About Us

OFFICERS FOR 2024-2025:

Aidan Flynn (She/Her)

Co-Chair

My name is Aidan. I am a fourth-year Environmental Studies (B.S.) major. I joined ZWC because I wanted to be involved in teaching and inspiring the UCSB community to be less wasteful.

Matthew Schoen (He/Him)

Co-Chair

My name is Matthew I am a 3rd year Environmental Studies (B.S) major. I saw ZWC as a great way to get more involved in UCSB and further my education in environmental studies.

Livia Cherry (She/Her)

Administrative Coordinator

Hello! I am a 2nd year double major in Environmental Studies and Geography from Venice Beach, California. I joined ZWC to make an impact on UCSB and further my involvement in my major.

Dylan Lam (He/Him)

Treasurer

Hi I’m Dylan a 4th year biological sciences major. I want to join the Zero Waste Committee because I am passionate about promoting sustainable living and believe that raising awareness about composting and zero-waste practices is crucial for protecting our environment. I am eager to contribute to initiatives that reduce waste and encourage our community to adopt more environmentally-friendly habits.

Cameron Curtin (She/Her)

Public Outreach Coordinator

I am a 2nd year History of Public Policy and Sociology double major. I joined ZWC because I wanted to surround myself with like-minded people and have a chance to make a difference in the community.

Kendra DolanDesCoteaux (She/Her)

Public Outreach Coordinator

Hello! I’m Kendra I am a second year Communications major, I wanted to be apart of making UCSB more sustainable and get more people involved in AS Zero Waste.

Melissa Mayes (She/Her)

Activities Coordinator

Hi! My name is Melissa I am a 2nd year Biology major. I joined ZWC because I wanted to be more involved in my environment and help make UCSB a more sustainable community!

Natalie Aguilar (She/Her)

Activities Coordinator

Hi my name is Natalie. I am a 2nd year Sociology major. I joined ZWC to take initiative on campus and take the chance to branch out to meet new people and make a difference in our community in any way I could.

Ethan Lin (He/Him)

Compost Coordinator

Hi, My name is Ethan and I am a 2nd year Biology major. I joined the ZWC so I can improve the composting infrastructure here at UCSB!

Keira Baden (She/Her)

Compost Coordinator

Hi! I’m Keira a 3rd year double major in, Environmental Studies and Political Science. I joined ZWC to help educate students about composting infrastructure at UCSB and in Isla Vista with the hope of reducing food waste.

Hailey Knudsen (She/Her)

Zero Waste Festival Coordinator

Hi, I’m Hailey a 4th year Sociology major with a minor in Applied Psychology. I wanted to share with other students at UCSB how easy it is to make a few changes in your everyday routine to live a less wasteful life!

Adrianna Rajewska (She/Her)

Zero Waste Festival Coordinator

Hi, I’m Adrianna a second year Environmental Studies major. I joined ZWC because, I love our planet and want to keep it beautiful and clean for the future starting with our campus!

Ellie Schomberg (she/her)

Zero Waste Athletics Coordinator

Hi! I’m Ellie a 3rd year Environmental Studies (B.S. ) major. I joined ZWC to help bring more environmental sustainability to UCSB’s athletic department!

Cami Mras (She/Her)

Zero Waste Athletics Coordinator

Hi, I’m Cami a 4th year Environmental Studies major. I joined ZWC to help try and not only make athletics more sustainable, but also engage with other community members that want to make the UCSB community more environmentally friendly!