ELP Year: 2016
Major: Biology
Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education
Poster: 2016 St. Johns River Experience
My work as a project leader planning the spring class provided invaluable experience. I have gained experience in public speaking, marketing, budgeting, prioritizing tasks, verbal and virtual communication, interviewing, and geographic information systems (GIS). These skills will be extremely useful as I work toward my goals.
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Civil Engineering
Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education
Poster: Garbage on the Green: an Annual Waste Audit
I had the opportunity to start working at the ECenter in August 2014, before the ELP existed. During my two-year tenure, I saw the growth of the Center and the ELP parallel my own growth as a student, employee, and person.
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Public Health
Community Partner: Groundwork Jacksonville
Poster: TreeRx-Prescribing Urban Trees for Community Health
The ECenter and ELP have given me the best opportunities for real world application of my major. My resume is very professional with the experiences gained from working there. As the ELP grows, the future generations will do amazing things and I will be proud to have been a part of the program. Other partners include: North Florida Land Trust, Greenscape
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Biology
Working with the Environmental Center and the Environmental Leadership Program was an overall positive experience. Through these opportunities, I was able to improve on certain skills like emotional intelligence and my potential as a leader. They allowed me to go further with my research than I would have been able to on my own.
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Public Health
Community Partner: Groundwork Jacksonville
Poster: TreeRx-Prescribing Urban Trees for Community Health
The Environmental Center has given me a tremendous amount of experience, particularly in public speaking, project management and team work. I have learned so much about the professional world as well as the environmental world. I have gained and built relationships with many of my coworkers and community members. Other partners include: Greenscape, North Florida Land Trust
ELP Year: 2016
Major: International Relations
Poster: LiveSMART, Campus Sustainability, Public Policy
My ELP experience has been an overall rewarding experience. Having the opportunity to work with the USGBC linked me to an organization I hope to stay involved throughout my career. The opportunity to network with community leaders have been great resources as I enter into the Jacksonville job market.
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Biology
Community Partner: Jacksonville Zoo and Garden
Poster: Citizen Science
I valued my time spent working at the Environmental Center and being part of the ELP. The skills learned while developing the citizen science program were invaluable. The EL Program is an invaluable asset to UNF, and I look forward to seeing it grow into something even more wonderful than it already is.
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Anthropology
Community Partner: Groundwork Jacksonville
Poster: TreeRx-Prescribing Urban Trees for Community Health
The Environmental Center has given me numerous positive experiences as a project leader in the Environmental Leadership Program. I have gained real-world experience in professional environments, networking with the community’s business professionals, and public speaking. The experience gained will be a great asset as I enter the work force. Other partners include: North Florida Land Trust, Greenscape
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Biology
Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education
Poster: Sawmill Slough Preserve
As project leader, I was able to pursue my interests in the UNF Sawmill Slough Preserve. My project included doing ecological research and maintaining the Preserve’s natural habitats. The Environmental Leadership Program has made a lasting impact on me and has given me a great experience working as a leader.
ELP Year: 2019
Major: Biology
Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education
Poster: UNF’s Outdoor Ambassador: Connecting Ospreys with the Outdoors
Molly O’Brien’s passion for educating students about the native flora and fauna was the basis for her outreach project. She partnered with Project Leader Kyle Kenney to host events such as the botanical illustration workshop. O’Brien also created and led an education outing at the ELP fall retreat, “Birding 101.” This outing taught the basics of beginning birdwatching through illustration, sounds and visuals. Each project leader selected a bird, learned about its characteristics and its sounds. O’Brien then led an early morning hike and each project leader was able to identify their bird, either visually or by its sound.
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Anthropology
Poster: Exploring Jacksonville’s City, State and National Parks
The ELP gave me many opportunities to network with park managers to understand the different management skills needed to manage these parks. The ELP goes much deeper than one would expect from an internship, and I am certain my experiences will significantly impact on my career as a park ranger.
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Political Science: International Relations & Comparative Politics
Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education
Poster: Exploring Northeast Florida’s Special Places
The ELP has helped me grow, mature, and excel as a rising environmental leader. I also better understand the complexities behind environmental work by working with the people who are dedicated to being stewards. The ELP is an exceptional program that has significantly impacted my life and future career.
ELP Year: 2016
Major: Anthropology
Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education
Poster: The Lower St. Johns River Report
Participating in the ELP has been a wonderful and positive experience. I am very grateful to have been selected for this program. This new venture as a project leader is giving me the opportunity to focus on the St. Johns River, which is one of the most important features of Jacksonville.
