2010-2011 Eco-Reps
Eco-Rep Student Manager: Maranda (Mandy) Duval
Maranda is a senior Environmental Studies major from Brunswick, Maine. Last year, she studied abroad with the International Honors Program "Rethinking Globalization" in Tanzania, India, New Zealand, and Mexico. It was an unforgettable and life-changing trip. Back on campus, she is musical director for the co-ed a capella group "Drastic Measures" and a student supervisor at the dining hall. Her other interests include art, boardgames, and cooking. She is very excited for her final year at Skidmore, and excited for the Eco-Rep program as well!
North Quad Eco-Reps:
Wait Hall Eco-Rep: Jack Marston
Jack Marston took over as the Wait Hall Eco-Rep beginning in January 2011. He is a freshman from Brookline, MA. He has spent the last twelve summers in the Maine woods. Upon return from a two-week canoe trip this last summer, Jack was welcomed back into society by Rolling Stone's article on the BP oil spill. Brought to tears, he realized the scale of anthropogenic climate change and environmental degradation. As a people-lover, he would hate to see this beautiful planet crumble beneath them. He values education as a tool for social change, and as an Eco-Rep he hopes to help people help themselves. Together they can make a difference!
Jonsson Tower Eco-Reps:
Gwyneth Harris and Charlotte Levy
Gwyn Harris is a sophomore, intending to major in Environmental Science. Born in Buffalo, NY, she spent most of her childhood summers camping and hiking in the Adirondacks where she developed her love for the great outdoors and the environment. Gwyn aspires to study every discipline concerning the environment with a focus on green architecture and city planning. In addition, she loves the arts, especially sculpture and jewelry design, and has been Irish dancing for fourteen years. Gwyn is so very excited to be the Eco-Rep in Jonsson Tower this year! She can't wait to spread environmental awareness and get everyone excited about the green world outside their window!
Charlotte is a sophomore majoring in Biology with Environmental Studies and Geology, crammed in there somehow as well. She is from Newton, MA and enjoys books, cats, and inclement weather. From her preferred post in the tops of trees, she has contemplated the unfortunate environmental cataclysms facing us and has determined to save-the-world, starting with your hall. You may spot her running about in a green cape and a snazzy mask as she sets out to vanquish environmental evil-doing and bring eco-awareness to all in need!
Rounds Hall Eco-Rep:
Camille is a sophomore at Skidmore. Growing up in Los Angeles,her parents always encouraged recycling and an overall awareness of the environment. Though she is undecided about her major, she knows it will have an environmental studies aspect. This summer, she interned at a modern art auction house and ended the summer by driving across the United States with friends. In her free time, you can find her taking hikes in the Santa Monica mountains orchilling with her dog Napoleon. She is really jazzed to raise environmental awareness in Rounds this coming year.
Howe Hall Eco-Rep: Daniel Raudonis
Dan Raudonis is a sophomore from Holliston, Massachusetts. He is an undeclared major, but is interested in French and Environmental Studies. He loves to play tennis and racquetball and can often be found throwing a Frisbee with some friends on the green. Dan is thrilled to be working as an Eco-Rep this year, and hopes to help make positive changes within the Skidmore community.
South Quad Eco-Reps:
McCellan Hall Eco-Rep: Kim Delli Paoli
Kim Delli Paoli is a sophomore from Millington, New Jersey. She plans to major in Environmental Studies, with a focus in sustainability and food, and will be minoring in Studio Art! Growing up on a small farm surrounded by a wildlife reserve has allowed her to grow a deep understanding and love of nature and the outdoors. In her free time, Kim enjoys kayaking, hiking and having fun with the animals and friends. She is very excited to be an EcoRep this upcoming year and hopes to make the Skidmore community an eco-friendly home for all!
Penfield Hall Eco-Rep: Sean O'Brien
Sean O’Brien is a sophomore from Ridgefield, CT. He has always enjoyed all outdoor sports and spends as much time as he can outdoors. While at home in CT, Sean enjoys playing paintball, hiking, and camping in the wildlife refuge behind his house. While at school, he can frequently be found mountain biking miles deep behind Northwoods, or taking spontaneous trips to nearby mountains for some extreme snowboarding. He will also be greeting incoming freshman in the wilderness as a SCOOP peer advisor next year. Sean can’t wait to spread environmental awareness among his fellow Penfielders and bring about some eco-friendly change.
Kimball Hall Eco-Rep: Leandra Cooper
Leandra "Coop" Cooper is a sophomore majoring in Environmental Studies. She spent this past summer doing research for the Environmental Studies Department at Skidmore designing the up-and-coming 'Adirondack Wilderness Experience' course to be offered in the future as a summer course here at Skidmore. She grew up outside of Boston, MA but spent her high school years in Ojai, CA as her family moved to San Antonio, TX, and now has settled in Saratoga Springs. She believes her experiences around the country contribute to her varied environmental interests. She loves having adventures outdoors and can't wait to assume her role as Eco-Rep this year!
Wiecking Hall Eco-Rep: Amanda Vella
Amanda is an English and Gender Studies double major from Brooklyn, New York. She possesses a great respect for and obligation to the environment. She considers herself an eco-feminist, combining her passion for environmentalism and feminism and drawing common ground between the two. (Other than the environment,) she has a love for animals, vegan cupcakes, reading, and spending time with friends. She is quite enthused to be raising consciousness about sustainable life at Skidmore, and working with the Skidmore community to affect change.
Wilmarth Hall Eco-Rep: Sarah Risley
Sarah Risley is a sophomore looking to major in Environmental Studies and English. She loves enjoying warm cups of tea, cooking spicy vegetarian food, practicing yoga, and going on outdoor adventures. A huge fan of travel, Sarah spent a month this past summer working on a sustainable organic farm in Ireland-So many potatoes! She adores meeting new people and exploring new places. Sarah is fascinated by anything to do with sustainable living and "going green" and is very excited to be an Eco-Rep this year!
