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Melanie Duenas

Hey guys! I’m Melanie, and I’m a rising senior at Maryland studying Finance and Operations Management & Business Analytics. I grew up here but went to boarding school in New Hampshire. Over the past three years, I’ve been a coxswain on the Men’s Rowing team and have explored the business and sustainability sides of fashion. In my free time, I like to bake unhealthy snacks, practice yoga, and wonder whether I should learn to sail.

Carrie Kim

Hey there! My name is Carrie and I am a rising junior at Cornell studying English literature. Moving to rural Massachusetts for high school after spending the majority of my life in Seoul really changed my view of nature from that of a static placeholder to a growing and changing force of life. Shortly thereafter, my interest in sustainability grew as I became more informed of the fundamental intersections between social and environmental justice. In my free time, I love practicing yoga, reading strange novels, thrifting, and dancing in my room.

Elisa Zhang

Hi all! My name is Elisa (friends call my Elsa) and I’m graduating from Cornell University with a degree in Asian Studies/Pre-med Studies in Dec 2020. I hail from the beautifully chaotic city of New York. Having lived in NYC my whole life, I naturally thrive in environments of constant change and movement. I love to go on spontaneous trips and one of my dreams is to eat my way across the world while meeting different and interesting people along the way. In my everyday life, I enjoy playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, and thrifting.

Eva Milstein-Touesnard

Heyo it’s Eva :) I’m a rising junior at Cornell majoring in Government and double-minoring in Environmental Science and Sustainability (ESS), and Social Inequality. I’m from Ithaca too! I’m on some dance teams at Cornell which is a blast. I also love skiing, windsurfing, and camping. When I’m not working on Voiz I am working on climate justice activism by advocating for equitable climate protection policies.

Ingrid Comella

Hi! I’m Ingrid and I’m a rising sophomore at Cornell University studying Environment & Sustainability. I was born and mostly raised in Ithaca, NY where I also go to school. I love being outside and anything creative, like cooking, sewing, and photography. I’m so thrilled to have the opportunity to learn from and with my fellow Voiz interns this summer!

Molly Conlin

Hello! I’m Molly and I live in Philadelphia, PA. I studied environmental science and studio art at Connecticut College and received my Master's in Public Administration from Cornell University. I then earned my certificate in Social Innovation Design from the University of Pennsylvania. Between degrees, I served with Americorps for one year and then with the Peace Corps in Togo for two years in the environment and food security sector. I love to paint and listen to indie rock girl bands with my 17 year old cat, Amelie.

Ayesha Sheikh

Hi y’all! I’m Ayesha and I’m studying Biology and Environmental Science at UCLA. I love animals, baking, and spending time with my family and friends. When I’m not in the kitchen, you can find me doing arts and crafts, hiking, or watching Iron Chef America.

Cella DePrima

Hello, my name is Francesca (but I go by my nickname Cella) and I am a rising senior at UCLA majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Environmental Engineering. I was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, which gave me an early appreciation for nature. I also love art, dance, reading, and anything outdoors!

Cheryl Ma

Hello! I'm Cheryl and I'm a rising 3rd year at UCLA majoring in Economics with minors in Environmental Systems and Society and Public Affairs. Something I really love about what I'm learning is that it really encompasses the "three E's of sustainability" which are environment, equity, and economy. Not only am I an environmental activist, but I am also passionate about cooking, so if you have any fun recipes (vegetarian ones preferably), be sure to let me know!

Connor Bercik

Hey everyone, I’m Connor and I just finished my degree from UCLA in Environmental Science. I grew up in CT and have always been fascinated and passionate about sustainability. I played on the UCLA Rugby team all 4 years and even made it on ESPN a few times for the national championship tournaments. In my free time I enjoy venturing outside for exercise and accumulating new music every week. I’m super excited to be apart of this experience with you all!

Isabel Armitage

Hi, my name is Isabel and I am a rising senior at UCLA. I am studying Cognitive Science and International Development Studies with a Specialization in Computing, and I have been interested in sustainability and environmental justice for as long as I can remember. I was born in Colorado but spent most of my life living in Bangkok, Thailand, and love art, music, film, dance, and anything outdoors!

Kristen Soares

Hi, I’m Kristen! I am entering my senior year at UCLA studying Environmental Science and Public Affairs, with special interests in environmental justice and corporate sustainability. I grew up in New Jersey, but I recently moved to Portland, Oregon, where I love to hike the beautiful forests of the Pacific Northwest. When I’m not enjoying myself outside, you can find me singing with my a cappella group, painting with acrylics, or watching documentaries.

Kristian Sabatino

Hi everyone! My name is Kristian Sabatino and I am a rising senior at UCLA studying Geography/Environmental Studies and minoring in Geospatial Information Systems & Technology (GIS&T) and Entrepreneurship. I was born in Portland Oregon, but have lived in Norway and Orange County the second half of my life. In my free time I enjoy surfing, hiking and photography. Can’t wait to get to know all of you!

Juan Martinez

Hi, my name is Juan Pablo Martinez and I am a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, but now I’m based out of Washington, D.C. I graduated with degrees in economics and sports administration. Although I’m originally from Bogota, I have lived in Buenos Aires and Curitiba as well. In my free time, I enjoy watching and playing sports, watching movies, and playing video games with friends.

Cooper Limon

Hello! My name is Cooper Limon and I’m currently a rising sophomore at UC Berkeley. I am majoring in environmental studies with a focus on justice and sustainability and am double minoring in food systems and conservation and resource studies. I was born in San Luis Obispo, CA and spend a lot of time outside hiking, biking, and going to the beach. I am on the Cross Country and Track team at Cal and love to hangout with friends or watch Game of Thrones with my buddies in my free time.

Deepa Kaur Bajwa

Hi, I’m Deepa! I am a rising senior at UC Berkeley studying Molecular and Environmental Biology. I am originally from Seattle, so I enjoy spending time in nature. I also love listening to reggaetton and cooking up vegetarian food. I’m super excited to get to know and work with all of the incredible people on the team!

Candice Chung

Hey! I’m Candice, I’m from Riverside, and I’m currently an undergrad studying Mechanical Engineering at UCSD. I am part of an organization called Engineers for a Sustainable World and I have worked on super cool sustainability-oriented projects. In my free time, I like listening to music especially EDM, hanging out with my friends (but Facetiming because of social distancing), and playing tennis.

Kelly Tobar

Hey y’all, I’m Kelly, and I am a rising junior at UC San Diego studying Environmental Systems: Environmental Chemistry. I was born and raised in Orange County, CA. Growing in Southern California, I have been instilled with an appreciation of the outdoors from a young age. When not in class, you can often find me listening to music, baking, or practicing my Chinese.

Vanessa Le

Hi everyone, my name is Vanessa. I am a rising senior at UC San Diego majoring in International Affairs with a double minors in Environmental Studies and Music. Growing up in Vietnam, I represent my country proudly in my social and environmental justice work here in the U.S. Besides my interests in politics, I also love listening and making music so you can trust me with song recommendations!

Elly Yang

Hi, my name is Elly. I was born & raised in Shanghai. I just graduated from USC where I studied Environmental Science, and I’m going to be a master student of analytics at UChicago. Besides environmental and analytical stuff, I love cycling, scientific diving & piano.

Ann Maria Joseph

My name is Ann Maria Joseph. You could call me Ann 😊. I am from India and I moved to Chicago to pursue my master’s in Sustainability Management from Illinois Tech. I have a background in Civil Engineering and was always inclined towards nature and environment. I am excited to join Voiz and contribute to the amazing work that the team is doing. Fun fact – I love learning new things (nope, I am not a nerd). Right now, I am learning negative painting techniques and SQL.

Anita Kelava

Hi, my name is Anita. I was born and raised in the paradise called Croatia (Game of Thrones' King's Landing). I am a recent graduate of Georgetown and the captain of the Women's Basketball team. Besides sport I am in love with fashion, design, and art in general.

Teak Emanuel Hodge

Hey, my name is Teak! I’m a rising senior at Georgetown University studying Culture & Politics with a focus on Critical Human Right and Humanism. Born and raised in San Diego, California, I love the beach, fashion, and poetry. If you’re ever wondering where I am, I’m probably at the park reading a book with a peanut butter and banana sandwich in hand.

Alyssa Young

Hi! I’m Alyssa and I go by she/they pronouns. I was born and raised in San Francisco. Now, I am study Communication at UC Santa Barbara (Class of 2022). My main endeavor has been my involvement with the Zero Waste Committee on campus. I believe that a sustainable future is one of the most important things in our time and am very excited to be part of Voiz! Aside from the environment and outdoors, I also appreciate music, yoga, and exploring new things. I love love love people and want to help however I can. Fun fact: Love is literally my middle name.

Chloe Cho

Hi, I’m Chloe and I live in Los Angeles, CA. I studied at UC Santa Barbara where I earned my Bachelor’s in Economics and I’m currently finishing up my Master’s in Business Administration at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. In my free time, I like to do creative projects in art, design, and fashion.

Annie Chen

Hi, my name is Annie! I am a junior at the University of Southern California studying Environmental Engineering. I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Colorado. You can find me playing tennis, watching movies, and going to concerts in my spare time.