loss across multiple ecosystems. Aware of the power held by a greater variety of voices, she is also passionate about diversifying the natural science field through outreach and involvement with underrepresented groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574427995-QCUVB9XI5KC4SXA2UXHR/1659238307925.jpg Network - Jorge Reque 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Los Angeles Environmental Science Jorge is a passionate marine scientist who uses eDNA as a tool to inform conservation and management decisions. He aims to address large scale issues within marine systems through the use of spatial and applied ecology. As a 2024-25 RAMP-UP Fellow, he will be working on a Shark conservation project that uses eDNA to gather information about these elusive creatures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1726857118514-EXISG5EL33X70D3WNM4X/Photo_SamuelRivera.jpg Network - Samuel G Rivera 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Los Angeles Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Samuel is interested in trophic ecology, particularly in coastal ecosystems and the strategies organisms employ to meet their energy needs. He aspires to expand our understanding of food webs in relation to environmental factors and to conduct research that will help inform conservation efforts. As a Fellow, he is assisting in researching the trophic strategies of sea slugs that obtain chloroplasts from algae and in turn gain energy directly through photosynthesis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749246091830-FIDLM4M96SGC2JZ9ORSE/Unknown.jpg Network - Abimael Romero 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Montana Wildlife Biology Abi, an aspiring ornithologist, is interested in how birds are adapting to changing environments through behavioral, physiological, and genetic mechanisms. As a 2025–26 RaMP-UP Fellow, he will be studying the genetics of sexual diversity in hummingbirds to better understand the evolutionary forces shaping avian populations. 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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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666301059163-BCB18YBNH42DOC8A8H5K/gss-network-walker.jpg Gallery Fellows - Name Description https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302914537-EBZ36MKZBPR5VYQ9BVNW/gss-network-an.jpg Gallery Fellows - Nick An 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302914872-FLTJEZQ838LQARE5V7PN/gss-network-athuada.jpg Gallery Fellows - Nelsha Athauda 2021 GSS Fellow Emory University Rollins School of Public Health 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She is interested in how human land use impacts different insect groups and, consequently, the ecosystem services they provide in coupled human-natural systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302917217-A6RDAHPGY5RR61QVDFW6/gss-network-kamara.jpg Gallery Fellows - Martha Kamara 2021 GSS Fellow George Washington University International Affairs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713393075193-4PA9MHXXSANVRTBXSRIR/KaylaLewHeadshot.jpg Gallery Fellows - Kayla Lew 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302917839-L72NCKXDGPPLI9XEPRF5/gss-network-lor.jpg Gallery Fellows - Pheej Lor 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302918203-7OTEDMVUH2BLDA2GUDYL/gss-network-ly.jpg Gallery Fellows - Amina Ly 2021 GSS Fellow Stanford University Earth System Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302918700-EOR5OBQN9LJXFEG8V4H0/gss-network-magalon.jpg Gallery Fellows - Kim Magalon 2021 GSS Fellow George Mason University Environmental Science and Policy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302919050-PWORNH57CU262J2WVJ71/gss-network-menendez.jpg Gallery Fellows - Valeria Menendez 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302919535-0WHLSDDYC7MT3CN0RU1R/gss-network-mercado.jpg Gallery Fellows - Erin Mercado 2021 GSS Fellow Western Colorado University Environmental management https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685642731418-Z8PTLKDDUHD2XCOQ20BE/TaylorHeadshot.jpeg Gallery Fellows - Taylor Mitchell 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685641413415-7Y7UT5HQ6P5X2DIFJFJF/Tre+Headshot+.png Gallery Fellows - Tre'Nard Morgan 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302919641-UKOERJKR72UCR6DXBC2K/gss-network-muse.jpeg Gallery Fellows - Nkosi Muse 2019 GSS Fellow Georgia State University Meteorology, Climate Policy and Urban Sustainability https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685640694215-Z3HGCU23HCAN103WMV4U/Alifaire%2BHeadshot%2B.jpg Gallery Fellows - Alifaire Noreen 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302920488-CKSOFJ7BSKZ8FVD5OGTW/gss-network-okwu.jpeg Gallery Fellows - Chigozie Okwu 2019 GSS Fellow The University of Michigan MPH Anthropology, Environmental Injustices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685640242475-LJCOTHXGFPMI8Y4IYFGF/Naya+Headshot+.jpeg Gallery Fellows - Naya O'Reilly 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392725782-W57XMOGTSIJ3CNT64A2G/Headshot_Taylor_Ouellette.jpg Gallery Fellows - Taylor Ouellette 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392817119-KHDZYCNWPTZ2KCJEVM9G/Pacheco%2CMadeleine_GSS.png Gallery Fellows - Madeleine Pacheco 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392864124-2ASE5Q86RGW231JPLD4D/BaileePorter_Headshot1.jpg Gallery Fellows - Bailee Porter 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1713392917570-CQ8YM3U22K7FNBB0DE1H/ElizabethRandolphHeadshot+copy.jpg Gallery Fellows - Elizabeth Randolph 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302920780-NFLGR3OQ66GFDAEPA3MX/gss-network-rivera.jpg Gallery Fellows - Gabrielle Rivera 2021 GSS Fellow Tufts University Food, Agriculture, Environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302921420-IBO68RRU8QI4IRT2HPXW/gss-network-smith.jpg Gallery Fellows - Marilyn Smith 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685641559137-NMWF97BKCKESZHQ4ARJ1/Chloe+Headshot+.jpg Gallery Fellows - Chloe Summers 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302922247-WQSUNFZF5YNDFRFC1MVM/gss-network-walker.jpg Gallery Fellows - Sydney Dale Walker 2021 GSS Fellow The University of Colorado Boulder Environmental Engineering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302922647-G11GMG1IYX6O7L8NGU20/gss-network-watkins.jpg Gallery Fellows - Joyah Watkins 2021 GSS Fellow The University of Michigan Ecology and Evolutionary Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302923134-P1UMTU7L762S729223EI/gss-network-won.jpg Gallery Fellows - Olivia Won 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. https://www.gsscholar.org/galley-scholars daily 0.75 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302405657-Z2DOTKGOBQK8TY43E722/gss-network-calderon.jpg Galley Scholars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302405657-Z2DOTKGOBQK8TY43E722/gss-network-calderon.jpg Galley Scholars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302969340-AQBUTJ9LYZVT3EY15OWV/gss-network-acker.jpeg Galley Scholars - Darryl Acker-Carter 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments George Mason University Environmental and Sustainability Studies Striving for a sustainable future, Darryl is working towards restoring society's relationship with the environment and natural resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638123938-JC3JHJWHCES0VMCLV728/BellaHeadshot.jpg Galley Scholars - Bella Bartlett 2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans University of Washington College of the Environment What started as a childhood interest in oceans has since grown into a lifelong passion for Bella. Having grown up in the desert and the PNW, she is hoping to use her unique perspective to address climate change and its impact on the aquatic environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685563074491-NGPAE4VO3R1CI3LL3ZXP/gss-network-brown.jpg Galley Scholars - Aishah Nyeta Brown 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments George Mason University Environmental Sustainability Studies with a concentration in Climate Change and Society Using sustainability as a platform, Aishah is using creative approaches to bring awareness to environmental injustices. She is interested in making an impact through climate change education and open dialogue with marginalized communities through music and the arts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638159875-BCYS49U6LU0Q1P6QDIH2/gss-network-calderon.jpg Galley Scholars - Anna Calderon 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans Wellesley College Geoscience and Anthropology Anna’s interest in earth science relates to hydrogeology and hydrology – studying the behavior, characteristics, and distribution of water in a watershed. They are excited to continue their GSS research this summer on the impacts of flooding and sea level rise, environmental justice indicators, and the power of scientific communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302970574-2X70ITERDMGGF73CJ5YJ/gss-network-caldwell.jpg Galley Scholars - Lawren Caldwell 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans North Carolina A&T University Agricultural and Environmental Systems Being raised on the coast of South Carolina, Lawren understands the significance of waterways and the economic and societal contributions they provide. She is a champion for environmental quality in accordance with coastal and ocean sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302970866-93PBV93Q8MB6D4F13E2K/gss-network-caljesuseso.jpeg Galley Scholars - Kashia Shy-Ann Caljesuseso 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Fort Lewis College Environmental Studies Pursuing solutions for future generations, Kashia is continuing the work to bring sustainable development to Indigenous communities https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302971437-A6ZA9SW0N36MG16RDI7D/gss-network-carrizales.jpg Galley Scholars - Sonya Carrizales 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans Mount Holyoke College Environmental Studies Striving for sustainable policy solutions, Sonya seeks to address environmental injustices by centering marginalized communities in ocean resource management decisions, as well as larger environmental policy debates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638400620-SUT28Y6TZB5O0T4XN17Y/gss-network-cervantes.jpg Galley Scholars - Melissa Cervantes 2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans UC Berkeley Society & Environment and Conservation; Resource Studies Melissa Cervantes (she/they) is a fifth-year undergraduate whose interests revolve around environmental justice and agroecology, specifically looking at the nexus between environmental education and media. She acknowledges the power of learning from other people’s experiences and believes it’s important to highlight the different relationships people have with the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302972474-XQBXMBAEMAUCCM8GPG34/gss-network-cooper.jpg Galley Scholars - Kaitlyn Cooper 2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans George Mason University Environmental Science and Policy Program, concentration in Human and Ecosystem Response to Climate Change. Kaitlyn is hoping to research ocean-based solutions to climate mitigation as well as the linkages between marine and terrestrial beings. In her spare time, she loves to explore the musical arts with a particular interest in singing and dance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302972625-ZFPDPVDXKUTR2PRN7BUZ/gss-network-ekille.jpeg Galley Scholars - Epongue Wei-Dikaki Ekille 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Yale University Environmental Studies/Policy Using her ethnicity and childhood experiences to ground her, Epongue is exploring ways to bridge the gap between climate awareness and climate policy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302973263-WS9H8EJ2Q2NIUHHKSX41/gss-network-erebor.jpeg Galley Scholars - Anthony Orobosa Erebor 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments University of Michigan Urban Planning Studying ecological and social processes in the context of an urban environment, Anthony aims help co-create sustainable cities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638078012-7IF9MTPUYL8EVDZD2Z4Y/DarionHeadshot.JPG Galley Scholars - Darion Fredericks 2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans Fort Lewis College Environmental Conservation and Management; Certificate in Regenerative Food Systems Darion is focused on creating community based solutions that promote engagement and exchange of ideas to pursue environmental conservation and sustainability goals. This Includes sharing holistic principles to repair our relationship and understanding of the world around us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302973308-A1YL36F1XOZUEXMISHZ4/gss-network-ona.jpeg Galley Scholars - Mayra del Carmen Ona 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Florida International University Environmental Studies/Agricultural Applying ecological principles to conventional agriculture, Mayra is working to address how agroecology can enable agency in communities by filling the gaps in food access and biodiversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685638028098-FO26OUTUBZJAYDBQBXV2/Kameryn+Headshot+.jpg Galley Scholars - Kameryn Overton 2023-2024 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans Tuskegee University Agriculture, Environment, and Nutrition Sciences Kameryn is interested in addressing urban sustainability that is focused on those historically underrepresented and marginalized through the collaboration of community members, academia, and city offices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302974099-VVQJDFZHRJ2CHFN6ELRH/gss-network-sze.jpg Galley Scholars - Maya Sze 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans Tuft’s University Environmental Studies Maya believes that there are many areas in ocean sustainability that need our help, from plastic pollution to overfishing. She works to contribute to the movement on both an individual and global scale, incorporating equity and inclusiveness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685631866751-MEK2NNIANV1VWN1OMGVO/gss-network-tolliver.jpg Galley Scholars - Sydney Tolliver 2022–2023 Scholar: Sustainable Oceans North Carolina A&T University Agricultural and Environmental Systems Sydney holds a deep enthusiasm for coral reef restoration and ocean conservation, first sparked on a dive trip assisting the Coral Reef Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302974977-E499K3LS5HP3JVSCBQPB/gss-network-wells.jpeg Galley Scholars - Mya Diane Wells 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Howard University Biology Building resilience in communities that will be affected first and worst by climate change, Mya seeks to address environmental impacts on human health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302975511-9R4GM74RBJWQ6BJD7X1Q/gss-network-wood.jpg Galley Scholars - Paloma Wood 2022–2023: Sustainable Oceans Howard University Environmental Science Paloma feels a connection to the earth due to her understanding of their shared colonization. It is because of this common understanding that she has devoted her life to decolonization efforts, both mentally and physically. To her, the practice of sustainability is her own form of self-healing, and she wants to show others that they can heal in a similar way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302975614-ZHQ412US2W0O7YOWL09F/gss-network-zhang.jpeg Galley Scholars - Alena Xinyue Zhang 2019-2020 Scholar: Food, Energy, Water Nexus in Urban Environments Columbia University in NYC Sustainable Development & Creating Writing With the belief that research depends on creativity, Alena seeks to use writing as a tool to cultivate understanding and create opportunities for sustainability. https://www.gsscholar.org/gallery-staff daily 0.75 2025-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666649004739-6DHN7IHEKMU4WWLN4U2O/gss-network-bailey.jpeg Gallery Staff - Karen Bailey, PhD GSS co-PI and Science Communications Instructor Dr. Karen Bailey is interested in human-environment interactions, climate change, and sustainable rural livelihoods. She is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist and combines social science research with environmental and ecological data to understand feedbacks between communities and their environments, how we can build resilience to climate change, and how to support landscapes that meet human needs and sustainability goals. She also has an emphasis on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in environmental fields and STEM more broadly and is committed to research that supports, amplifies and engages the most vulnerable among us. Dr. Bailey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666649004739-6DHN7IHEKMU4WWLN4U2O/gss-network-bailey.jpeg Gallery Staff - Karen Bailey, PhD GSS co-PI and Science Communications Instructor Dr. Karen Bailey is interested in human-environment interactions, climate change, and sustainable rural livelihoods. She is an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist and combines social science research with environmental and ecological data to understand feedbacks between communities and their environments, how we can build resilience to climate change, and how to support landscapes that meet human needs and sustainability goals. She also has an emphasis on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in environmental fields and STEM more broadly and is committed to research that supports, amplifies and engages the most vulnerable among us. Dr. Bailey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666649342835-RG8IXQHWZ9F02TYAVIIH/gss-network-campbell.jpg Gallery Staff - Nnenia Campbell, PhD GSS Co-Pi - Evaluation Lead Dr. Nnenia Campbell is Deputy Director at the Bill Anderson Fund and a research associate with the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder. Campbell’s work with the Bill Anderson Fund supports leadership, professional development, and research training among historically underrepresented minority doctoral students studying hazards and disasters. Her work with the Natural Hazards Center translates empirical research on the social aspects of disasters into tools and information products designed for practitioners and decision-makers, emphasizing inclusive engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666649262121-D1QVDUFRUYSFNR8CL6QB/gss-network-hampton.jpeg Gallery Staff - Adrienne Hampton, MPA Leadership Instructor Adrienne Hampton (she/her) was a GSS Oceans Fellow in 2018. Hampton’s background stems from cross-cultural conversations to foster engagement and belonging in public policy, health, climate, biodiversity conservation, education, and the arts. Adrienne Hampton holds a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Washington as well as a certificate in Climate Change and Health from the Yale School of Public Health. She has also served in positions to advance equitable frameworks for fellowship programs, change management initiatives, and creative spaces of belonging. In addition to supporting GSS, she is the Policy, Planning, and Innovation Analyst for Kitsap County Public Health District in Washington State. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302458826-9LQG9W6XASETDHQ2RE4V/gss-about-staff-karen.jpeg Gallery Staff https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1736539227624-JH1G5W1HO8I632TPPZV6/image-asset.jpeg Gallery Staff - Mia Murray, BA Assistant Program Coordinator Mia Murray (she/her) was part of the 2023-2024 RaMP-UP cohort in Panamá at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. She helped pilot the program, “Guardianes del Agua”, which used aquatic macroinvertebrates to study stream quality in the Panama Canal Watershed alongside sixth grade students and teachers from the Colón province. Born and raised in Maine, she fell in love with the outdoors after spending many K-12 school field trips at her local conservation trust. For her undergraduate degree, she studied Environmental Science and Hispanic Studies at Wheaton College (MA). Through research, she wants to increase science accessibility by continuing projects that center community outreach and education. In addition to working as an Assistant Program Coordinator, she also serves on the GSS Early Career Steering Committee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666302533177-ROEHPUE6BMC4E3RARDSW/gss-network-rowell.jpeg Gallery Staff - Kirsten Rowell, PhD Director / PI Dr. Kirsten Rowell is a curious “noticer” of her environment. Her academic career is centered on understanding how human engineered changes to the planet have affected the way aquatic species grow and live. Her research has been focused on fisheries responses in the Gulfs of California to the over allocation of Colorado River water and how ancient peoples have developed sophisticated aquaculture practices that increased clam productivity on the shores of the Pacific Northwest. She has a Ph.D. in Historical Ecology from the University of Arizona and a Master's in Aquatic Ecology from Northern Arizona University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1685643039554-7ZK6PFR2J2XR17ECO5Q2/Martha+Headshot.jpg Gallery Staff - Martha Walker, MS Program Manager Martha (she/her) joins the Global Sustainability Scholars team with a passion for increasing accessibility and diversity in the environmental realm. After completing her Bachelor’s in Environmental Science at Colorado College, she worked as an environmental educator and mentor in Illinois, Oregon and Massachusetts creating more inclusive environmental science curriculum for students of all ages and backgrounds. She recently earned an MS in Environmental Leadership from Colorado State University, where her degree focused on implementing collaborative, interdisciplinary, and innovative approaches to cross-cultural conservation challenges. https://www.gsscholar.org/gallery-advisory-board daily 0.75 2023-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666303035029-MBXLRSTLMNCC0YJHVTGR/gss-network-cummings.jpeg Gallery Advisory Board - Justin Cummings, PhD Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz Justin Cummings is a conservationist now serving as Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. Until recently Justin was also the Doris Duke Conservation Program Director. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666303035029-MBXLRSTLMNCC0YJHVTGR/gss-network-cummings.jpeg Gallery Advisory Board - Justin Cummings, PhD Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz Justin Cummings is a conservationist now serving as Mayor of the City of Santa Cruz. Until recently Justin was also the Doris Duke Conservation Program Director. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666303035369-1UNFZ8BXAU42XQXB5MOP/gss-network-king.jpg Gallery Advisory Board - Steve King Chief Sustainability Strategist - Global Sustainable Solutions LLC Steven develops and supports emerging sustainability leaders of color; through his work with K-12 Schools, Colleges, Universities, Nonprofits, Businesses and Government he creates programs, projects and entrepreneurial opportunities, nationally and globally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1666303035762-XRQZFBLZS9KVHPIQ6RP3/gss-network-ochoa.jpg Gallery Advisory Board - José Ochoa, MPP, MPS Program Manager III for King County Recycling & Environmental Services https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1673457282775-DV4Y13O1S1BRT7V8QX7X/gss-network-karina.jpg Gallery Advisory Board - Karina Sanchez, PhD (She/Ella) Postdoctoral Diversity and Innovation Scholar University of New Hampshire Department of Natural Resources and the Environment Karina is a champion for equitable access to the outdoors and ecosystem knowledge. She uses her research in urban ecology and biology education to connect with local communities and provide research training for historically minoritized and underrepresented groups in biology. She hopes her efforts will contribute to creating an equitable and diverse community in higher education. https://www.gsscholar.org/gallery-steering-committee daily 0.75 2024-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216329662-341S84NDDGDP6RW3D4FY/gss-network-acker.jpeg Gallery Steering Committee - Darryl Acker-Carter, MS Steering Committee Chair 2019-2020 GSS Scholar University of Maryland MS in Marine Estuarine and Environmental Sciences Darryl has spent the last several years conducting transdisciplinary research on various aquaculture systems. He currently holds a position as a policy analyst for the NOAA Office of Science and Technology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216329662-341S84NDDGDP6RW3D4FY/gss-network-acker.jpeg Gallery Steering Committee - Darryl Acker-Carter, MS Steering Committee Chair 2019-2020 GSS Scholar University of Maryland MS in Marine Estuarine and Environmental Sciences Darryl has spent the last several years conducting transdisciplinary research on various aquaculture systems. He currently holds a position as a policy analyst for the NOAA Office of Science and Technology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295821595-HQFO8NENHT3SHJPACZJ1/gss-network-ru-claudia.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Claudia Berry, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Washington State University Wildlife Ecology and Conservation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1708974945867-647TZ1BILW6LK70WP6FC/gss-network-calderon.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Anna Calderón, BS 2022–2023 Scholar Wellesley College BS in Geoscience and Anthropology Anna’s interest in earth science relates to hydrogeology and hydrology – studying the behavior, characteristics, and distribution of water in a watershed. They are excited to continue their GSS research this summer on the impacts of flooding and sea level rise, environmental justice indicators, and the power of scientific communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1695049834418-TUR8D1JPCR4MV62A1HLP/gss-network-carrizales.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Sonya Carrizales, BS 2022–2023 GSS Scholar Mount Holyoke College BS in Environmental Studies Striving for sustainable policy solutions, Sonya seeks to address environmental injustices by centering marginalized communities in ocean resource management decisions, as well as larger environmental policy debates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1695669124697-ZGKO366EDSEWOWEER2HB/gss-network-cervantes.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Melissa Cervantes, BA 2022-2023 GSS Scholar UC Berkeley BA in Society & Environment and Conservation; Resource Studies Melissa Cervantes (she/they) is a recent graduate whose interests revolve around environmental justice and agroecology, specifically looking at the nexus between environmental education and media. She acknowledges the power of learning from other people’s experiences and believes it’s important to highlight the different relationships people have with the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295802591-K4PESN5U6QPVVEIX8RS8/gss-network-ru-arnaldo.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Arnaldo Díaz, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1686652732628-WXZMLSXYJN29F7Z49WPT/gss-network-holland.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Erin Holland, MS 2022 GSS Fellow The University of Michigan MS 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730823130331-9P2KOQ6JHI5KASM5RDT4/gss-network-ru-heather.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Mary Heather Jingco, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Guam Integrative Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216110015-R5A62EZ7A5T1A61WWCC5/Asia%2BProfessional%2BHeadshot.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Asia Kaiser, PhD 2024 Fellow University of Colorado Boulder PhD in 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295630154-C0KILHITEWHC0HYXUKKU/gss-network-ru-ruth.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Ruth Korder, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Emory University Human Biology and Anthropology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1673457378811-6J4CDDEE4WAKPFIQLU76/gss-network-marilyn-pheej.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Pheej Lor, MS 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1708975018931-QFHYDT64QZWXJQ9J3FPQ/gss-network-ly.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Amina Ly, PhD 2021 GSS Fellow Stanford University PhD in Earth System Science Through studying the impacts of extreme temperatures on human systems, Amina aims to support communities who seek to understand their future climate risks and adaptive tools. She currently holds a position as a research scientist studying climate risk for Amazon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295748203-997LT4W8U8XX6MLOCBF0/original-3CD6EE3A-31ED-46B5-8F50-4DC6535EF3A6.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Fransuá Mar, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Crop Protection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1686653031881-Z2V0X3G9FLM8ZGJ9ELB1/gss-network-valeria.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Valeria Menendez, MA 2022 GSS Fellow Tufts University MA 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. She currently holds a position as a city planner at Equitable Cities, a small urban planning, policy, and research firm. She also works part time as an Editorial Coordinator for a Local Environment academic journal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295199922-TGPTTHXT3GVQQHBFE321/gss-network-ru-cristian.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Cristian Molina, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow The University of Chicago Biology; Gender and Sexuality Studies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730295528137-FQ3KK12XN2V5AR8WSNTD/gss-network-ru-mia.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Mia Murray, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Wheaton College Environmental Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216351303-YJHKJ7FIP7OOEE3W3L0O/gss-network-muse.jpeg Gallery Steering Committee - Nkosi Muse, PhD 2019 GSS Fellow University of Miami, Georgia State University Currently a PhD candidate in Environmental Science & Policy, MS in Climate Policy and Urban Sustainability. Muse is interested in ensuring that our cities are equitably prepared (across race, socioeconomic status, etc.) for the implications of climate change, while also working to mitigate contributions to global warming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730822837686-FY93GJF0E1B9RMGJ8NHV/gss-network-ru-john.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - John Nguyen, PhD 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Houston Ecology and Evolution John is a first-year Ph.D. student in Dr. Adam Stuckert's Lab at the University of Houston. He is currently studying the genomics and evolution of complex phenotypes in amphibians. Additionally, John is a passionate champion for diverse identities in sustainability and biodiversity research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730823441111-RUE7HCV65JKEZS88JE2J/gss-network-ru-lauren.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Lauren Norwood, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Maryland, Baltimore County Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216239628-F2XPV0SXJ490AQM10O7O/Kameryn%2BHeadshot%2B-1.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Kameryn Overton, BS 2023-2024 Scholar Tuskegee University BS is in Environmental, Natural Resources and Plant Sciences Kameryn is currently a RaMP Fellow working on the One Health West Virginia project. She conducts research with Dr. Gregory Dahle examining the relationship between urban canopy cover and air pollution concentrations, and how they may relate to human health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727216299469-6INTJ1VV465YOYJSXXG5/Pacheco%2CMadeleine_GSS.png Gallery Steering Committee - Madeleine Pacheco, PhD 2024 Fellow 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. 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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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1695049854521-KH198YNUEFL3XNS4AXQL/gss-network-tolliver.jpg Gallery Steering Committee - Sydney Tolliver, BS 2022–2023 GSS Scholar North Carolina A&T University BS in Agricultural and Environmental Systems Sydney holds a deep enthusiasm for coral reef restoration and ocean conservation, first sparked on a dive trip assisting the Coral Reef Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730822540728-LJO75G2HKY2J6QLMEORL/IlanaUpdatedHeadshot.png Gallery Steering Committee - Ilana Vargas, BS 2023-2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Colorado State University Ecosystem Science and Sustainability Ilana is an interdisciplinary ecologist creating climate solutions for biodiverse ecosystems and the communities that depend on them. 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During his undergraduate degree, he worked on projects ranging from freshwater mussels to terrestrial gastropods and invasive species in urban forests. Now, as a RaMP-UP Fellow, he will continue to gain knowledge in ecology and animal behavior by researching wolf spiders' courtship communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245786326-N0RHMB4LDAY1DAAWAYH0/IanHeadshot.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Ian Abreu Picart 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Cayey Biology A recent graduate and Puerto Rican-born and raised, Ian has always been interested in ecological interactions and organismal responses to climate change. During his undergraduate degree, he worked on projects ranging from freshwater mussels to terrestrial gastropods and invasive species in urban forests. Now, as a RaMP-UP Fellow, he will continue to gain knowledge in ecology and animal behavior by researching wolf spiders' courtship communication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245944947-LYTI05NWENHQ81BXB41B/AlvarezJuli_Headshot.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Juliana Alvarez 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Florida International University Environmental Studies Juliana believes that ecological knowledge not only buttresses tactical environmentalism, but it also leads people toward wonder, care, and deeper connection with the natural world—inspiring conservation and land stewardship. She will continue to explore her research interests in tropical forest community assemblages through the RaMP-UP Fellowship, hoping to expand our understanding of these unique biodiverse systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245637748-Z55U5F5K1JC5GA7D26IK/LuisHeadshot.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Luis Miguel Bahamundi 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Biology After graduating from the University of Puerto Rico, Luis Miguel wanted to continue gaining further experience in animal behavior research. As an undergraduate, he was able to work with Puerto Rican Anolis lizards and coastal meiofauna. The RaMP-UP program will provide an opportunity for him to focus on his primary passion for mammalogy, as he studies the behavior of bats in response to anthropogenic change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1750795133752-1NU6WWGHA3L03BX88BXY/DK.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - D'Karia Bascom 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow North Carolina A&T State University Laboratory Animal Science A recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, D’karia is continuing her marine science training through the RaMP-UP fellowship. With a passion for coral ecology and symbiotic relationships in reef systems, she is expanding her focus to mangrove ecosystems. Her research in Panama explores how soil carbon storage and methane production vary across mangrove forests, deepening our understanding of blue carbon dynamics in interconnected coastal environments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442095727-7GE1KNFNSUIL4AUQMHSE/gss-network-ru-claudia.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Claudia Berry 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Washington State University Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Claudia's love for wildlife has always run deep. She has decided that the best way to show her love was to dedicate her life to those entities that continue to fight a rapidly changing environment. Through conservation and genetic manipulation, she hopes to discover the adaptive traits that help wildlife thrive. While simultaneously working towards her goal of rehabilitating endangered species and discovering new conservation methods that can help them thrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1730819997177-0MZRZWL9NM7EKZISFT2I/Unknown.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Owen Blacker 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Massachusetts Amherst Environmental Science Owen is a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a passion for ecological research and animal behavior. Throughout his undergraduate career, he contributed to projects studying Eastern Box Turtles, Madagascar frogs, Mountain Yellow-legged frogs, and Tonlé Sap watersnakes. Using the skills he developed from these experiences, he will now work to uncover the mysteries of wolf spider communication at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panamá. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749246736874-4R01RX13OZQGJD80S7SG/AshlyHeadshot.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Ashly Acosta Chavez 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Davis Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology From a young age, Ashly has felt a deep connection to animals and nature. With a passion for understanding human-wildlife conflicts, she is excited to immerse herself in the lives of Panama’s bats over the next year, studying how noise and light pollution impact their behavior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574262254-Y8WNJT8S931K1026337A/original-F985A8BF-EB8E-474C-8487-D533856011BC.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Valeria Zoé González Colón 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Humacao Wildlife Management Inspired by the interconnectedness between flora, fauna, and human populations, Valeria seeks to find solutions to conservation problems through ecology research. She looks forward to doing meaningful work in the field as well as in community outreach to benefit wildlife conservation in the Tropics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574331299-ZHF60M6UT1LWVEDV5IDD/Unknown-1.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Armando Vera Colón 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Arecibo Microbiology Armando’s upbringing within the stunningly diverse ecosystem of Puerto Rico instilled a curiosity for the natural world and a desire to understand the intricate relationships between us, the organisms and their environments. After contributing to the LTER tree census project in El Yunque National Forest, he is now keen to delve into Panama's tropical forests to explore the dynamics between fungi and trees and, ultimately, to better understand how to improve and protect the health of our forests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574345693-KSCIDTEHJOX0P449QPCC/Unknown.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - James Cortes 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Irvine Environmental Science and Policy Inspired by undergraduate research in California deserts, James is driven to pursue carbon mitigation and climate adaptation through both scientific research and community organizing. By studying mangroves and their carbon consumption, James hopes to better understand the nature of using blue carbon as a carbon sequestration method and protecting vulnerable ecosystems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691443156630-5HGG013KW0HE3I14QXZ7/gss-network-ru-arnaldo.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Arnaldo Diaz 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Biology Growing up in the island of Puerto Rico, Arnaldo is interested in learning how the coastal communities develop resilience against rising sea levels and climate change using natural solutions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1750685783683-0OITNRCRJB3DJXIPTB2G/Unknown.png Gallery RaMP-UP - Lara Dominguez 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Carleton College Biology As a biology student and educator, Lara is principally interested in the process of translating complex natural processes into compelling stories. After graduating from Carleton College, Lara is continuing their education by studying termite ecology through the RaMP-Up Fellowship. After studying the effects of arthropods on North American prairies in undergraduate school, they are excited to explore the effects of termites on Panamanian ecosystems and the global carbon cycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245753630-BNLLN1KLLRFR7O2EAEQG/JazHeadshot.png Gallery RaMP-UP - Jazmin Gallegos 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Southern California Environmental Studies Passionate about environmental stewardship and community science, Jazmin is dedicated to addressing environmental injustices and using urban ecology as a bridge to reconnect communities to nature in Los Angeles. As a Fellow, they are excited to continue researching climate change impacts on plant reproduction and further conservation and sustainability efforts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574360425-GOZI8OIW3TRB92N3H8D7/Headshot..jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Sugey García Galván 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Los Angeles Biology Recently graduating from UCLA, Sugey is dedicated to advancing her understanding of population dynamics and how they are influenced by external factors. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research on the impact of a dredging event in the Port of Los Angeles on eelgrass community composition. Building on this foundation, Sugey is now focused on exploring the intricate dynamics of tropical tree populations affected by fungi through her involvement with the RaMP-UP Fellowship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1726856976195-VDANE7Q7UJXIE3K24EQV/20240812_183813.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Carlos Jimenez 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Florida State University Biology Carlos is a first-generation college graduate with a deep passion for marine biology and community outreach. Born in Panama, their early exposure to nature fostered a lifelong commitment to environmental preservation and education. At FSU, they played an active role in the Marine Biology Honors group, where they engaged in research and developed skills in scientific communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Their experiences have provided valuable skills in leadership and mentorship which he plans to apply towards promoting conservation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442097369-RWH4TAC2BF2IABWHNOVV/gss-network-ru-heather.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Mary Heather Jingco 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Guam Integrative Biology Born and raised in the Pacific, Heather’s passion lies in tropical wildlife conservation and ecological work. Just as the ocean waters bridge islands together, she aims to continuously connect with others who feel as strongly as she does, and work to change the field of conservation for the better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442101818-HTBPFAC5TDMWH8W0WHKA/gss-network-ru-ruth.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Ruth Korder 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Emory University Human Biology and Anthropology Ruth aspires to cultivate her ecological research skills with a focus on reforestation. Her passion lies in tackling the challenges of reforestation and mitigating food insecurity, all the while championing sustainable food systems and the principles of regenerative agriculture. Her ultimate goal is to enhance the health and overall well-being of rural communities that bear the brunt of the climate crisis's impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1727885360876-AKD560SP91199HEE6H0J/RML_headshot.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Richard Montes Lemus 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Santa Barbara Environmental Studies Driven by a passion for environmental conservation, Richie is committed to harnessing computational tools to advance our understanding of the natural world. Richie previously worked with the Smithsonian Data Science Lab, where he utilized artificial intelligence to monitor spotted skunks. This upcoming year, he will be working on the Coral Reef Resilience project. They aim to understand the mechanisms behind coral reef resilience by analyzing and interpreting coral reef photo mosaics using a combination of artificial intelligence and other analytical approaches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442098391-YUW9CROZJ944DVI3MSTO/gss-network-ru-kyaralind.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Kyaralind Vasquez-Liriano 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Wellesley College Environmental Studies Kyaralind is passionate about developing research skills in analyzing climate change impacts in marine ecosystems. As an aspiring marine conservation biologist, Kyaralind hopes to build adaptive solutions in addressing major challenges to ocean protection and to engage underserved, disproportionately impacted communities in her research. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691772503535-5HH5OLM33A2LHBG5R3OB/original-3CD6EE3A-31ED-46B5-8F50-4DC6535EF3A6.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Fransuá Mar 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Puerto Rico Crop Protection Concerned about the food security crisis on the island of Puerto Rico as it relates to climate change and political instability, she looks forward to learning about forest dynamics to draw design principles for agroecological forestry systems to strengthen and diversify the resource, cultural, and economic services of the landscapes for social welfare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245908165-82ZWKIZL5M5MSJD1N6WD/EmilyMarpleHeadshot%2B%25281%2529.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Emily Marple 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Program Colorado College Organismal Biology and Ecology Emily is an aspiring ecologist who approaches science through an intersectional lens. With a background in race and ethnicity studies and biology, she sees ecology as the study of both nature and humanity’s entanglement with it. Her past works spans from loon conservation to alternative stable states in lakes. She’s now excited to study termites and is especially interested in interactions— between individuals, populations, species, and the ecosystems they shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245674848-GHVRQJRH7CDX569VOZAW/JuliaHeadshot.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Julia Mateski 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Gustavus Adolphus College Biology https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1726857017208-RYUIOQ8E0H63HJRM6V0Q/DafinaHeadshot.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Dafina Matiku 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Scripps College Environmental Analysis During her undergraduate studies, Dafina engaged in fieldwork in Costa Rica and Panama, where she delved into sustainable development and marine ecology. Building on this foundation, her most recent work focused on analyzing the relationship between Afro-descendant coastal communities in the United States and oysters. She now aims to support community and Indigenous-led aquaculture projects. These experiences have deepened Dafina’s commitment to community-led environmental stewardship and restoration with a focus on justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442101073-MBXR0NTQ9GKBW456U0ZT/gss-network-ru-poala.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Paola Soto Méndez 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Iowa State University Animal Ecology Paola thrives in interdisciplinary environments and has a passion for doing meaningful work. She leverages her varied experiences in Conservation in order to address climate change and promote Sustainability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442096472-9TXHAMRSVQFZZJQKTML5/gss-network-ru-cristian.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Cristian Molina 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow The University of Chicago Biology; Gender and Sexuality Studies A recent graduate of the University of Chicago, Cristian is continuing his education in the biological sciences through the RaMP-UP fellowship. Having studied migratory behavior in monarch butterflies for his undergraduate thesis, Cristian will continue to follow his interests in animal behavior and entomology by researching the interactions between ants and swollen-thorn acacias. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245975923-VK04D19G5R1LE93XCB1M/Unknown-1.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Omar Morosse 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Kenyon College Biology Omar is passionate about collaborative research and making learning and research spaces in biology exciting and accessible. While Omar’s first love is behavioral ecology, he is excited to expand his toolbox and build a strong foundation in genomics and using molecular tools as a member of the 2025/26 RaMP-UP cohort. Under the mentorship of Dr. Hernan Capador, Omar will work to understand how disease resistance in trees mediates their abundance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442100237-VWLV6FUHHB60GSSW7UFS/gss-network-ru-mia.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Mia Murray 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Wheaton College Environmental Science Mia is interested in the intersections of pollinator biology and reforestation. Additionally, she is seeking to better understand the socio-economic factors that impact the people within reforested communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442098294-26YT9E5WJQQ3732ETA0V/gss-network-ru-john.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - John Nguyen 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow Columbia University Environmental Biology John, an aspiring herpetologist, seeks to unravel the underpinnings of evolutionary processes in amphibians and reptiles using an integrative approach. He is also passionate about increasing accessibility and advocating for marginalized communities within the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. As a 2023-24 RaMP-UP Fellow, he will be studying how tropical lizards may respond to environmental and climate change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1691442099307-GNX09JIMD5S9SUCES2CX/gss-network-ru-lauren.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Lauren Norwood 2023 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Maryland, Baltimore County Biology Driven by the idea of ecologically friendly solutions to human-environment interaction, Lauren studies the evolution of animal behavior in order to understand what factors most negatively affect species diversity and habitat loss across multiple ecosystems. Aware of the power held by a greater variety of voices, she is also passionate about diversifying the natural science field through outreach and involvement with underrepresented groups. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1725574427995-QCUVB9XI5KC4SXA2UXHR/1659238307925.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Jorge Reque 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Los Angeles Environmental Science Jorge is a passionate marine scientist who uses eDNA as a tool to inform conservation and management decisions. He aims to address large scale issues within marine systems through the use of spatial and applied ecology. As a 2024-25 RAMP-UP Fellow, he will be working on a Shark conservation project that uses eDNA to gather information about these elusive creatures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1726857118514-EXISG5EL33X70D3WNM4X/Photo_SamuelRivera.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Samuel G Rivera 2024 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Los Angeles Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution Samuel is interested in trophic ecology, particularly in coastal ecosystems and the strategies organisms employ to meet their energy needs. He aspires to expand our understanding of food webs in relation to environmental factors and to conduct research that will help inform conservation efforts. As a Fellow, he is assisting in researching the trophic strategies of sea slugs that obtain chloroplasts from algae and in turn gain energy directly through photosynthesis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749246091830-FIDLM4M96SGC2JZ9ORSE/Unknown.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Abimael Romero 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of Montana Wildlife Biology Abi, an aspiring ornithologist, is interested in how birds are adapting to changing environments through behavioral, physiological, and genetic mechanisms. As a 2025–26 RaMP-UP Fellow, he will be studying the genetics of sexual diversity in hummingbirds to better understand the evolutionary forces shaping avian populations. 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Sarah is excited to continue her research on plant-insect interactions and behavior in the acacia-ant system as a 2024 RaMP-UP Fellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a7a039dcf81e05e7dcfb35b/1749245716131-GEGGDTSKFUMVEZBA1ZYM/IsabelHeadshot.jpg Gallery RaMP-UP - Isabel Trujillo 2025 GSS RaMP-UP Fellow University of California Berkeley Molecular Environmental Biology; Environmental Economics and Policy A recent graduate from UC Berkeley, Isabel is exploring a new interest in disease ecology through the RaMP-UP fellowship. She aims to better understand how human-driven changes to ecosystems influence both biodiversity and disease emergence. 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