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Emily was a freshman studying Business Administration with options in Accounting and Finance and minoring in Spanish. Emily was the Sustainability Advocate for Sawyer Hall. Her favorite part of the position was interacting with Advocates from the other halls and discussing issues such as dining…

Eli was a sophomore studying Bioengineering and minoring in Philosophy. His favorite part of being a Sustainability Advocate for Handler Hall was learning from his fellow Advocates and sharing their knowledge with Handler residents. As a Sustainability Advocate, Eli worked to increase residents’…

Daniel was a freshman studying Environmental Science: Ecosystems. In the fall semester, he hosted a sustainability trivia night for his dorm, offering an interactive way to learn about environmental issues and how the UNH practices sustainability on its campus. As a Sustainability Advocate, he…

Alexis was an Environmental Engineering major with a dual major in Sustainability. She was a member of the Honors Program and acted as the Public Relations Chair for the university’s chapter of Society of Women Engineers. She also served on the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Advisory…

JP was a junior studying English: Digital Studies at the University of New Hampshire when he interned at St Stephen’s Youth Programs, a non-profit organization that promotes equity in education, employment, and…

Sarah was a freshman Psychology major. Her passions for mental health advocacy led her to apply for the Changemaker Fellowship. During her time with the fellowship, she was interested in participating in Semester in the City where she could pursue a health related internship. Sarah is excited for…

Lauren was a freshman Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology major with a Sustainability dual major. In high school, she worked as a Live Blue Ambassador volunteer for the New England Aquarium. She also created a pilot composting program for her high school and was president of the Environmental…

Daisy Burns was a freshman majoring in Economics with an option in Sustainability and Public Policy. Additionally, she is pursuing a dual major in International Affairs. In high school, Daisy co-led a mindfulness after-school program at the local kindergarten and was part of multiple youth activism…

Brianna was a freshman Nursing major who joined the Changemaker Fellowship to learn how to make sustainable progress in her career. In high school, she participated in the Environmental Club where she worked to educate peers on environmental issues and teach them how to live environmentally…

Arielle was a freshman majoring in Political Science with the hope to attend law school after graduation. During high school , Arielle had a passion for working with children. She was an Assistant Teacher at a daycare center. Now, she is earning her EEC Teaching Certification. Arielle joined the…

Hannah was a freshman, undeclared at the College of Health and Human Services. She entered UNH as a Changemaker Fellow and looked forward to the sense of togetherness and community that the Fellowship brings. Hannah was interested in taking advantage of the Changemaker Fellowship’s connection to…

Eryn Poulin was a freshman English Literature major, with a minor in Psychology. Eryn’s previous leadership roles inspired her to apply for the Changemaker Fellowship. She was thrilled to take part in sustainability development among people and the environment as well as the community. Additionally…