Eco-Reps are peer educators dedicated to furthering sustainability by promoting ways for students to adopt more environmentally and socially responsible behaviors. Eco-Reps educate their peers about environmental and sustainability issues through three primary outlets: coordinating with Residence Life staff to incorporate sustainability themes or practices into residential programs; delivering Sustainable Living lessons to Elon 1010 and Global Studies courses as requested; and contributing to and promoting Office of Sustainability events such as Campus Sustainability Week and Earth Week.

Meet the Current Eco-Reps

 

Sophia Barnes (she/her) | Station at Mill Point

Graduation Year: 2029

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Major: Public Policy; Minors: Environmental Studies, Leadership Studies, Economics

Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Use reusable bags when shopping. I love to use tote bags, which you can usually find at a thrift store or make with your friends!

 

Kate Blair (she/her) | Loy Center

Graduation Year: 2028

Hometown: Denver, Colorado

Majors: Environmental Studies and Public Policy

Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Shop for clothes second hand and rent or borrow clothing for special occasions from friends! It saves money, the planet, and lets you connect with friends!

 

Marielle Costa-Helmsteadt (she/her) | Oaks Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2028

Hometown: Southampton, New York

Majors: Environmental Studies and Political Science

Sustainable Living Tip: Get books from the library and secondhand bookshops! This is a fun and community-based way to reduce excess consumption.

 

Maeve Draper (she/her) | Danieley Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2029

Hometown: Denver, CO

Major: Environmental and Sustainability Studies; Minor: Leadership Studies

Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Try to carpool with friends whenever you can to reduce carbon emissions! Not only does carpooling decrease the number of cars on the road, but it also saves money and turns any outing into a fun experience!

Ayla Gonzalez (she/her) | East Neighborhood

Graduation Year:2028

Hometown: Austin, Texas

Majors: Public Policy and Strategic Communications; Minor: Political Science

Favorite Sustainability Living Tip: When shopping for clothes you can minimize your contribution to fast fashion by thrifting your clothing! Its very sustainable to purchase from secondhand stores rather than commercial retail and is affordable as well!

 

Stassi Harrison (she/her) | Global Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2028

Hometown: Warren County, North Carolina

Major: Dance Science; Minors: Dance, African and African American Studies, and Exercise Science

Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: To reduce greenhouse gas emissions to help our planet try to create the habit of unplugging any devices that are not in use! It seems small, but it makes a big difference!

 

Gillian Prichard (she/her) | Historic Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2028

Hometown: Ridgefield, Connecticut

Major: Environmental and Ecological Sciences; Minors: Spanish, Early Childhood Development

Favorite Sustainable living tip:  Try to thrift clothes rather than buying them from large companies!

 

Talya Schube  (she/her) | Colonnades Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2029

Hometown: Palo Alto, CA

Major: Nursing; Minors: Psychology, Global Film & Cultures

Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Always take a 48 hour pause before buying something online if possible to reduce overconsumption!