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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies
2012-2016
Retrievers for Animal Welfare and Sustainability
- Offered information to students on howto pursue cruelty-free lifestyles and vegetarian or vegan diets
- Connected a community of individuals passionate about promoting animal welfare
- Encouraged grassroots activist efforts to eliminate animal cruelty in its many forms: factory farming, slaughter
for apparel, and medical, household product,and cosmetic testing
Eco Leadership Facilitators (ELFs)
- Educated University undergraduates about the various meteorological, climatic, ecological, and oceanic issues
facing today’s Earth, and how many of these issues have anthropogenic causes
- Inspired members to use local opinions,public data, interpersonal skills, and networking to build strong
platforms on which campaigns aimed at institutions or unethical legislation could be built
Environmental Task Force
- Empowered UMBC students to prompt environmental changes in the Baltimore area by interacting with the
local government, petitioning, and making their voices heard on proposed regulations
- Encouraged campaigners to seek assistance from national organizations with similar goals
Students for Environmental Awareness
- Created a social environment full of opportunities for the University community to connect through
environmental appreciation, protection, and cleanup
Geography and Environmental Systems Council of Majors
- Connected with other students and faculty within the Department of Geography and Environmental Systems
- Established a social network with other Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors
Running Club
- Maintained a community of runners with a variety of experience levels and distance preferences
- Attended weekly practices and monthly meets to compete with runners outside of the University
- Hosted social gatherings to help connect members and fostera team mentality

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County

  • 1. University of Maryland, Baltimore County Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies 2012-2016 Retrievers for Animal Welfare and Sustainability - Offered information to students on howto pursue cruelty-free lifestyles and vegetarian or vegan diets - Connected a community of individuals passionate about promoting animal welfare - Encouraged grassroots activist efforts to eliminate animal cruelty in its many forms: factory farming, slaughter for apparel, and medical, household product,and cosmetic testing Eco Leadership Facilitators (ELFs) - Educated University undergraduates about the various meteorological, climatic, ecological, and oceanic issues facing today’s Earth, and how many of these issues have anthropogenic causes - Inspired members to use local opinions,public data, interpersonal skills, and networking to build strong platforms on which campaigns aimed at institutions or unethical legislation could be built Environmental Task Force - Empowered UMBC students to prompt environmental changes in the Baltimore area by interacting with the local government, petitioning, and making their voices heard on proposed regulations - Encouraged campaigners to seek assistance from national organizations with similar goals Students for Environmental Awareness - Created a social environment full of opportunities for the University community to connect through environmental appreciation, protection, and cleanup Geography and Environmental Systems Council of Majors - Connected with other students and faculty within the Department of Geography and Environmental Systems - Established a social network with other Environmental Science and Environmental Studies majors Running Club - Maintained a community of runners with a variety of experience levels and distance preferences - Attended weekly practices and monthly meets to compete with runners outside of the University - Hosted social gatherings to help connect members and fostera team mentality