OUR TEAM
Ethan Olson
Editor-in-Chief
Ethan is a second year international studies - political science major with a minor in climate change studies. He is passionate about climate change policy and sustainable development. He likes maps, plants, and design thinking.
Eleanor Terner
Editor
Eleanor is a second-year General Biology major. She is interested in pursuing a career in environmental conservation law and research. She likes dogs, trying new baking recipes, and traveling.
Alexander Gershunov
Faculty Researcher
Researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography - Climate, Atmospheric Science & Physical Oceanography
Jessica Kamman
Artist
Jessica is a second-year Visual Arts - Studio major and a Climate Change Studies minor. She is interested in a career in visual development and hopes to use her art to influence people to help the environment. She enjoys reading, painting, and learning about sustainability.
Caroline Hadley
Writer
Caroline is a third-year philosophy major passionate about the intersection between climate change and social justice. She believes we have an ethical responsibility to not only care for each other, but for our planet and its many non-human inhabitants. In her free time, she loves reading, meditation, hiking, and cuddling her cat, Athena.
Gillian Ramirez
Newsletter Director
Gillian is a second-year International Business major. She is interested in sustainability and how it overlaps with living a plant-based lifestyle. She enjoys cooking, playing the piano and reading.
Marc Camanag
Editor
Marc is a second-year political science - international relations major with a minor in ethnic studies. He is an aspiring lawyer interested in the sociopolitical challenges and impacts of climate change. He likes dogs, hiking, and yerba mate.
Katie Babson
Editor
Katie is a second-year Global Health major and General Biology minor. She is interested in pursuing a LLB and how law is intertwined with climate change and sustainability. She enjoys art, traveling, and La Croix.
Jenny Nguyen
Outreach Coordinator
Jenny is a third-year Environmental Systems major and a Psychology minor. She is interested in learning the impacts of climate change, finding solutions to address it, and achieving sustainability for all. She enjoys dancing, exploring new places, and spending quality time with friends!
Sophia Gutleben
Outreach Coordinator
Sophia is a second-year applied mathematics major. She is a member of UCSD's Japanese drumming group Asayake Taiko. She enjoys running and architecture.
Emily Zou
Writer
Emily is a first year World Literature and Culture major, planning to minor in philosophy and climate change studies. She has no idea what she wants to do but has vague ideas about academia, policy, or film. She likes her little sister and defending her opinions on movies and books.
Sabina Griebel
Editor
Sabina is a second year Political Science (Public Law) and History double major. She is interested in personal sustainability and the social effects of climate change. She enjoys film, reading, and collaging.
Leorah Gavidor
Editor
Hello, I’m Leorah Gavidor. I work at the Birch Aquarium and I am also a freelance writer here in San Diego. When I’m not writing or chasing stories (which is most of my free time!), I enjoy hiking with my husband in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park or staying home and cooking a nice pot of soup.
Kyra Black
Outreach Coordinator & Artist
Kyra is a second-year Marine Biology major with a minor in Environmental Systems. She is interested in sustainability research and is passionate about the conservation of marine ecosystems. She loves hiking, matcha, everything Star Wars, and taking care of her plants.
Sophia Hidalgo
Artist & Writer
Sophia is a first-year Global Health major interested in environmental studies and how that relates to one’s health. During her free time she enjoys drawing, hiking, and reading.
Anusha Goswami
Artist & Writer
Anusha is a first-year Global Health major who has an interest in the effects of climate change and environmental justice. She enjoys painting, baking, and embroidery.