Meet the EcoReps!

Emery Etzel

Dorm: Jewell
Year: Freshman 
Major: Education (with focus on english and history)
Why did you join EcoReps? I joined EcoReps because I have a passion for both sustainability and public education.
Fun fact about you: My favorite animals are salamanders!

Mikayla Mika

Dorm: Jewell
Year: Sophomore
Major: Natural Resources and Env. Science
Why did you join EcoReps? To help spread sustainability across campus!
Fun fact about you: I enjoy growing plants and succulents!

Cal Schweitzer

Dorm: Blazer
Year: Freshman
Major: Psychology
Why did you join EcoReps? This planet is beautiful. I like living on it. I want my children to be able to enjoy nature just as much as I do.
Fun fact about you: As of three weeks ago, I had never seen a Marvel movie. I am currently marathoning all of them, and I’ll be done in 1 week (a month after I started!)

Hannah Clark 

Dorm: Blazer
Year: Freshman 
Major: Pre-nursing
Why did you join EcoReps? I joined ecoreps because I want to spread awareness about ways to preserve and protect our planet. I love spending time in nature, and I appreciate having that as an environment I can retreat to to meditate and reflect in. I feel like it is my duty to do everything within my power to help preserve and protect this for generations to come.
Fun fact about you: I used to have a pet duck 🙂

Kae Brandenburg 

Dorm: Boyd
Year: Sophomore 
Major: Electrical Engineering 
Why did you join EcoReps? To help others connect with events and people that make a difference to the earth.
Fun fact about you: I have over 20 succulents and plants and only 3 have died in the last year!

Emily Bissinger

Dorm: Holmes
Year: Freshman 
Major: English/pre-law
Why did you join EcoReps? I joined EcoReps because I’m very passionate about the environment and promoting sustainable practices. I hope I can help to educate those around me about issues facing our planet and help to make a real change on campus! 
Fun fact about you: I know how to juggle!

Lexi Crockett  

Dorm: Holmes
Year: Sophomore
Major: Digital Media Design 
Why did you join EcoReps? Because I want to spread environmental awareness practices to people (specifically freshmen) who didn’t practice sustainability in their homes before they came to UK!
Fun fact about you: I bake and decorate lots of cakes and I’d love to own a bakery someday!

Michael Rohs  

Dorm: Lewis
Year: Freshman 
Major: English 
Why did you join EcoReps? Because of my passion for saving the Earth and educating others.
Fun fact about you: I teach sailing during summers!

Gavin Cooper 

Dorm: Lewis
Year: Freshman
Major: Political Science & CLD
Why did you join EcoReps? To promote sustainability in my hall and around campus
Fun fact about you: I like to read and write in my free time.

Pascalle Le Roy  

Dorm: Johnson
Year: Freshman 
Major: Art History and International Studies 
Why did you join EcoReps? To try and create a more environmentally-conscious atmosphere in my dorm hall
Fun fact about you: I love taking film photos, spending all my time at home with my cat (Marcel du Chat), discovering new restaurants, and being in nature.

Tatiana Byrd

Dorm: Johnson
Year: Freshman
Major: Public health 
Why did you join EcoReps? As an EcoRep I have the resources and ability to encourage more people to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle that will not only benefit all beings on the planet, but their overall health as well.

Natalia Garcia

Dorm: Haggin
Year: Freshman
Major: International Studies
Why did you join EcoReps? I joined EcoReps because I care about the environment and I think it is important to practice sustainability in order to preserve nature and the health of the planet.
Fun fact about you: A fun fact about me is that my parents are from Colombia so I can speak fluent Spanish!

Faith Murphy

Dorm: Haggin
Year: Sophomore
Major: Civil engineering
Why did you join EcoReps? I’m really interested in sustainability and green design, and I wanted to get more involved!
Fun fact about you: I love reading fantasy and watching thrillers!

Quincy Ipsaro

Dorm: UFlats
Year: Senior
Major: Biology 
Why did you join EcoReps? I wanted to help residents understand their ecological impact on campus and raise awareness of the composting program that is unique to our building.
Fun fact about you: I love to travel and I’ve been to Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador, and the Galápagos Islands.

Rachel Mushlin

Dorm: UFlats
Year: Sophomore
Major: Chemistry
Why did you join EcoReps? It’s a great opportunity to explore innovative ways for helping our environment, and ultimately everyone we interact with!
Fun fact about you: I’m minoring in French and got to visit France with my dad when they won the World Cup in 2018! 

Lilly Paul

Dorm: Ball
Year: Freshman
Major: Biology Pre-med.
Why did you join EcoReps? I care strongly about the environment and how we need to help the earth as much as we can!!
Fun fact about you: I love watching crime shows/documentaries and it sparked my interest into my dream job choice (forensic medical examiner)!

Rohan Desai

Dorm: Ball
Year: Freshman 
Major: Chemistry 
Why did you join EcoReps? Because I am passionate about sustainability and want to have an opportunity to use that passion to make the UK community a better place.
Fun fact about you: I love watching movies and TV shows (especially Marvel movies) and playing sports in my free time! 

Kitachon Pimsri-Bradley

Dorm: Ball
Year: Senior
Major: Architecture 
Why did you join EcoReps? I joined EcoReps because I want to utilize my role as a Senior Resident Advisor to make a difference within the residence halls and our beautiful campus!
Fun fact about you: I was a tour guide at a chocolate factory for 3 years!

Shaun Lavin

Dorm: Woodland Glen III
Year: Freshman 
Major: Electrical Engineering 
Why did you join EcoReps? I am passionate about sustainability and want to encourage other people to do as much as they can to help the environment.
Fun fact about you: I love being outside, meeting new people, and hanging out with friends!

Leonia Stinson

Dorm: Woodland Glen IV
Year: Sophomore 
Major: Hospitality Management
Why did you join EcoReps? I care about the environment and campus life.
Fun fact about you: I love listening to music during my free time.

Kyle Reese

Dorm: Woodland Glen V
Year: Freshman
Major: Russian and International Economics
Why did you join EcoReps? I am passionate about sustainability and the environment. I want to do my part however I can.
Fun fact about you: I love playing guitar. It’s my favorite way to de-stress!