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Student Sustainability Fellows

Our student fellows for the 2024–2025 academic year are:

  • Hazel Fitzpatrick
    Hazel Fitzpatrick
    Sophomore, Communication
    Hi, my name is Hazel Fitzpatrick and I am the Sustainability Communication Fellow. I am a sophomore studying communication with minors in nonprofit Communication and Leadership and Management. I work on all things communication for Emerson Sustainability, including our Instagram account. I have always loved spending time outdoors and hiking. Protecting our planet is a huge responsibility; however, I believe countless simple adjustments can make a huge difference. My goal is to reach all communities through multiple forms of communication to share information about our beautiful planet.
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    Katie Koenig
    Junior, Creative Writing Major

    My name is Katie Koenig. I’m a Creative Writing major. I’ve always been interested in sustainability, especially my individual efforts that can contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of my small slice of the world! Ever since I was a kid I was immersed in ecology; whether learning about three bins (and the reasons why they’re different sizes) in school, picking up fertilizer from the local recycling/compost plant for my family garden, or getting fresh deliveries of beans and vegetables homegrown from my neighbor’s yard!

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    Lizzy Pereira
    Junior, Political Communications Major

    Hi, I’m Lizzy and I’m a Writing, Literature & Publishing major! Our generation will be the most impacted by the climate crisis. Sustainability, especially on college campuses, is a small but important step to making a difference! I’m a climate activist, and I’ve fought for sustainable energy locally here in Massachusetts. Besides activism, I love music, reading, and cats!

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    Ria Wipperfurth
    Sophomore, Interdisciplinary Studies

    My name is Ria and I am the Waste Diversion Fellow. I will be taking on proper waste sorting for the residence halls, dining halls and around campus. You’ll also see me at different events talking about how to be more sustainable. I am in an Interdisciplinary Studies major studying sustainability and marketing. With my degree I hope I can implement change in policies and reduce mass wastes businesses cause.

Sustainability Committee

The Emerson Sustainability Committee, comprising faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and graduate students, encourages environmental, social, and financial actions that reflect the College’s commitment to sustainable practices. This Committee meets regularly throughout the fall and spring semesters. Campus Services appoints members annually, considering expertise, passion, and commitment. Please email sustainability [at] emerson.edu (sustainability[at]emerson[dot]edu) to reach the committee. Current members are:

  • Nancy Howell (Staff)
  • Jen Lamy (Staff)* 
  • Amy Rinaldo (Staff) 
  • Homa Sarabi (Staff)
  • Jon Honea (Faculty)
  • Nejem Raheem (Faculty)
  • Sara Salimbeni (Faculty)
  • Todd Smith (Faculty)
  • Michael Tucker (Faculty)
  • Paul Turano (Faculty) 

*Committee chair

Contact us

Want to stay in touch with the Sustainability office? 

Email: sustainability [at] emerson.edu (sustainability[at]emerson[dot]edu)
Phone: (617) 824-8954
Twitter and Facebook: @GreenEmerson