Who Is My Eco-Rep?

David Manago

Davis Center Eco-Rep

David's been an Eco-Rep for the past 2 years and is now a Davis Center Eco-Rep.  He's a Senior at UVM and majors in Environmental Studies while minoring in Business. He looks forward to starting his own Green firm and doing the best he can to move towards environmentally positive business.  He's a native Vermonter and loves to go Powder-Hunting in the winter time.

Leigh Corrigan

Senior Eco-Rep - Redstone Campus

My name is Leigh Corrigan and I am a senior Economics major and Environmental Studies minor. I am interested in bridging the gap between the world of economics and the physical environment which we live in. I am also an intern at the Office of Sustainability on campus. In my free time I love to see live music shows and snowboard!

Alex Weiss

University Heights South Eco-Rep

Alex is a sophomore majoring in Environmental studies. His passions lie in green design, food systems, social justice and conservation ecology, and he really hopes to synthesize a minor and concentration that can encompass his many interests. Alex is an Eco Rep for U- Heights South. He is involved in the Slade house’s garden club, the UVM International Socialist Organization, and will be getting involved in Vantage Point literary and art magazine.

Allison Middleman

Senior Eco-Rep - Redstone Campus

Hi! I'm Allison. I am a senior Wildlife Biology major with a minor in Forestry. This is my third year as an Eco-Rep. Living sustainably is hugely important to me and I love helping our campus grow in sustainability. My passions include traveling, eating delicious food, and spending as much time in the woods as much as possible. In the future I want to work in wildlife management, but also have a huge interest in sustainable agriculture and would like to explore that as well. My ultimate goal is to combine sustainable agriculture and forest management that allow for habitat conservation of threatened species, but support daily and cultural needs of the area.

Amanda Chin

University Heights South Eco-Rep

Amanda is a junior Environmental Studies major at UVM with a minor in Food Systems. Her past experience includes interning with The Food Project in Lincoln, MA to support their Community Supported Agriculture program and participating in an environmental leadership training at Metta Earth Institute in Lincoln, VT. She is currently a UVM Community Service Scholar, Diversity Intern for the Office of Admissions and is a member of UVM FeelGood. She aims to pursue an education that leads to a career in working to empower marginalized groups while addressing both environmental and social justice issues. She hopes to help make environmentally-minded living be second nature amongst her peers.

Angela Debettencourt

Simpson Eco-Rep

Hello! My name is Angela deBettencourt and I am an Eco-rep for Simpson. I am currently an environmental studies major but soon looking to create my own major to that of sustainable agriculture and community development. I’m originally from the island of Martha’s Vineyard which has instilled an appreciation for the environment in which I hope to pass on to other students through the Eco-reps program!  

Brittany Kelleher

Millis Eco-Rep

Hi there! My name is Brit Kelleher and I am an Eco Rep in Millis Hall, where I am also an RA.  I have always had a love for our dear Mother Nature and am interested in learning about anything and everything related to preserving our beautiful planet, which is why I am an Electrical Engineering major - so I can learn more about the field of renewable energy! As an Eco-Rep, I hope to see people understand and join our compost efforts, while using their Eco-Ware containers and Sporks to promote sustainability across campu.

Carly McAndrews

Senior Eco-Rep - North/Central

Carly is a junior at UVM. She is an English and Film Studies double major. She is really interested in using film and literature as forums for environmental and other political issues. She uses her Spork and Eco-Ware and can't wait to see everyone on campus ditch the plastic silverware and containers in favor of these more environmentally-sustainable options!

Celeste Heinz

Hamilton Eco-Rep

Celeste Heinz is a sophomore Environmental Studies major in the Rubenstein School. She is from Traverse City, Michigan and loves camping and being out on the water. As an Eco-Rep, she wants to help people learn more about how to develop sustainable habits and have fun with leading environmentally friendly lifestyles!

Dana Bronstein

Patterson Eco-Rep

Eli Guterman

Coolidge Hall Eco-Rep

Eli is a sophomore from Brookline, Massachusetts enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. He majors in Environmental Studies and minors in Music, studying the double bass. He came to Burlington for the music, but stayed for the natural landscape that surrounds it.

Emily Cotton

Living and Learning D Eco-Rep

Emily is a junior at UVM and is majoring in Environmental Science with a minor in Psychology. She enjoys hiking, biking, ice skating, and water skiing and is passionate about animals and photography. She has worked in a wildlife rehabilitation center for the past four years and is employed at a farm stand in Massachusetts during the summer growing and selling local, organic fruits and vegetables. She hopes to work towards the preservation of natural ecosystems and wants to help protect threatened and endangered species. Emily is looking forward to working with students to improve sustainability on campus!

Emma Murphy

Wright Eco-Rep

Hi! My name is Emma Murphy, I’m the eco-rep for Wright Hall. I’m a sophomore majoring in Global Studies and I’m double minoring in Spanish and Public Communications.  I can’t wait to help make my dorm, and the entire campus a more sustainable place to live! I love bike riding, traveling and essentially anything that gets me outside. If you have any questions feel free to send me an e-mail.

Hayley Small

Davis Center Eco-Rep

Hayley Small is a senior studying Environmental Studies and Biology. She love to take photos of landscapes as well as grainy portraits with her film camera. Hayley also loves camping, hiking, trying exotic vegetarian foods, and cooking with crazy vegetables! She participates in the on-campus Community Shared Agriculture program through the Intervale Food Hub which allows her to try new vegetables every week.  

Jamie Van Clief

Jeanne Mance Eco-Rep

Hi, I'm Jamie Van Clief and I'm from a small town in southern Connecticut! I'll be a sophomore this year majoring in both Environmental Science and Forestry. This year I will be all over campus either volunteering with Campus Kitchen, subbing a show at WRUV, or working at the Fleming Museum. If you ever see me around feel free to say hi and ask me any sort of question!  

Jehan Dolbashian

University Heights North Eco-Rep

Hi! My name is Jehan and I am a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences. I am majoring in Environmental Studies with a double minor in Women and Gender Studies and Global Studies. This is my first year as an Eco Rep and I am extremely excited to be working with everyone on campus in order to achieve a more sustainable lifestyle. Social justice is a topic of huge importance to me. I hope that as an Eco Rep I can help people to understand both the environmental and social implications of our daily choices.

Krysy Steckler

Tupper Eco-Rep

Hello! My name is Krysy Steckler and I'm from Eugene, Oregon. I am a Sophomore with a double major in Environmental Studies and Global Studies. I am interested in working in other countries with sustainability and conservation. I love rock climbing, snowboarding, running, hiking, pretty much anything outdoors. I am the Eco-Rep for Tupper, so feel free to email me if you have any questions!

Kurt Keller

Marsh Eco-Rep

Hey everybody! My name is Kurt Keller and I will be Marsh's eco-rep. I am a sophomore in the school of business administration, with a concentration in management & the environment, and international business. I love being outside, snowboarding and biking. Hopefully we can all work together to preserve the natural beauty that groovy UV has to offer us. Let me know if you have any questions about going green!  

Megan Noonan

University Heights North Eco-Rep

Hi! I'm Megan and I'm an Eco-Rep in University Heights North. I'm majoring in environmental studies and minoring in political science and English and I plan to go into environmental law. I love yoga, reading, and anything outdoors! I'm excited to help UVM become a more sustainable campus and help my peers learn how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

Melanie Molewski

Living and Learning C Eco-Rep

Hello all!  I am a junior living and Eco-Reppin' in Living/Learning C Building this year.  I am an Environmental Studies major in the Rubenstein School and minoring in Plant Biology.  My passion is botanical conservation and I am looking forward to pursuing a career in laboratory research.  Aside from my role as an Eco-Rep, I am also a Program Director for the Gardening in College Residential Learning Community.  I enjoy being outside, growing plants, scootering around campus, wintertime, crafting, pesto, and exploring Burlington's amazing thrift stores.  My goal as an Eco-Rep is to educate and communicate with fellow students to show that living sustainably is both easy and fun!

Melanie Wetmore

Christie Eco-Rep

Hi! I’m Melanie from Hamden, CT and I’m a sophomore in the Rubenstein School majoring in Environmental Studies.  I’m a first year Eco-Rep and am really looking forward to relaying the information I learn in my environmental classes about sustainable living to my peers and having fun while doing it. I hope to pursue a career involving environmental education, wilderness therapy, or food systems. I love hiking, the outdoors, taking pictures, and being with friends. Feel free to e-mail me with any questions!

Melissa Campbell

Davis Eco-Rep

I'm Melissa, the eco-rep for Davis Hall. I'm a sophomore, studying Elementary Education with a major concentration in Human Development and Family Studies. I'm from Barre, Vermont and I want to travel more. I love meeting new people, going on adventures and spending time outside and in water. I'm excited to help the UVM community become more environmentally friendly and work towards sustainable living!

Rachel Markey

Mason Eco-Rep

Rachel is a sophomore Environmental Sciences major in the Rubenstein School and is considering pursuing a double major in Forestry as well. Coming from New Haven, CT, she hopes to bring sustainable practices to larger cities and educate more people in those living situations about how to be green on a daily basis. This summer she worked on a trail crew in the Green Mountains with the VYCC and the US Forest Service. She loves hiking, cooking, swimming, and dancing!

Rachel North

Harris Eco-Rep

My name is Rachel North and I am the eco-rep for Harris Hall. I am a sophomore majoring in Wildlife Biology. I hope to use this major to make the world a better place for animals.  I am also a native Vermonter who enjoys knitting, playing in the snow, and smiling! After UVM I would like to go everywhere and see everything!

Robyn Bath

Senior Eco-Rep

Hello All! My name is Robyn and I will be a Senior Eco-Rep for Central/North Campus in the Spring. I am a junior Environmental Studies Major within the Rubenstein School. In the Spring, feel free to contact me if you have any questions about composting, going green, or if you just want to get involved.

Shannan Webb

Chittenden Eco-Rep

Hi I’m Shannan and I am the Eco-Rep for the Chittenden halls!  I am a sophomore majoring in environmental engineering and I hope that after I graduate I’ll be able to travel to developing countries and help them to use their resources sustainably in order to live and care for themselves in an environmentally-friendly way. I’m also from sunny south Florida, but I love the season changes and the fall foliage that Vermont has to offer. If you have any questions or just want to talk, don’t hesitate to seek me out!

Stephanie Haynes

Senior Eco-Rep - Athletic Campus

Steph is a junior majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Business Administration. Her professional interests include sustainability studies as well as environmental education, while her personal interests reside in enjoying the outdoors through various activities such as swimming, biking, hiking and skiing. She likes to approach problems with a creative eye and believes that every individual has the ability to change if they have enough information and motivation to do so. She hopes to facilitate real behavioral change this year in her new leadership role!

Tali Burger

Wing Eco-Rep

My name is Tali Burger and I am a Psychology major and a Holocaust Studies minor. I am from Miami Beach, Florida and I am so happy to be at UVM. I love to travel and be outdoors. I am very excited to promote sustainable living on campus and to help keep our world clean!

Teresa DiTore

Senior Eco-Rep - Athletic Campus

Teresa DiTore is a senior Environmental Science major with minors in Geospatial Technologies and Statistics. She is from New Jersey, but enjoys being in Vermont where a love of the environment is a common bond among most of the people she meets. She hopes that by raising awareness at UVM, the ‘green’ lifestyle will spread to other communities as well. On campus she works as a statistics tutor and as a Rubenstein Steward. In her spare time you can find her hiking, camping, sewing or baking. Email her with any questions, or if you just want to talk!

University Heights South Eco-Rep

Alyssa is a sophomore majoring in Environmental Studies and is thrilled to help promote sustainability on campus! Beyond Eco-Reps, she is also involved in the Dewey House for Civic Engagement, Oxfam America club, and Northeast Environmental Defense. Alyssa skates on UVM’s synchronized skating team and is the Freestyle Chair for the figure skating club. In addition, Alyssa loves to hike, snowboard, and cook using fresh produce from her local CSA share. She would be more than happy to talk to you about what to recycle and how to compost. Catch her in the U-Heights South 2 kitchen, on the slopes of Jay Peak, or email her with any questions or suggestions.