Faculty, students, leaders and staff making a difference at Penn State
Lorraine A. Jones, M.Ed., Ph.D Candidate, Interim EnvironMentors Program Manager
Mentoring the future STEM leaders of tomorrow is no small task. It requires the utmost sense of responsibility. In our recent interview with Lorraine Jones, EnvironMentors Program Manager and Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership, Jones emphasized the mission of the EnvironMentors program to introduce underrepresented high school students to Science, [...]
Miss Pennsylvania Miranda Moore, Sustainable Fashion Advocate and Environmental Engineer
We recently sat down with current Miss Pennsylvania Miranda Moore, a sustainable fashion advocate, environmental engineer, and graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania earning an executive certificate in social impact strategy. On April 17, Moore gave a talk at the University Park campus about fast fashion in conjunction with [...]
Heather Swan, Eco-poet and Author
We recently sat down with Heather Swan, an accomplished poet and author who teaches writing and environmental literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Swan visited Penn State Sustainability from March 20-23, 2024, as part of the Sustainability Showcase initiative, a student-founded series that has brought hundreds of experts to Penn [...]
Ayodeji “Ayo” Oluwalana, Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Manager
At the heart of Penn State's commitment to sustainability lies the topic of waste management. In our recent interview with Ayodeji "Ayo" Oluwalana, the University's Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Manager, Ayo shared insights into his journey, expertise, and vision for advancing eco-friendly initiatives on campus. Stepping into the [...]
Chef Freddie Bitsoie, Navajo Chef and Author
We recently caught up with Freddie J. Bitsoie, renowned Diné (Navajo) chef and author, over a quintessential scoop of chocolate ice cream at Berkey Creamery. Chef Freddie visited Penn State Sustainability from November 2nd - November 9th for a series of events held throughout the campus and community including speaking [...]
Dr. Lara Fowler, Director of Penn State Sustainability and Chief Sustainability Officer of Penn State
Dr. Lara Fowler is an attorney, professor, and mediator who focuses on environmental, energy, and natural resource law, with a specific focus on water-related issues. In May 2023, Fowler was named as the Chief Sustainability Officer of Penn State and Director of Penn State Sustainability (formerly known as the Sustainability [...]
John Sanchez, Associate Professor of News and Media Ethics and American Indians in the Media
Professor John Sanchez is an Associate Professor at Penn State’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Sanchez teaches courses including “News and Media Ethics” and “American Indians in the Media.” His research and journalism focus on American Indian identity in the 21st century, and he has published articles for many [...]
Dr. Laura Guertin, Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences
Dr. Laura Guertin is a Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences at Penn State Brandywine. Her research focuses on teaching pedagogy, mainly on how Earth Sciences can improve teaching and reach every student in an impactful way. She has completed projects on science communication, audio-visual learning, and improving scientific literacy. She [...]
Dr. Jose D. Fuentes, Professor of Atmospheric Science in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
Dr. Jose D. Fuentes is a Professor of Atmospheric Science in the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State University. His research focuses on surface-atmosphere interactions and the impacts of climate change on ecosystems. He is also involved in the broadening participation of underrepresented groups, such as women, [...]
Duane Elmore, Director of Procurement Services and Chief Procurement Officer
Why is sustainability important to you? For me, there are two reasons. There's a personal and a professional aspect. Personally, we all need to be good stewards of the environment we live in. Now and many years ago, when I was a kid, I would recycle glass bottles, recycle the [...]
Nyla Holland, Graduate Student in Public Policy with a specialization in Education Policy, Environmental Justice Intern – “Mapping a Just and Sustainable Future for Pennsylvania” GalleryNyla Holland, Graduate Student in Public Policy with a specialization in Education Policy, Environmental Justice Intern – “Mapping a Just and Sustainable Future for Pennsylvania”
Nyla Holland, Graduate Student in Public Policy with a specialization in Education Policy, Environmental Justice Intern – “Mapping a Just and Sustainable Future for Pennsylvania”
Nyla Holland is a Penn State graduate student in Public Policy with a specialization in Education Policy. In her undergrad, Holland also attended Penn State and graduated in the spring of 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and African American science. Holland has been doing work at the Sustainability [...]
Nebraska Hernandez, Graduate Student in Geography, Environmental Justice Intern – “Mapping a Just and Sustainable Future for Pennsylvania”
Nebraska Hernandez is a graduate student in geography at Penn State and a current environmental justice intern at the sustainability institute. He works with Nyla Holland, another Penn State graduate student and environmental justice intern, and Peter Buck, academic programs manager at the Sustainability Institute. Using his expertise and experience in geography and GIS (geographic [...]
