Are you passionate about sustainability and want to leave a positive impact at UMBC? If you said yes, then look no further because the Eco-Ambassador (EA) program was designed for students just like you!
What does an Eco-Ambassador do?
The Eco-Ambassadors are a core group of sustainability peer educators. As a peer educator, you will play a vital role in the promotion of sustainable living at UMBC. Peer education embraces the idea that members of the community, rather than outside experts, are in the best position to encourage choices for sustainable living.
As an Eco-Ambassador you will have the freedom to work on a campaign centered around a project of your choosing. You will work closely with the Office of Sustainability and your fellow ambassadors to achieve your goals for the year. The program is created not only to make UMBC more sustainable, but also help students gain skills and professional experience.
Meet Our 21/22 EA Cohort!
Green Residential Hall Champion
Environmental Science & Geography
Collaborates with UMBC housing to implement sustainability initiatives in the residential halls.
Food Security Champion
Megan O’Neill ’22
INDS Major in Sustainable Design, Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Works directly with Retriever Essentials to identify a project/campaign that helps educate and tackle food insecurity on-campus.
Carbon Neutral Champion
Works directly to implement a program that engages students either in dialogues about climate action, hold space for coping with climate distress, or incentivize carbon reduction behaviors.
Sustainable Food Champion
Lilly Minacci ’23
Geography and Environmental Studies
Collaborates with UMBC Dining to identify and coordinate a project on campus to engage students in sustainable eating habits or provide more sustainable options.
Eco-Org Liaison
Biological Science
Collaborates with sustainability related student organizations at UMBC on events and bi-monthly eco-coalition meetings.
Zero Waste Champion
Clare Spain ’22
Geography and Environmental Studies
Collaborates with on-campus stakeholders to identify & coordinate a project or program on-campus focused on sustainable waste management.
Work with the Office of Sustainability!
Eco-Ambassador Applications for 2022/2023 are open!
Posted: April 28, 2022, 2:47 PM
Eco-Ambassador Applications STILL OPEN for next school year!
Application will be closing August 20th!
Posted: August 2, 2021, 10:57 AM
Eco-Ambassador Applications OPEN for next school year
Join our team & help make UMBC a more Sustainable Campus!
Posted: April 29, 2021, 12:28 PM
