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

 

Leah Bahn (she/her) | Station at Mill Point

Graduation Year: 2027

Hometown: Highland Park, IL

Major: Public Health & Public Policy

Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Instead of throwing away clothes you no longer wear, donate them to local shelters or clothing drives! This keeps textiles out of landfills, supports local charities and gives back to your local community.

 

Sophia Barnes (she/her) | Loy Center

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!

 

Alli Brandon (she/her) | Oaks Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2027

Hometown: Hastings, MI

Majors: Elementary and Special Education

Sustainable Living Tip: You can save your vegetable peels and scraps and freeze them to make stock!

 

Julia Donaghy (she/her) | East Neighborhood

Graduation Year:2028

Hometown: Greenwood, SC

Majors: Journalism & Environmental and Ecological Science

Favorite Sustainability Living Tip: Learn about what produce is in season near you and try to shop locally when possible! The agricultural industry is a huge contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, and swapping what we eat is an easy change to help combat this!

 

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!

 

Anna Keller (she/her) | Global Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2028

Hometown: Natick, MA

Major: Middle Grades English Education; Minors: Italian, Spanish & Environmental Education

Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: When doing laundry, use dryer balls instead of dryer sheets! Wool and alpaca dryer balls are not only reusable but are also usually free of chemicals found in your typical dryer sheet.

 

Gillian Prichard (she/her) | Historic Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2028

Hometown: Ridgefield, CT

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!