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 101 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, Illinois

Majors: Public Health and 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.

 

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.

 

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!

 

Anna Keller  (she/her) | Colonnades 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, 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!

 

Kate Ryan (she/her) | Danieley Neighborhood

Graduation Year: 2028

Hometown: Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Major: Elementary Education; Minor: Environmental Education

Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: One of my favorite sustainable living tips is to always remember to switch off the lights when exiting a room. It may seem small, but it significantly helps conserve energy and fosters a more sustainable environment.