Undergraduate degree: Calvin College, Biology major/International Development minor, 2008

Age: 27

Prior to SNRE: The two years before coming to SNRE I worked with the Creation Care Study Program, a college study-abroad program, as the Ethical Food Coordinator. Prior to that I served with AmeriCorps Cape Cod and worked with the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

Why Environmental Justice?: I have a strong desire to better understand the connections between social justice and environmental issues.

The best part of SNRE so far: I definitely appreciate the sense of community at SNRE. It is encouraging to be learning and working alongside so many others (professors and students) that greatly desire to see and be the change that will make our world a healthier, more just place.

“SNREdiest” thing she’s done: A couple of my roommates and I have a winter grain share as a way to support nearby growers and get fresher food during these wintry Michigan months. We've been trying out our bread-making skills (with mixed success), including grinding all sorts of grains into flour.

After graduation: I hope to work alongside others that are passionate about carrying out social justice in the environmental realm.