Meet the Team

Austen

Austen is pursuing a B.S. in Real Estate & Development with a minor in Climate Change Studies and a focus in sustainable land management. He has a strong interest in experimental plant development research and plans to continue research in agriculture and sustainability, especially concerning the impacts of anthropogenic waste from agriculture and discarded material.

Nathan

Nathan is a second year majoring in Political Science - International Relations and minoring in Climate Change Studies. As an EcoNaut, he is excited to educate fellow Tritons about sustainable living habits and support campus-wide sustainability initiatives. In his free time, he enjoys exploring San Diego, photography, watching TV, and rock climbing.

Amanda

Amanda is a third-year student majoring in Environmental Policy with double minors in Urban Studies & Planning and Technology, Innovation, & Supply Chain. She is passionate about driving meaningful climate solutions and promoting corporate accountability in sustainability. As an Econaut, Amanda works to strengthen campus sustainability initiatives, particularly on waste reduction, and educating the student body about sustainable living practices. Outside the classroom, you can often find them exploring tide pools, discovering new cat cafés, or hunting down the best pastries in town.

Joseph

Joseph is a BS/MS Biology student studying the behavioral ecology of honey bees in his thesis work. Having graduated as an Environmental Systems and Cognitive Science student in his undergrad at UC San Diego, he has a strong passion for ecological and environmental issues. As an Econaut, Joseph hopes to improve UCSD’s sustainability initiatives. He is most interested in pollinator science, native gardens, protecting biodiversity, and environmental justice. In his free time he enjoys hiking, writing music, and thrifting.