{"id":512,"date":"2025-03-15T08:27:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/?p=512"},"modified":"2025-03-15T08:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:27:20","slug":"the-sustainability-grad-fellowship-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/the-sustainability-grad-fellowship-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sustainability Grad Fellowship: Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brief notes for program evaluation of Fall \u201824-25 with the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Center for Climate Action and Sustainability (CCAS)<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Program Overview<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Sustainability Graduate Fellowship Program, currently housed within the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Center for Climate Action and Sustainability (CCAS)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has continued to demonstrate significant value for The Evergreen State College. Originally managed by the Office of Sustainability, the program transitioned to CCAS this fall quarter following leadership changes. Recognizing the program&#8217;s critical role in advancing sustainability initiatives and student learning, CCAS ensured its continuation and integration into our broader climate action goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impact and Key Achievements<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The fellows have been instrumental in driving tangible progress across campus sustainability initiatives, providing both operational support and thought leadership. Below are highlights of their contributions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advancing Sustainability Metrics<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fellows played a key role in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AASHE STARS<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> reporting, identifying areas for improvement to feasibly elevate Evergreen from Silver to Gold status.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their insights have informed strategies to enhance Evergreen&#8217;s sustainability performance with high-impact, low-lift actions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Historically they have contributed to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">greenhouse gas emissions reporting<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, gaining hands-on experience with institutional sustainability assessments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Land Stewardship and Policy Development<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fellows supported the development of a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Land Stewardship Initiative<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, emphasizing ecologically sustainable and Indigenous-informed practices. This work has since been absorbed into the Space and Land Use Group (SLUG).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their collaboration with SLUG has enhanced campus governance protocols, ensuring sustainable land management practices are incorporated into decision-making.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flagship Projects<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/the-evergreen-state-college-and-olympia-community-solar-celebrate-the-thunderdome-solar-project\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thunderdome Pavilion Solar PV Array<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Fellows led and supported the successful $256,000 grant initiative to install a solar photovoltaic array on the Thunderdome pavilion, contributing to campus renewable energy goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGXCw9WAnk\/ldR7at5DlxB5Qb0cZquJ0g\/view?utm_content=DAGXCw9WAnk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h3860d802cb\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bulkhead Removal Project<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Fellows accelerated this project through historical, ecological, and cultural research, reducing the timeline from 1-2 years to under one academic quarter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contributions include educational signage development, public communication, and stakeholder engagement with faculty, students, and community members.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They designed frameworks for future undergraduate research and ecological monitoring at the project site.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhancing Communication and Campus Engagement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fellows have developed educational tools such as <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ArcGIS Story Maps<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to highlight sustainability elements within Evergreen\u2019s built and natural environments. Identifying lost LEED certification records\/resources and have surprised facilities staff with their research and innovative findings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They supported literature reviews and conceptual work for sustainability definitions and frameworks to guide campus initiatives. For later integration into our planned campus-wide Sustainability Action Plan (SAP).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Currently are playing an active role in organizing events like the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rachel Carson Forum<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and public Town Halls on project, ensuring alignment with campus themes and community interests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skill Development and Professional Growth<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The program has provided graduate students with significant professional development opportunities, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Training in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, online platforms).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exposure to interdisciplinary work such as graphic design, public speaking, and stakeholder communications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research and scientific design, enhancing undergraduate research pathways.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Current Scope and Future Goals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Currently, the program supports five graduate fellows: two first years working 10 hours per week, one second year working 20 hours. And another full 20-hour first year as CCAS wanted to utilize all the qualified candidates. Looking ahead, CCAS aims to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expand the fellows&#8217; involvement in policy development, particularly evaluating <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Renewable Energy Certificates<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (RECs) and their alignment with the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clean Energy Transformation Act<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (CETA).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Compile a comprehensive <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainability Timeline<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> documenting Evergreen\u2019s past achievements, current initiatives, and future goals within the <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainability Action Plan (SAP)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support curriculum development, undergraduate research mentorship, and project management training.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Sustainability Graduate Fellowship Program has proven invaluable for accelerating Evergreen&#8217;s sustainability goals, fostering interdisciplinary student learning, and advancing campus initiatives. With continued funding, the program holds immense potential to expand its impact through:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional renewable energy and infrastructure projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanded research, public engagement, and policy development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deeper integration of sustainability into campus operations and student experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CCAS is deeply committed to nurturing the program&#8217;s success and ensuring it serves as a cornerstone for Evergreen\u2019s leadership in sustainability and climate action.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For additional information or updates, please contact the Center for Climate Action and Sustainability.a<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This year\u2019s Fall 2024-25 Fellowship Students include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoTable15Grid4Accent1\" data-tablelook=\"1696\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student Profile<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bio and Digging Deep<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ian Mann<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pronouns<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: They\/Them\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Program\/Year<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Master of Environmental Studies Program Year 1\/2\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hometown<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: San Diego, CA\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Fun Fact About Me<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: I love playing music!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s one project or initiative you\u2019d love to work on during your time here?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am excited about working with the bulkhead removal project, particularly in terms of working on the erosion control measures (soft armoring) and helping manage construction impacts and upland revegetation.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bio:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Ian grew up in San Diego, CA, and has been slowly crawling northward since graduating from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2019 with a B.S. in Environmental Earth and Soil Science. After completing their undergraduate degree, they lived in Chico, CA, and worked for a year for the primary cleanup contractor on the Camp Fire Cleanup Project in Paradise, CA, conducting on-site hazard assessments, site mapping, soil sampling, and contamination monitoring, and also served a summer term with the Washington Conservation Corps. Ian is a first-year student in the MES program and is passionate about a wide range of environmental topics such as biogeochemistry, soil contamination, and political ecology.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emma Hamaker-Teals<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pronouns<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: She\/Her\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Program\/Year<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Masters in Environmental Studies 1st Year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hometown<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Kennewick, Washington\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fun fact: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am an avid reader and hiker<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bio:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> I grew up in Washington but left to pursue my undergraduate degree at the University of Oregon. I graduated with a degree in general social science and a minor in environmental studies. This past spring I did a study abroad in New Zealand and was able to learn firsthand about some of their indigenous environmental conservation methods. This, along with my schooling, got me interested in our environment and the different ways that we can lessen human impact on our earth.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enija Reed<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pronouns<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: She\/They\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Program\/Year<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: First Year MES Student\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hometown: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arlington, Washington\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Fun Fact About Me<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: I love photography and travel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Currently within the MES program and Sustainability Grad Fellowship program, Enija hopes to gain more perspective and knowledge on the field of climate change and sustainability, participate in the public knowledge building surrounding the restoration efforts of the bulkhead project off Geoduck Beach, and gain skills help in her hopeful future of climate and environmental action.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bio: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enija grew up in Washington State, leaving for a year to live in Arizona. With a passion for Marine Biology and Environmental Action, she came back to Washington and started her undergraduate degree at Evergreen State College. During undergrad, she studied climate changes effect on migration and traveled to Morocco, to meet with different NGOs who work with migrants and climate change. In addition to this, she worked with CCAS and participated in a community internship program at the Puget Sound Estuarium, focusing on environmental education, exhibit design, and grant database development.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amanda Rueda<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pronouns<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: She\/Her\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Academic Program\/Year<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Master of Environmental Studies Program Year 2\/2\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hometown<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Born in Riverside, CA but grew up in Centralia, WA.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\">\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s one project or initiative you\u2019d love to work on during your time here?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I am excited to broaden my research experience to habitat restoration and climate science with new ecosystems. One goal is to help with project development for long-term monitoring of forage fish after the Bulkhead removal project!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bio: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amanda graduated from Western Washington University in 2021, majoring in biology with a marine emphasis. She began studying marine mammals as a volunteer in the WWU Marine Mammal Ecology Lab. Then, she interned with Pacific Mammal Research in Anacortes, WA and assisted with photo identification of harbor seals and porpoises.\u00a0 During this time, she was a long-term substitute teacher at Centralia Middle School and enjoyed teaching and encouraging youth. Next, she joined Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research as an animal husbandry intern and helped with rehabilitating stranded and malnourished harbor seal pups.\u00a0 Now, she is in the final year of the Master of Environmental Studies Program with Evergreen and is collaborating with Cascadia Research Collective on her thesis topic on gray whale foraging in the Puget Sound.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Appendix:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Link to Logic Model for Commenting: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/evergreen0.sharepoint.com\/:u:\/s\/CenterforClimateActionandSustainability\/EXYU3LBAh41NvLECx_I_USoBLU4HqzcaiiWFB32OGTolzw?e=fgQ2gk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Logic Model [Fellowship].vsdx<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One-pager on Bulkhead Removal Study: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGXCw9WAnk\/ldR7at5DlxB5Qb0cZquJ0g\/view?utm_content=DAGXCw9WAnk&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link2&amp;utm_source=uniquelinks&amp;utlId=h3860d802cb\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">First Draft<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thunderdome Solar Array Article: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/the-evergreen-state-college-and-olympia-community-solar-celebrate-the-thunderdome-solar-project\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read more here<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meet the Student-Staff: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/meet-the-team\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/ccas\/meet-the-team\/<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brief notes for program evaluation of Fall \u201824-25 with the Center for Climate Action and Sustainability (CCAS)\u00a0 Program Overview\u00a0 The Sustainability Graduate Fellowship Program, currently housed within the Center for Climate Action and Sustainability (CCAS), has continued to demonstrate significant value for The Evergreen State College. 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