ELP Year: 2021

Major: Nutrition and Dietetics

Community Partner: UNF Center for Nutrition and Food Security

Poster: Center for Nutrition and Food Security: Hunger Map

Food has always been my passion and I have used cooking as a way to express my creative side. This past year I become involved with Food Fighters at UNF and was able to see the positive impact the program has had in food insecure areas and home bound seniors around Jacksonville. Food Fighters ignited my passion for community work, and I am excited to be a part of the ECLP to learn more about the environmentally conscious programs in Jacksonville. I hope to apply the skills I will learn in the ECLP to serve my community through community health and dietetics.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Bachelor of Science in Health with a concentration in public health

Community Partner: UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Poster: Spot The Invaders!

My senior year of college is about finishing strong and making lasting connections. I am excited to work with the Environmental Leadership Program because I have always loved spending time outdoors, camping, backpacking, and enjoying mountaintop views. I have been developing my skills and experience as a future health professional and lifelong learner, and I am beginning to understand the vast amount of ways I can make an impact regarding conservation. I am excited to get involved with my community to protect and advocate for our environment.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Civil Engineering

Community Partner: North Florida Land Trust

Poster: Rideout Point Nature Preserve & Observation Tower

Growing up in Florida and having access to the water has instilled in me a passion for the environment and marine ecosystem. I have been able to experience the state’s beauty, and desire to protect it for future generations to enjoy. I am pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering and a certificate for specialization in Coastal Engineering. My hobbies have taught me skills relating to construction, electrical, boating, and most recently I have been involved with classic cars, with my personal project being a custom built 1964 Ford F100 pickup truck. I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge both in classes and working on projects, and I hope to one day put my abilities to use relating to environmental conservation and design.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Biology

Community Partner: St. Johns Riverkeeper

Poster: St. Johns Riverkeeper: Litter Capture

I’m currently a sophomore at UNF. I am originally from sunny South Florida by the Everglades. The main focus on my ELP project is more awareness for pollution. Since I can remember, I’ve always volunteered for things that deal with the environment; for example, I love doing beach clean-ups and park clean-ups. I also love to paint to express my creative side.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Public Health

Community Partner: Groundwork Jacksonville

Poster: S-Line Rail Link Biodiversity Corridor Field Guide

I am a Jacksonville native in my junior year at the University of North Florida. I am a consultant, editor, and illustrator with experience working directly with clients from New York to London. My passions include learning about and engaging in sustainability and restoration. I want to participate in the Environmental Leadership Program because it aligns with my most important goals and values. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of a program that will help me to grow and fulfill my potential as an environmental leader.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Biomedical Sciences

Community Partner: UNF Center for Nutrition and Food Security

Poster: Hunger Map: UNF Center for Nutrition and Food Security

I am a Junior here at UNF, and I plan to go onto medical school and become a hospitalist after I graduate with my B.S in Biology. I hope that through the Environmental Leadership Program, I can continue learning about what is going on in our world, and what I can do to help with problems like global warming/climate change and pollution. I would also love to learn ways in which I can be a leader and set an example for those around me with a sustainable lifestyle. Besides the environment, I am also passionate about writing, creating, and spreading kindness.

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: 2021

Major: Biology (ecology and evolutionary biology)

Community Partner: Jacksonville Zoo and Garden

Poster: Bringing Awareness to Plant Conservation at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

I was introduced to the Environmental Center Leadership Program through the hick’s honors college in my freshman year. In honors, I took a class called self and society which encouraged us to tackle an environmental issue and come up with a solution. I, along with my group, decided to focus on composting at UNF to address climate change. I wanted to progress this idea, so I applied for the ECLP. The ECLP will help me to develop leadership skills and assist me in the future as a researcher. An interesting fact about me is that I’m bilingual. My mom is from Moscow, so I know how to speak Russian.

ELP Year: 2017

Major: Civil Engineering

Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education

Poster: JAX Green Shores

The ELP has been invaluable in connecting me with mentors and community leaders in the environmental field. As a project leader, I also get to work with other passionate and driven students who care about making a positive impact on the world around them. Being part of this team truly inspires me and motivates me to shoot for the stars both in my intended career – sustainable structural engineering – and as a personal advocate of environmental conservation.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Coastal Environmental Science

Community Partner: Duval Soil and Water Conservation District

Poster: Regeneration Park: Developing Green Infrastructure and Creating a Safe Space for Environmental Stewardship

My name is April Thomas, and I am from Middleburg, FL just outside of Jacksonville. I wanted to participate in the Environmental Leadership Program to help work in the community on improving the natural areas remaining, and to incorporate more green and sustainable ways of living in our community. My interests range from marine ecosystems and coastal habitat restoration to organic agriculture practices. I am excited for the opportunity this program will give me so that I can give back to the local community.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Coastal and Marine Biology

Community Partner: South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction & Conservation

Poster: Sand Tigers and Shipwrecks

I fell in love with marine biology at a young age when I found my very first shark tooth. After taking an Environmental Science class in high school where I learned about the threats faced by the sea and its impact on the terrestrial environment, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a career.  Participation in the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) will allow me to develop the necessary leadership and advocacy skills to make a significant contribution to the field both academically and in my chosen profession.

ELP Year: 2018

Major: Coastal Biology

Community Partner: Timucuan Parks Foundation

Poster: Beyond the Trail: The Art of Science

Brandie focused on combining art with science to show that they are not mutually exclusive. Thirteen UNF students and 15 community members participated in five events, each in a different park, where they learned how to use both sides of their brain through creative writing, music, poetry and art while learning about the science and ecology of our parks. Services projects were also included and the participants logged 90 hours of community service, consisting of invasive species removal and removing litter from waterways. The events were held at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve; Huguenot Memorial Park; Ribault Club and McCoys Creek in the Emerald Necklace. The wrap-up event took place in UNF’s Sawmill Slough Preserve. Other partners include: National Park Service, Florida Park Service, Duval Audubon Society

ELP Year: 2018

Major: Coastal Biology

Community Partner: Sharks 4 Kids

Poster: Creating the Next Generation of Shark Advocates

Creating the next generation of shark advocates is Cailla’s passion. Her partnership with Sharks4Kids is enabling her to take her passion into the classroom to teach first through fifth graders the importance of sharks, remove the fear factors and teach them about conservation. She is also raising awareness with UNF students by holding “Shark Yoga & Beach Cleanup” events. Different yoga positions have been created to mimic sharks and as participants are performing the yoga movements, Cailla shares facts about sharks. Following the shark yoga, participants then do a beach clean-up. To date, she has educated over 150 students (elementary and college); collected 75 cigarette butts; 32 bottle caps; 18 straws; and 20 fishing nets. Other partners include: Conversation Research Education

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: 2018

Major: Coastal Biology

Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education

Poster: Bridging the Gap Between the Parks and the Classroom

Bridging the gap between the classroom and our local parks is the goal of Caleb’s project. Utilizing virtual reality (VR) 360 degree technology, 4^th graders in economically-disadvantaged schools will be “transported” to our parks and preserves. Jacksonville has 37 schools where the students are considered economically disadvantaged. Simply put, these students have few resources to access these parks. The videos will focus on Northeast Florida’s cultural history and environmental science which will create opportunities for teachers to use this technology as an educational tool. Assessments can be conducted to measure the impact VR has on the students’ knowledge and awareness. Also, immersing students in their parks will help foster a strong environmental ethic. Other partners include: National Park Service, Timucuan Parks Foundation

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Community Partner: My Green Doctor

Poster: Going Green one Film at a time: Producing an introductory video for My Green Doctor

My name is Cameron Tefft, and I am a first year student at UNF. Creativity has always been a primary motivation for me, whether it be playing Euphonium in the marching band, guitar, or making art, I can always be found making something. I recently exhibited an art show focused on our interaction with the environment, which is a major theme that I explore in most of my work. I became passionate about the environment after I took Environmental Systems and Societies in high school, and learned about the true value that the environment has and how little we do to protect it. I hope that I may continue to do work spreading awareness and making a positive change towards a more sustainable future with the ELP.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Community Partner:

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ELP Year: 2021

Major: Health and Exercise Science

Community Partner: Jacksonville Zoo and Garden

Poster: Fostering Environmental Stewardship and Education at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

I am a junior at the University of North Florida enrolled in the Health/Exercise Science bachelors’ program. I am a part of the Hicks Honors College and Brooks College of Health, as well as the Environmental Center Leadership program now. I intend to seek a career in Physical Therapy and hope to eventually specialize in sports medicine to work with athletes dominantly. Currently, I am a full-time student as well as a part-time employee at Publix, and have been for three years now. I love to travel, and am hoping to find a way to combine my love of travel with my love of sustainability projects.

ELP Year: 2017

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Community Partner: UNF Center for Nutrition and Food Security

Poster: Food Fighters: Student-Powered Hunger Relief

As an ELP project leader, I am grateful to have gained the necessary resources and ability to transform my ideas into a reality to create positive social and environmental change in the community and on campus. I’ve learned how to organize for justice in the professional arena, which has provided me with the experience and motivation needed to expand my influence into the environmental justice community beyond my time in college. I’m also thankful for the opportunity to work alongside other amazing organizers and to form alliances with community members and professionals within Jacksonville. Other partners include: United Way of Northeast Florida, Northeast Florida AIDS Network

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

Community Partner:

Poster: A Survey of Benthic Cyanobacteria in the Middle Basin of the St. Johns River and the Sawmill Slough Preserve

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: 2022

Major: Statistics

Community Partner: National Park Service

Poster: Conveying Historical Narratives using ArcGIS Storymaps: The Story of Jacksonville’s Spanish American Battery.

My name is Eleanor Ascheman and I am a junior at UNF. Since my father was in the military I do not have a hometown per se, but I am most recently coming from Greenville, SC. I am currently working towards a BA in statistics and a minor in leadership, and I am planning to graduate in spring of 2023. Before starting college I took a gap year and worked with FEMA as a planning specialist in California and Puerto Rico. Now in college, I am part of the Hicks Honors College and enjoy doing activities with the Institute of Environmental Research and Education. After college, I hope to work doing some sort of environmental resiliency to natural disasters, focusing on preemptive care to save having to take extreme response measures.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Political Science and International Studies

Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education

Poster: Community Cleanups and Plastic Reduction

I choose to participate in the Environmental Center Leadership Program (ECLP) to gain a better understanding of the different environmental issues our community is facing. My goal for this program is to gain professional and leadership skills and have a positive impact on my community.  In my free time I volunteer, spend time outdoors and enjoy traveling to new places.

ELP Year: 2017

Major: Ecology and Evolution Biology

Community Partner:

Poster: UNF’s Outdoor Ambassador: Connecting Ospreys with the Outdoors

Participating in the ELP provided me with the tools necessary to network and professionally market and develop as a budding environmental leader. My experience as an engaged project leader also gave me the necessary edge to compete and obtain nationwide internships and grants.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Bachelors of Science in communication with a focus in public relations and a Bachelor of Arts in interdisciplinary studies with a focus on environmental studies

Community Partner: Beaches Go Green

Poster: Beaches Go Green & UNF Helps Jax Stay Green

I am currently obtaining a communication and environmental studies dual degree. After graduation, I am interested in furthering my education in the field of environmental law. From an early age, I have been interested in the environment and have held strong interpersonal skills, leading me to the dual degree I am pursuing today. I have focused on growing an environmental advocacy club, through which I have been able to sharpen many of my skills. I am confident in my ability to succeed and to help others succeed. I look forward to the future and participating in the ECLP Program.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: English

Community Partner: Rattle Snake Conservatory

Poster: The Rattlesnake Conservancy

I have always had a love of animals, and an interest in saving the environment. That is why I am minoring in Biology, to find a career path involving animals or the environment in some way. Growing up I was homeschooled, and would always play in the woods outside my house. There were many beautiful spiders there, which are my favorite animals. I hope to make a difference in the world, and I believe the Environmental Leadership Program can help me to do that.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Political Science

Community Partner:

Poster: Mapping Environmental Justice In Jacksonville

As a senior, I am very excited about making my last year in college impactful with the ECLP. I have always loved nature, but now I am passionate about protecting our planet and the people and animals on it and I hope to make it a central part of my future career. My favorite things include learning, reading, listening to pop music, traveling, and thrifting.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Coastal Environmental Science

Community Partner: National Park Service

Poster: Conveying Historical Narratives using ArcGIS Storymaps: The Story of Jacksonville’s Spanish American Battery.

My name is Erin Ogrodnik and I am a second-year Biology student in the Hicks Honors College. I have a passion for protecting the environment and conserving wildlife and I am currently pursuing a career in Wildlife Biology. I am the current president of the KAO, UNF’s Environmental Honor Society. In my free time, I enjoy trying new foods, tending to my plants, and watching documentaries.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Coastal and Marine Biology

Community Partner: National Park Service

Poster: Phytoplankton Monitoring at Kingsley Plantation

I am excited and thankful to be a part of the Environmental Leadership Program. Although I have not yet been selected for a program, I am hopeful to be in the UNF Plastic Pollution Project. As a young environmentalist, I am passionate about cleaning up the environment and preventing further damage. A fun fact about myself is I currently work with oysters! Not only are they delicious to eat, but they can help restore and protect our shorelines.

ELP Year: 2017

Major: Management

Community Partner: St. Johns Riverkeeper

Poster: The Ripple Effect: Where Kids are Guided by the River

“By being a project leader for the Environmental Leadership Program I have gained valuable skills in critical thinking, written and oral communication and time management. With the experiences and skills I have acquired as a project leader, it has sparked an interest in me to continue working in this field so I can inspire and educate others about the environment. I am sad to be graduating and leaving behind the Environmental Center and the “Ripple Effect” project.” Other partners include: Nemours

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Public Health

Community Partner: My Green Doctor

Poster: Green Purchasing Guide in Health Care Offices and Clinics

I am currently a sophomore where I am studying in hopes to be involved in the health care field. I love to get involved within my campus by joining clubs and volunteering for my community where by joining the Environmental Center Leadership Program not only aligns with a lot of my goals and values but found that this opportunity will allow me to express the importance of our Earth and impact our community positively. What I do during my free time is run with my dog and currently trying to learn how to surf!

ELP Year: 2018

Major: International Conservation and Biology

Community Partner: Jacksonville Zoo and Garden

Poster: Changing the Climate of Our Conversation

Bella’s project addressed a controversial topic by utilizing communication strategies developed by the National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation (NOCCI) to train enough voices to shift the national conversation to be more productive, creative and solutions-driven. Her project focused on strengthening the Jacksonville NOCCI chapter to better engage and empower college students to be leaders of climate change in their communities and everyday lives. She organized and co-facilitated a Climate Change Communications Summit, where over 50 UNF students and faculty were taught some of the NOCCI communications strategies. Bella also served as the communication director and created an online monthly newsletter to better inform and gauge the needs of the NOCCI chapter. Other partners include: National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation, UNF Hicks Honors College

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Biology

Community Partner:

Poster: Propagation, upkeep, and positive impact on mental health of Dracaena trifasciata, Chlorophytum comosum, and Philodendron hederaceum

From the beginning of high school, I already knew I wanted to make an impact on my community. For years I explored options of service – being active in Habitat for Humanity, volunteering for my local public library, becoming a counselor for the Crisis Text Line, and much more. I so much enjoyed making a positive impact on the communities I was a part of that I continue to serve in all different kinds of ways even now. Coming into college and working through my major as a biology student, I was able to combine my passion for science and my want to help my community by getting involved in environmental advocacy. The Environmental Center Leadership Program (ECLP) is a perfect example of an opportunity for me to both grow and make a difference. Not only do I get to partner up with a sponsor to further my outreach and instrument real change in my community, but I get to take on a leadership role in doing so. Moving between Lithuania and Finland for 8 years, I moved to the US in 2008. I am a native Russian speaker and look to increase representation and involvement of my culture in medical and research professional fields.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Political Science: Public Administration & Public Policy, and Sociology Minor in Leadership

Community Partner:

Poster: Restoration of Springfield Historic District

I am an eighteen-year-old studying Sociology and Political Science at the University of North Florida. I believe myself to be a hard worker. I have perpetually put the needs of others before myself, and have proven to employers, supervisors, peers, and family that I am both trustworthy and responsible. I greatly value my education, and I put my best effort into my jobs, activities, and acquisition of knowledge. My desire to work with the Environmental Center Leadership Program stems from my care for the environment and serving my community through deliberate action. I hope to be paired with a fantastic business partner within our local Jacksonville community that will teach me about their interaction with the local economy and how they are impacting the environment. I would also like to learn about their direction with their company and how local, state, and federal policies affect their ability to perform meaningful work.

ELP Year: 2017

Major: History and Anthropology

Community Partner: Timucuan Parks Foundation

Poster: Preservation Project Jacksonville: The Untold Story

The ELP has allowed me to build my professional resume, make valuable relationships through networking, and great memories that add to my college experience at UNF! I am extremely grateful that I have been able to participate with one of the best programs on campus and love how it has helped me to make a difference, and how it has made a difference in me.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Public Health

Community Partner:

Poster: Hydroponics System

I am currently a Junior at UNF working on my bachelor’s in health science with a concentration in Public Health. I also work at First Coast Chiropractic where I began as an intern in 2019 and worked my way up to billing manager. During my Public Health Research class, I was introduced to the Environmental Leadership Program. I believe this program will help me grow as a student along with strengthening my networking and leadership skills and I am excited for the projects I will get to participate in in the future.

ELP Year: 2019

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies

Community Partner: Timucuan Parks Foundation

Poster: Beyond the Trail: A River Runs Through It

This was the fourth series of Beyond the Trail, led by Katie Vearil. Her theme, “A River Runs Through It” was to connect the St. Johns River to our parks and educate the importance of Florida’s longest river. Because of how the river meanders throughout Jacksonville, it impacts just about every park. Students and community members learned about the significant history of the river, as well as the challenges and victories that have and continue to impact the river. For most of the students, it had been the first time they either visited some of the parks and/or kayaked on the river. Other partners include: National Park Service

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

Community Partner:

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: 2021

Major: Nutrition and Dietetics

Community Partner: Feeding North East Florida

Poster: Eliminating Hunger in Northeast Florida

In the past year, since attending the University of North Florida, I have grown a new compassion for volunteer work that I did not know I had in me. I started volunteering with UNF Food Recovery and began to see the impact that it has in our community! My goal is to share my passion for healthy living through food. I hope to impact my community through helping to live a healthier life.

ELP Year: 2017

Major: Coastal Biology

Community Partner: UNF Institute of Environmental Research and Education

Poster: Preserve Ambassadors

The ELP has an amazing opportunity for me. I have grown in my leadership skills and have improved greatly in my planning abilities. I look forward to continuing this growth next year. Other partners include: Jax Paddle Sports, Outdoor Nation, UNF Eco Adventure

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Interdisciplinary Studies (Concentration: Environmental Studies)

Community Partner:

Poster: The Arlington Community Garden: Benefits of Community Gardens and Keeping Them Sustainable

I am participating in the Environmental Center Leadership Program to help me develop my leadership and networking skills to prepare me for my future career in helping the environment. I have grown up hiking and appreciating nature as well as enjoying various creative pursuits including drawing, painting, sewing, acting, and playing instruments. I am also pursuing a minor in art and hope to utilize my creative talents in helping to protect the environment. I am excited to get to know fellow students, community partners, and others in the community who are passionate about the environment and to make a positive impact in the community.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Exercise science

Community Partner: UNF Center for Nutrition and Food Security

Poster: Duval County Food Pantry Inventory and Center of Nutrition and Food Security Hunger Study Research

In the spring semester of my freshman year I was fortunate enough to be accepted in the Environmental Center Leadership Program(ECLP). My passion to help the environment made me very interested in being a part of this program. I began learning more about the program to work with a community partner with a project. Due to my extreme interest in helping my environment I wrote a children’s character book about climate change. My book addresses the topic, climate change, in an easy way for little kids to understand. It also explains the bad habits that affect the environment negatively and tells them how to help our environment positively.

ELP Year: 2021

Major: Biology

Community Partner: Duval Audubon Society

Poster: Crosby Sanctuary Tree Survey: Identification of Native and Nonnative Tree Species in Orange Park Florida

I am a Biomedical major at the University of North Florida, but I have always had a passion for the environment. I am fortunate enough to have been able to live in close proximity to the ocean my entire life, resulting in me developing a deep connection with it. Yet, the beach is only a small aspect of nature that I thoroughly appreciate. With the help of the Environmental Center Leadership Program I intend on creating a project that will have a positive impact resonating far beyond my local community.

ELP Year: 2022

Major: Financial Planning

Community Partner: Native Jax

Poster: Spring Harvest Festival with NATIVE JAX

I have been interested in marine life since the first time I had ever watched Finding Nemo when I was only about 5 years old. I have continued to do research regarding the wide loss of Coral growth throughout the coastal Floridian waters, alongside major research revolving around the BP oil spill in 2010. This led to a video that I wrote and directed regarding the BP spill for my Marine Science class in high school. Many people believe that economics is only about money, although it involves all sorts of scarce resources including our vital coral reefs around Florida, which is why this is important to me as a subject.

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: 2021

Major: Elementary Education

Community Partner: Beaches Go Green

Poster: Making Earth a Cleaner Place with Educational Videos

For my Fall and Spring semester, I have received the ECLP scholarship and joined this amazing program. I am so grateful for this opportunity and am looking forward to completing this program. I am extremely passionate about saving the Earth and keeping it clean and sustainable. It is my goal to use the least amount of waste as possible and to try and make an impact for our world’s plastic use. I am hoping this program can help me make my impact on the world and give me the tools and skills to be a better leader. A couple fun facts about me are that I love to travel, I am a vegetarian, and I love Disney. I appreciate good food and traveling to new places so I can see the beautiful land that Earth has to offer. I also love Disney because it is very easy to watch and so comforting.