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Kennedy Edvalson

Kennedy is an undergraduate studying Environmental Science and Sustainability. Kennedy grew up in the Pacific Northwest but now resides in Provo with her husband and loves it. Kennedy is passionate about creating sustainable solutions for the average person and showing others how they can make easy changes in their lives that have real impacts on the environment. Fun fact: Even though she studies the Environment, she actually hates being outside.
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Katie Harrington

Katie Harrington is an undergraduate student at BYU probably wearing chacos right now. That’s because she is from Oregon and studies environmental science and sustainability. She dabbles in classical cello, philosophy, eating vegetables, and latin dance. After graduating, she hopes to become a lawyer that bridges that gap between climate change science and political action. She currently serves as a lab manager.
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Colin Peacock

Colin is an undergraduate studying Environmental Science and Sustainability. He spends way too much time climbing mountains and trying to ski down them. He loves trees, and all things nature, and hopes to have a career where he can learn about the processes of the natural world forever.
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Shanae Tate

Shanae Tate is a Salt Lake City native who enjoys hiking, musical theater, and playing with her nieces and nephews.
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Keegan Hammond

Formally educated in plant ecology and environmental sciences, Keegan likes to study how plants interact with their surroundings.
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Austin Pearce

Staff scientist at Field to Market, the leading sustainable agriculture nonprofit in the US.
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Austin Child

Austin is an undergrad studying Applied Mathematics (for now at least). He has many different interests that make it difficult to pick one pathway forward, but he is super excited to find connections between environmental sustainability and mathematical analysis. His two favorite things are putting on fresh clothes right out of the dryer and finding new places to explore. His favorite body of water is Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone.
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Eduardo Rios

Eduardo is a senior at the Marriott School of Business specializing in Global Supply Chain Management with a secondary focus on Environmental Science and Sustainability. Interested in the intersection of business and science, he plans to pursue a Juris Doctorate and an MBA.
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Paden Allsup

Paden is a Master’s student from Orem, Utah, who graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science in 2022. He spends an irresponsible amount of time climbing, fly fishing, and studying Alpine environments, more specifically the water in them. His research interests are in finding Machine Learning applications to Ecohydrological problems. His prior research involves using Recurrent Neural Networks to predict and model Hydrochemical behavior of the Colorado River.
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Alberto Morales

Alberto is an undergrad student from Cincinnati, OH studying Environmental Science and Sustainability with a minor in Urban & Regional Planning. Growing up he learned to respect and reverence the outdoors. He hopes to 1) help large companies reach their sustainability goals and 2) help communities become better stewards of the Earth.
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Ella Reid

Ella is an undergrad student from Las Vegas, Nevada. She is studying Environmental Science & Sustainability with a minor in Business. Ella is interested in studying conservation and sustainability. Having grown up in the desert, water conservation is an issue close to her heart. Ella loves skiing, hiking, and generally being outside. She loves working in the field, and exploring the outdoors of Utah County.
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Noah Hancock

Noah is an undergrad senior studying Public Health: Environmental/ Occupational Health emphasis with a minor in Environmental Science and Sustainability. He’s from Lake Tahoe, California, and loves snowboarding, reggae music, and enjoying the beauty of the earth and our surroundings. Noah works for BYU Risk Management calibrating industrial hygiene equipment and doing environmental and air quality testing.
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Phineas Parker

Phineas is an undergrad student from Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a pre-law student, studying Environmental Science and Sustainability. Phineas loves all outdoor activities especially skiing, rock climbing, and backpacking. Phineas is passionate about environmental issues and preserving our beautiful planet.
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George Eppel

George is a Sophomore student studying Environmental Science and Sustainability. He is a first generation South African American who grew up across the US as well as France and Singapore. He is fascinated by regenerative agriculture and restoration ecology. He also loves making niche playlists on Spotify, reading the classics, learning new languages, and growing orchids.
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Meredith Murdock

Meredith is a Junior studying Environmental Science & Sustainability and Economics. She is from Missoula Montana and grew up loving the outdoors. Her hobbies include hiking, rafting, kayaking, reading, and playing tennis. After her undergrad she hopes to work in environmental policy and environmental economics.
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Coleman Jarvis

Coleman is a freshman planning on a major in Environmental Science and Sustainability. Having lived around vulnerable, yet incredible natural environments, Coleman feels inclined to help preserve our planet and the places that people call home. Coleman’s hobbies include running, being outdoors, watching football (especially BYU), listening to Taylor Swift, and eating enchiladas. He is excited to be a part of the Labbott and other environmental communities on campus!
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Valeria Prieto

Valeria is a co-lab manager and is studying Environmental Science & Sustainability. She is an international student from Huancayo, Peru. Valeria loves learning about the environment and different peoples. She hopes to help people connect with nature, and would love to find ways to improve Peruvians’ life quality through environmental science research.
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Allison Phillips

Allison is from Southern California and in her last year studying Environmental Science with a minor in International Development. She loves plants and would love to work in sustainable agriculture and food security. Her hobbies include crochet, cooking, playing basketball, and staring at ducks!
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