My name is Emma, but my friends often call me, "Em."

After graduate school, I plan to become a climate scientist and advocate. I want to continue my research on how best to combat climate change and get better policies put into action!

I’m a junior, majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Psychology. Because climate change threatens all my animal friends (and all of us!), I am excited to be working in Dr. Henderson’s lab on research into alternative energy sources.

Outside of class, I am the Vice President of theWildlife and Conservation Club. When we are not out hiking and doing clean-ups, we work to spread awareness of the importance of protecting our natural environment. I’m also the Secretary of my sorority, Delta Delta Delta. As the name implies, we are all about change, and we support The Sierra Club. We are the Green Greeks! We maintain a sustainable lifestyle at our sorority house, and we promote that practice to all Greek life on campus!

I’m the goalkeeper on an undefeated club soccer team. I’ve met so many amazing people, and I love the competition. I’m also the co-captain of the intramural tennis team. We hope to bring home the championship this year!

I interned at the United Nations Foundation the year before last, and I got a great internship with Changing The Present this past summer. I loved it! It was a great chance to make an impact, assume a tremendous amount of responsibility, and learn so much. It was also a lot of fun working with wonderful people from around the world. Now, I am continuing with them as a Community Engagement Intern, helping raise awareness at my college.

Dean’s List every semester ・ Sorority Member of the Year ・ Environmental Research Grant

Founding two college clubs and representing my dorm in Student Senate have helped me develop my leadership skills.

My role models and heroes are Nelson Mandela, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Jane Goodall. Nelson Mandela's unwavering commitment to justice and equality during South Africa’s apartheid era inspires me. His resilience, forgiveness, and tireless efforts for reconciliation continue to shape a better world. Thich Nhat Hanh was a Zen master, peace activist, and prolific writer. His teachings on mindfulness and compassion resonate deeply with me. His emphasis on inner peace as a foundation for global harmony is profoundly impactful. As a primatologist and environmentalist, Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking research on chimpanzees transformed our understanding of animal behavior. Her advocacy for conservation and sustainable living motivates me to protect our planet for future generations.

I work two part-time jobs to pay my school expenses and help support my younger siblings. Nothing is going to stop me!

Research ・ Data analytics (I love Python) ・ Academic writing ・ How to care for a baby elephant

Leadership ・ Communications ・ Design Thinking

I love learning new languages! I’m fluent in French and can get around in Spanish. I just started learning Italian as well, grazie per aver letto la mia pagina!

New York City, Boston, Boulder

Yosemite, Cozumel, Aspen, Paris, Alaska

I share my life with a rescue dog and cat, Taco and Tofu. They’ve taught me the importance of responsibility, empathy, and unconditional love. Balancing their needs with my rigorous academic schedule has honed my time management skills. I’ve also volunteered at our local animal shelter, using my Spanish skills to help expand their outreach to underserved communities. This experience has deepened my commitment to service and broadened my understanding of effective communication. My pets have enriched my life immeasurably, and they continually inspire me to strive for a future where I can make a difference.

I am an avid reader, an aspiring writer, and a passionate photographer. I am also teaching myself how to play the guitar.

I am very involved in my extended family, my tight circle of wonderful friends, and the great women on my sport teams.

Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson

Music and movies. I go hear live music all the time (my favorite band is 5 Seconds of Summer), and Netflix is my guilty pleasure (my favorite movie is The Hangover).

I have been playing guitar and keyboards since I was in sixth grade. Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page are my heroes! My pals and I have a band, and we get a gig at least a couple times a month. Of course, I also like listening to music, whether live or on Spotify.

Gaming has been more than just a pastime for me; it’s a dynamic arena where strategy, teamwork, and creativity converge. Whether leading a raiding party in an MMORPG or analyzing game mechanics in a competitive shooter, I’ve honed skills that transcend the screen. My strategic thinking, adaptability, and ability to collaborate with diverse players mirror the qualities I bring to academic pursuits and leadership roles. Aspiring to design games that inspire others, I’ve even dabbled in coding my own indie projects. Gaming isn’t just entertainment—it’s a canvas for growth and innovation.

This American Life

“The future will either be green or not at all.” — Bob Brown

I am the first of seven children, and that position has taught me how to assume responsibility and help others.

Our generation is dedicated to making the world more just and sustainable, and I am inspired by the words and actions of so many good people. I am dedicated to doing my part, and maybe I can encourage others to do the same.

Environment ・ Climate Change ・ Animal Welfare

Africa ・ Central America ・ South Asia ・ Ireland ・ United States

CA: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ・ DC: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ・ NH: Boston-Cambridge-Newton ・ NY: New York-Newark-Jersey City

African American ・ Latino ・ Native Americans

Buddhism ・ Catholic ・ Native American Religions

The Sierra Club ・ ASPCA ・ World Wildlife Fund ・ 350.org ・ Save the Elephants

I make an effort to live sustainably because every person’s choices make a difference in the fight against climate change. I am vegan, recycle, avoid single-use plastic, and bike whenever I can.

I volunteer weekly at the local garden to provide sustainable food to families in need. I also plant trees and remove invasive species bi-weekly for theWildlife Conservation Club. Each summer, I go abroad to work on wildlife conservation. We protect elephants and rhinos, and we care for those that cannot return to their native habitats. I am also a Community Engagement Intern for the Environment with Changing The Present.

Most of my charitable fundraising has been through my sorority, and last year we raised twelve thousand dollars for Sierra Club. I was also proud to raise four hundred dollars for Children’s National Hospital through Thon, our college danceathon.

I love the idea of people making meaningful donations instead of buying unneeded presents; it is a much more rewarding way for all of us to show our love. Here is my charitable wish list for a better world.

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