I'm Samuel, a 4th-year Materials Science and Engineering major. My interest in sustainability stems from my yearning to help my community, especially those living under the poverty line, and create a space where they don't have to suffer through uncertainty about climate change. A fun fact about myself is that I enjoy watching random movies and going on hikes.

I'm a first-year MPP student in the School of Public Policy interested in sustainability and environmental solutions. I think sustainability affects all facets of our society and is vital to understanding. I am excited to learn about the operational and academic progress in sustainability at UCR. A fun fact about me is that I document native bees in my garden.

Hello! I'm Kenna and I'm a Zero Waste Fellow with California Climate Action Corps and The Office of Sustainability here at UCR. One fun fact about me is that I love doing my own nails and press-ons. I believe sustainability is a beautiful way to imagine a world in which we can safely and healthily live while protecting our local environments and ecosystems that we desperately need. It's more than just recycling or buying reusable water bottles, its about a better present and future.

Hi, y'all!  I am currently a fourth-year majoring in Environmental Science major with a minor in Business Marketing. As a Pakistani-American, I enjoy reconnecting with my roots through music, food, and various cultural activities. In order to work towards a sustainable future, I think it is crucial to implement sustainable practices through an intersectional focus in order to truly impact people not only locally but also globally. I am excited to be a part of the Office of Sustainability and learn the various ways in which I can have a direct impact on communities. When I am not binge-watching reality TV, I enjoy traveling, painting, and spending time with my friends and family! 

I am a third-year student who recently transferred to UCR this quarter! My major is Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. I am interested in sustainability because I think its extremely important that students are well-educated in what sustainability is, how to be sustainable, and what can I do to help our planet! A fun fact about me is that I am obsessed with vintage cameras and refurbishing them! While I do not consider myself to be a photographer, I am someone who believes it is important to capture every single moment in our lives, good or bad!

I graduated from UCR in 2023 with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering (Concentration in Water Pollution Control). My family gardened and tended to animals (tortoises, rabbits, dogs) when I was growing up so I've always had an appreciation for the environment. I want to work in the water sector, and I'm very interested in treating wastewater. I enjoy roller skating, reading, visiting UCR's Botanic Gardens, collecting rocks & shells, and dancing.

Contact Megan: sustainabilitystudent53@o365ucr.onmicrosoft.com

I am a first-generation student raised in Guatemala perusing my dream of bicombing a pathologist. I love food, animals and I am passionate about supporting my community, and make a difference for our next generation. I look forward to volunteering in the Office of Sustainability and learn how to incorporate the application of sustainability to make a positive environmental and social impact. Fun fact about I love eating chocolate even though I am allergic to it.

Contact Donna: sustainabilitystudent43@o365ucr.onmicrosoft.com

Hi there! I'm Sydney, and I'm a recent grad from UCR (Class of 2023!) with a B.S. in Sustainability Studies. I work under the Green Labs program here at the office, which implements a certification process to reduce energy and waste at research labs on campus without disrupting research objectives. I'm interested in sustainability, because I'm passionate about working towards the idea of a circular system that maintains balance within our society, whether that's ecological, environmental, etc. I came into college as an Entomology major, but (long story short) switched over to Sustainability in my Junior year. A lot of my undergrad years were spent in Entomology labs, specifically Urban Entm, and after graduating college, I wanted to stay in Riverside and find work in either the sustainability or natural science field. Through my background in research and passion for outreaching to the UCR community, my goal is to find a way to merge my two interests together via Green Labs. Some fun facts about me are that I'm a part of of Acts2Fellowship, a Christian club that gathers on campus, (feel free to say hi!) and my older sister and I are 3rd degrees in Tae Kwon Do.

Contact Sydney: sustainabilitystudent1@o365ucr.onmicrosoft.com

Hello I am Angel Canales. I graduated from UCR with a B.A in Business Economics. I am interested in sustainability in large part due to where I was raised. I grew up in Wilmington, CA. The town is a prime example of the externalities that occur from poor environmental conditions. I'm very interested in the intersection between income inequality and access to a healthy environment. As for a fun fact, I am a large fan of Star Trek.

I’m a California Climate Action Corps (CCAC) Fellow involved with the Inland Southern California Climate Collaborative (ISC3) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). Growing up, my hero was Steve Irwin, so I have always felt strongly about informing people on how to be more conscientious and caring towards the world we live in. I graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree from Willamette University and double majored in environmental science and religious studies. When I first declared my majors, I was asked how I came to pair them together. We, as humans, have the capacity to break through cultural barriers. We can understand and gain respect for one another no matter what differences we may possess be it race, ethnicity, mother language, religion, or any other such distinctions. I believe it’s imperative to take an interdisciplinary approach when addressing environmental problems that communities are facing. I want to aid in educating the public about sustainable practices and how they can lead resilient lives. A fun fact about me is I was in a Chinese Lion Dancing club for 6 years and learned how to play all the instruments for our performances. My favorite instrument was the gong!

I'm 25, and a recent graduate from California State University Chico where I received my bachelor's in political science and legal studies. I'm from Riverside and am interested in Sustainability because I want to start seeing the change in my community and felt it starts with myself before anything, so I felt this was a great way to get involved. Fun fact for myself might be that I really love sports and competing and have played three sports consistently most of life like Basketball, Football, and Track.

Contact Ricky: sustainabilitystudent2@o365ucr.onmicrosoft.com

Hello! I am Diego Mora I am a California Climate Action Corp Fellow hosted at UCR's Office of Sustainability. I work with the Residential Life department in climate education, to bring exciting and engaging climate-focused events for students and community members to engage in. A little about myself is that I graduated from the University of Redlands with a B.A in Environmental Studies and I have a passion for making music! I am in a band and have been involved in my local scene since High School. I typically play at local venues in the Inland Empire Region and work with other musicians to host shows. I am most looking forward to meeting/working with everyone this coming year!

Contact Diego: sustainabilitystudent16@o365ucr.onmicrosoft.com