Student Staff Bios

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Our team of 60+ peer educators comes from diverse academic backgrounds, from economics and engineering to Government & Law, with interests ranging from natural disasters to plastic waste and food security. Scroll down to get to know the team!

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Metrics and Reporting

Yumna Hussain '25 (she/her)

Yumna is a senior Mathematics and Economics major with a data science minor. Yumna is the Co-President of Refugee Action, a senior interviewer, a writing associate, and a member of Grossman House and the International Students Association. Yumna is passionate about using her research skills to ensure that we are able to work towards a more sustainable future here at Lafayette!

Metrics and Reporting

Jasmine Williams '26 (she/her)

Jasmine is a junior computer science and Spanish major. On campus, Jasmine participates in NIA and the Prestigious Pardettes. This year, she is looking forward to helping Lafayette track their Scope 3 emissions and contribute to the race to net carbon neutrality.

Outreach & Engagement

Analise Draghi '25 (she/her)

Analise is a senior environmental studies and Chinese double major. She is also an Eco Rep and president of the Lafayette Christian Community. Analise is excited to continue her work on the Sustainable Office Program and hopes to encourage more offices and departments to join the program!

Outreach & Engagement

Alex Granville '25 (she/they)

Alex is a senior environmental studies major and studio art minor. Alex is an Ambassador of Lafayette (AOL), co-president of Lavender Lane, and is involved in oSTEM, Art's Society and Marquis Players. Alex is passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) and is excited to work toward creating a more sustainable future.

Outreach & Engagement

Jenifer Katim '25 (she/her)

Jenifer Katim is a senior math and economics major. On campus, Jenifer is involved with the International Student Association. She is passionate about waste management and renewable energy.

Outreach & Engagement

Paige Lavelanet '25 (she/her)

Paige is a senior majoring in environmental studies and international affairs. This fall, Paige is also working as an Eco-Representative, a Student Fellow for CITLS, and a server at Aman's in downtown Easton. Within the realm of sustainability, she is most passionate about water scarcity. As an essential resource to all life on Earth, Paige believes the global community needs to think more carefully about how to use water and minimize its waste before we create a dire situation. This year, Paige most looks forward to designing her sustainability-focused monthly events as an Eco-Rep because she believes the best place to spread eco-friendly change is in your local community.

Outreach & Engagement

Claribella Perez '26 (she/her)

Claribella is a junior international affairs major. One of the many reasons she joined the sustainability team was to learn more about the different sustainable actions she can take as an individual and teach to others as a whole. Her deep-seated passion for advocacy is a driving force in her work with the Outreach & Engagement team.

Outreach & Engagement

Makenna McCall '27 (she/her)

Makenna is a sophomore studying international affairs with a concentration in global environmental studies. This fall, she is also a Writing Associate in the College Writing Program, a news editor for The Lafayette, co-VP of Events for The Women's Network, and a member of the fencing team. Makenna is passionate about making sustainability accessible, and is excited to work on programs that engage the campus community.

Communications

Caroline Colavita '26 (she/her)

Caroline is a junior integrative engineering major with a concentration in environment and energy. She's as involved in the Lafayette Extended Orientation (LEO) Program, Panhellenic Community, and Engineering Peer Mentor program. Caroline is passionate about spreading and highlighting Lafayette’s sustainability practices and progress with the campus’s climate action plan.

Communications

Mauricio Hernandez '27 (he/him)

Mauricio is a sophomore studying economics. On campus, he is involved in Refugees Action, Laf Quill Co., DiscipleMakers, and Lafayette Extended Orientation (LEO). He is most passionate about being able to improve the environment around him using communications methods such as media and marketing. He hopes to also be able to inform new and past students with knowledge on how to recycle correctly, as well as learn the current and historical aspects of waste and pollution, and be able to change the minds of those that aren't so eco-friendly.

Communications

Elisabeth Seidel '26 (she/her)

Elisabeth is a junior studying Anthropology & Sociology. Outside of the Office of Sustainability, she is the managing editor of The Lafayette newspaper and a digitization assistant in the library. Elisabeth enjoys translating complicated, lingo-riddled initiatives into easy-to-understand language and is excited to engage with the Lafayette community.

Communications

Hazel Yang '27 (she/her)

Hazel is a sophomore neuroscience major in communications. In the future, she hopes to get involved with the Lafayette Neuroscience Club and the Lafayette Association of Visual Arts. Hazel is also obsessed with sustainable fashion and horticulture and hopes to push new green initiatives on campus.

Eco Rep Coordinator

Lily Dell '25 (she/her)

Lily Dell is a senior environmental studies major. She is also an active member of Alpha Phi, loves to volunteer at LaFarm, and plays on the club soccer team. She is passionate about environmental justice and will continue my mission for equity and positive change in law school.

Eco Rep Coordinator

Lili Gerstenschlager '26 (she/her)

Lili is a junior from Chadds Ford, PA and is majoring in environmental studies with a minor in geology. At Lafayette, Lili is a member of the Lafayette Crew team, the Dog House, and Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She is so thrilled to be a part of the Eco-Reps coordinator team to encourage sustainable efforts campus wide!

Eco Rep Coordinator

Ashleigh Lustgarten '26 (she/her)

Ashleigh is a junior environmental studies and Spanish double-major with an Anthropology & Sociology minor. Her passion for sustainability began with her love for the outdoors, and she hopes to pursue a career in environmental protection.

Eco Rep Coordinator

Tony Tomlijanovich '26 (he/him)

Tony is a junior history major and joined the Eco Rep team to involve himself with both sustainability and the environmental studies department. He is extremely excited and grateful to join the other interns in actively building towards a better and more sustainable future here at Lafayette.

Compost

Rediate Amdework Kologek '27

Rediate is a sophomore international affairs major and a Spanish minor. She is passionate about finding solutions that can improve communities worldwide. Rediate is also a fellow at the Dyer Center and is working to establish a nonprofit focused on bringing sustainable solutions to my village. She hopes her involvement in sustainability on campus will help her learn how to create impactful, environmentally friendly practices, both here at Lafayette and in her community in Ethiopia.

Compost

Lexi Angelo '28 (she/her)

Lexi is a freshman neuroscience major. Lexi is also a part of the Lafayette Crew Team and is looking forward to joining more clubs this year. She is excited to work with new people and give back to the planet.

Campus Leaders

Eco Reps Leadership Program

Our team of 24 peer-to-peer educators in residence halls. Eco Reps educate their residence halls and houses about sustainable living and ensure operational efficiency across campus.

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LaFarm

LaFarm Crew, Apprentice & Fellows

LaFarm employs 15 student workers who help run the farm, weekly farm stand and local markets.

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Office of Sustainability

Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center Room 203
746 High Street
Easton PA, 18042
sustainability@lafayette.edu

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