OUR VISION
The EIL envisions a world in which citizens care for one another and our common home. To achieve this, we strive to generate interest in environmental problem-solving, while prioritizing inclusivity, diversity and integration of perspectives and approaches to addressing climate change and our most urgent social and ecological challenges. We acknowledge the impact of human behavior in disrupting the delicate balance of ecological systems as well as the obligation of human beings to restore this balance and act as stewards of the natural world. We also recognize the intersections between poverty, racism, colonization, sexism, heterosexism and ecological destruction and believe that balance with the natural world cannot be resolved without also addressing social oppression in all of its forms.
MEET THE TEAM
Nichole Wissman-Weber
Co-Founder
Research Contributor
Nichole Wissman-Weber is an Assistant Professor of Management at the USD. She studies climate adaptation processes and teaches strategic management.
Julia Cantzler
Co-Founder
Research Contributor
Julia Miller Cantzler is an Associate Professor of Sociology at USD. She is also an attorney with expertise in the fields of Federal Indian Law and Environmental Law.
Miranda Holmes
Student Supervisor Graduate Fellow
Master of Business Administration Candidate with Business Analytics Concentration
Passion for ESG & Human-Centered Leadership
Nicole Roeder
Graduate Marketing Assistant
Master of Business Administration Candidate
with Pathway Toward JD
Interested in Sustainable Business and AI Ethics
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Sumayya Sirajudeen
Marketing Specialist
Master of Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration
Interested in Sustainable Marketing
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Fatima Edwan
Marketing Specialist
Master of Business Administration
Interested in Project Management
Cory Syme
Graduate Research Assistant
Master of Business Administration Candidate
& Master of Science in Finance Candidate
Interested in Corporate Strategy
Kate Flaherty
Undergraduate Fellow
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering
Interested in Environmental Integrations
Raquel Jaszkowiak
Undergraduate Fellow
Majoring in Supply Chain Management
& Real Estate
Interested in Sustainable Business
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Theresa Nguyen
Student Alumna '24
Majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry
Interested in Composting Advocacy
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Michael Arellano
Student Alumnus '24
Major in Biophysics
Interested in Research Integration
and Sustainability
Estela Monserrath Osorio
Student Alumna '24
Double major In sociology with a concentration In Law, Crime, Justice & Political Science
Interested In Climate Justice
Marius van Dongen
Student Alumnus
Ocean & Environmental Sciences with Environmental Studies Concentration
Interested in Technological Integration
Ramona Tellez
Student Alumna
Environmental & Ocean Sciences Major with Marine Ecology concentration
Biology & Ethnic Studies Minor
Pi Epsilon member & Torero Tour Guide
Robin Ellam
Student Alumna
MBA with Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Enterprises Concentration
President of Net Impact Club at USD
Meghan Wong
Student Alumna
Industrial & Systems Engineering Major With Sustainability Concentration
Recording Secretary of Tua Beta Pi
Hannah Phelps
Student Alumna
Environmental & Ocean Science Major
Sociology Minor
Former President of USD Sustainability Club
Michelle Robidas
Student Alumna
M.S. in Environmental & Ocean Sciences
Environmental Leadership Fellow for The Nonprofit Institute
Janelle Barraza
Student Alumna
Business Administration Major
Leadership Studies Minor
Former Co-President of Pachamama
Alliance Club
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