About Me
I graduated from Roosevelt High School in 2008. The summer following my graduation I began taking classes at Shoreline Community College, and then transferred in the beginning of 2009 to Seattle Central Community College. At Seattle Central I branched out and began trying new fields of academics which led me to a Sociology Seminar on Solutions to the Global Fresh Water Crisis. This class encouraged my interest in community building, food and water rights, and sustainability. I spoke to a UW counselor who suggested I look into CEP. After sitting down with the Program Manager, Caitlin Dean, I knew it was the right fit for me.
Since being accepted into the program, I have realized the value of experience, and have jumped on every possible opportunity within and outside of our major. From running our first CEP fundraiser to designing CEP Orientation, every step of the way I have been surrounded by supportive and intelligent people who have challenged me to continue building and improving my skills.
My interest in food rights and sustainability led me to work with the Community Alliance for Global Justice in the Spring of 2012, where I spent a quarter thinking about how to motivate people into responsive action. After discussing with several people who had no interest whatsoever in environmental protection or sustainability, I realized that the most powerful motivator for many people is money. This sparked my interest in economics, and how we can use economics as an incentive for people to care more about the environment and the problems we are seeing in the environment today.
As of Spring 2013, I have earned a BA in Community, Environment, & Planning from the Department of Urban Design and Planning.
Since being accepted into the program, I have realized the value of experience, and have jumped on every possible opportunity within and outside of our major. From running our first CEP fundraiser to designing CEP Orientation, every step of the way I have been surrounded by supportive and intelligent people who have challenged me to continue building and improving my skills.
My interest in food rights and sustainability led me to work with the Community Alliance for Global Justice in the Spring of 2012, where I spent a quarter thinking about how to motivate people into responsive action. After discussing with several people who had no interest whatsoever in environmental protection or sustainability, I realized that the most powerful motivator for many people is money. This sparked my interest in economics, and how we can use economics as an incentive for people to care more about the environment and the problems we are seeing in the environment today.
As of Spring 2013, I have earned a BA in Community, Environment, & Planning from the Department of Urban Design and Planning.