Our Staff

Hey, I’m Cade! I am a senior studying biology and computer science. Originally from Greensboro, NC. My first experience with the SEC was an Eco Rep my freshman year. Since then, I have wanted to continue working with the SEC and its vision of a more sustainable future. As a…

Hi, my name is Morgane and I am a Co-Director with the SEC! I'm an Environmental Studies major with a background in sustainable agriculture and I am pursuing a minor in Astronomy.  During my gap year, I farmed locally and in Argentina to gain a wide variety of cultural perspectives…

Hey, y’all! I am Moriah, the EcoRep Coordinator. I am majoring in Ecology and Environmental Biology (with no minors), class of 2020. I am from Conway which is rural Northeast North Carolina.  I love plants, the Lord, swimming, chai tea, hiking, cats (indoors or on a leash), matcha, kayaking, pretty…

Hi, I’m Aly! I am an Environmental Studies major, Spanish minor. Brevard, NC is my home, less than an hour from Asheville. My whole childhood was spent roaming the forests and experiencing the beautiful natural splendor that Western North Carolina has to offer. From this upbringing, I developed a passion…

Hey! My name is Zoe, and I am an Environmental Studies major with a concentration in Ecology and Environmental Biology. I love hiking, yoga, hanging out with my cat, Tofu and spending time in nature. I’m from Orlando, Florida, but the mountains have always held a special place in my…

Hi! My name's Kennedy Alexander Sloop, but I go by Alex. I am majoring in English Literature and plan to teach in the future after getting my Master's at a higher university. I have a particular interest in American literature and Environmental literature. I enjoy reading, spending time with friends,…

Hi, my name is Madison and I am the garden manager of Castanea! I study art and environmental science with a minor in arts management. I am from Massachusetts and spent much of my childhood in the Berkshires, which is where I developed my love for nature. My interests include…

My name is Erika and I’m double majoring in Economics and Business Management, graduating in the Spring of 2020.  My interest in Green Finance and involvement with UNCA Divest led to my current position as the ESG Fund Coordinator with the SEC.  When I’m not trying to save the world,…

I’m in my second year graduating in 2021 with a double major in anthropology and biology and a sociology minor, I use she/her pronouns, and I’m currently doing research on pitcher plants with Dr. Ward. I enjoy gardening and hanging out with my cat, Dumpling, and dog, Ozzy.

Hi! I’m a senior Health & Wellness Promotion major with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Most of my environmental activism has been outside of academia, but I have been a co-president of Active Students for a Healthy Environment, UNCA’s oldest environmental club, for three years. I am…

Hi, my name is Tallis Monteiro! I am majoring in International Studies with minors in Environmental Studies and Human Rights Studies. I am also passionate about hiking, camping, and music. I was able to gain experience in sustainable farm work at a Town Farm & Sustainability Center in my home…