TEAM

Cassy’s role is to develop and execute a robust Education and Outreach plan, assist the Director of Sustainability with annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory requirements, manage and develop the student employees, facilitate opportunities for further student involvement, and otherwise expand the capacity of the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP). Her position will also play a role in project research, various areas of strategic planning, and in developing proposals. Cassy has a keen interest in prioritizing the the water conservation, food and gardens, and energy efficiency pillars.

Rylee focuses on waste diversion efforts through projects such as the Green Office Program and Compost Expansion. She helps the campus sustainability continue to grow by tracking and assessing data around waste diversion and campus emissions to find ways to reach ASCP’s goal of a 35% diversion rate by 2024 and lessen our environmental impact on as many fronts as possible. By collaborating with EcoReps, event staff, campus faculty, and our marketing team, Rylee is able to create and implement projects and educational events that add to a campus-wide effort towards a more eco-friendly and earth-conscious institution. Rylee is a strong believer in collaboration and the power of leading by example. She looks forward to engaging as many people as possible to work toward a common goal of making the Auraria campus a spearhead in environmentalism and creating a domino effect that radiates outward, encouraging sustainable mindsets and a sense of stewardship in every individual.

Robbie's role is to lead the compost program by orchestrating the collection, sorting, and on-site processing of organic waste. His overarching objective is to divert all organic waste produced by AHEC from the landfill, and to instead repurpose it for use in the soils across the campus. His responsibilities encompass supervising the implementation of an advanced in-vessel composter and overseeing the production of nutrient-rich compost. Collaborating closely with the ASCP team, students, faculty, and staff, Robbie's work will be instrumental in achieving the campus's waste diversion targets. Moreover, Robbie will assist in research aimed at the multifaceted benefits of composting and to establish a replicable model for other educational institutions and communities.

Erin is currently working towards her MS in Environmental Science at CU Denver and has always had a passion for sustainability. She grew up exploring the outdoors of Colorado. She worked as a naturalist in Homer, Alaska and as a secondary science teacher in Antigua, Guatemala. She is excited to take her enthusiasm for our natural world to the ASCP team as the Waste Diversion Graduate Assistant. Here, Erin will oversee the Green Offices program and assist with Green Events. She believes ASCP's impact is a great way to start thinking globally and acting locally.

After an eight-year career in the performing arts, Amy Nash has discovered a passion for Ecology and Environmental sciences. Currently enrolled at the Community College of Denver, she plans to graduate and enroll in a four-year school to pursue a bachelor's degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Amy is the ASCP's first student employee from the Community College of Denver, working with the Waste Diversion team to reduce campus landfill rates and make the campus environment healthier for the students, staff, and urban wildlife who share the space. Her favorite animals are turtles because of their cute tails and tushies.

Alexia is an undergraduate student at MSU Denver studying Environmental Science with a
certificate in Water Studies and a minor in History. She has a passion for the environment
and sustainability. In her role with the waste diversion team, she hopes to expand on and
put into action the knowledge that she has obtained so far through her education. Outside
of work and school, she enjoys reading and writing, and you will often find her spending
most of her time with friends and family, preferably outdoors when possible.

Jennifer is getting her MS in Marketing from CU Denver. She has a passion for making an impact in her community.  Her role entails helping managing the marketing efforts and growth at the ASCP. After she graduates, she hopes to work with a non-profit in either sustainability or at an animal shelter, raising awareness and fundraising. Outside of work and school, Jennifer enjoys taking her dog on adventures, going to basketball games and hanging out with her family.

Cameron is an undergraduate student at MSU Denver studying Psychology. His role is to help with communication and logistics for the marketing team. He cares passionately about sustainability and has taken courses to become more environmentally responsible. His hobbies include singing, worship, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

Aya is an undergraduate student at MSU Denver studying Communication Design and minoring in Digital Marketing. Her role is to market the ASCP via social media platforms. Aya believes social media is an incredibly powerful tool when it comes to promoting important environmental and social issues and wants to amplify the ASCP's voice on social media.

Lucinda is an undergraduate student at MSU Denver obtaining a BFA in Communication Design. She hopes to use her studies in graphic design for creative and impactful ways to inspire environmental change and education. She works as the graphic design artist within the ASCP, focusing on getting the word out about our events, information, and current efforts to make campus a more sustainable community. She also helps to manage campus events with a focus on education and outreach through our media outlets. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, camping, and making art in her free time.

Lili is an undergraduate student at MSU studying Industrial Design. Their role in ASCP is to collect, sort, and process on-campus organic waste and repurpose it into compost for the landscaping on campus. Lili hopes that learning about compost can inspire them to use sustainable materials in their own design as well as promote health and community. Outside of work and school, Lili likes to go on long bike rides, read books, and hang out with their cat at home.

Max is a senior as MSU Denver and currently getting his BS in Environmental Science and looking to go into the field of renewable energy and sustainability. With a passion for the environment and a small background in waste management, Max’s role with ASCP includes sorting, collecting, and processing organic waste into compost. He is enthusiastic on helping the Auraria Campus divert all the organic waste out of the landfills, and into our soils. Outside of his job, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors and listening to and playing music.

Uyen is currently pursuing a second bachelor's degree in Biology on the Organisms and Ecosystems Track at CU Denver. Her journey has been shaped by her commitment to social justice and environmental conservation, explored through various roles. Most recently, Uyen contributed to land conservation efforts, working on projects focused on noxious weed removal and trail building. She is excited to join the compost team, where she hopes to support the ASCP mission of sustainability and the campus's compost operations!