Meet the Sustainable Solutions Fellows
Sustainable Solutions Fellows
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Lisa Penfield (she/her) is a senior studying Environmental Engineering. In the past, she joined the OOS as a Specialty Recycling Intern, helping collect and track waste and recycling data. Outside of the OOS, Lisa is highly interested in learning how spatial data analysis can improve environmental health inequities, stemming from her work with Speak for the Trees in Boston. In her free time, Lisa enjoys running, baking, and more recently, crocheting. |
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Bergen Kane (she/her) is a junior from Washington, DC studying Civil Engineering. She is passionate about transforming energy systems to reduce carbon emissions. Her past experience includes interning in the Substation Engineering department at Pepco Holdings and the Options Solutions Engineering department at National Grid. She is also a captain for Club Lacrosse and a project lead for Engineers Without Borders In her free time she enjoys running, cooking, and listening to music.
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Maya Fernand (she/her) is a junior pursuing a degree in Economics and Environmental Studies. She is passionate about climate justice, and children's rights, often volunteering with the Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation. When home in London or New York, Maya enjoys finding pockets of nature and reading, hiking, and baking. |
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Saskia Zimmerman (she/her) is a junior majoring in environmental engineering. She began working as a Sustainable Solutions fellow last fall and is excited to continue working with the Office of Sustainability this year. She is interested in environmental justice and green infrastructure. In her free time, Saskia enjoys listening to music and hanging out with her dog. |
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Eric Meyer (he/him) is a senior from Middletown, CT majoring in Applied Environmental Studies with a minor in Urban Studies. He's interested in renewable energy, water insecurity, and environmental justice. At Tufts, he's a captain on the Track & Field team, Team Rep for Green Dot, and a member of the Tufts Energy Group. |
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Madison Hagberg (she/her) is a junior in the environmental studies degree program pursuing a BS in Environmental Studies: Sustainability, Policy, and Equity with a minor in Spanish. She is passionate about sustainable architecture, urban environmental planning, and environmental justice. Back home in Avon, Connecticut she was president of her high school’s Earth Club and Community Service Club. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with teammates on Tufts’ Women’s Swim & Dive team in addition to thrifting and antiquing. |
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Simran Patel (she/her) is a senior from New Jersey, studying International Relations and Environmental Studies. She is passionate about the intersection between education and the environment, and interned at the Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to promote watershed protection to K-12 schools. In her free time, she likes spending time in parks and exploring new cafes. She looks forward to contributing to the Office of Sustainability, through climate literacy initiatives and more! |
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Will Garret (he/him) is a fourth year from Charlotte, NC studying Applied Math and Environmental Studies. He is interested in corporate sustainability, environmental justice and data modeling. Will is a former CORE Fellow and has work experience in conservation and the food justice space. Beyond of his role in the OOS, Will is the Musical Director of The Tufts Amalgamates and a Resident Assistant. Outside of his positions, he enjoys spending time with his friends out in Boston, embroidering, hiking and cooking for his friends. |
