OFFICERS FOR 2023-2024:
Kayla Nguyen (She/Her)
Co-Chair
My pronouns are she/her/hers. I am currently a fourth year, Psychological & Brain Sciences major. I am from Stockton, California. I joined ZWC with the purpose of expanding sustainability upon UCSB’s campus.
Fun Fact: My mom and I grow tomatoes in our garden. 🙂
Tiffany Nicolescu (She/Her)
Co-Chair
Hi! My pronouns are she/her and I’m a fourth year, Psychological & Brain Sciences and Environmental Studies major on the pre-pa track. I am from Marin County. I joined ZWC to learn more about how to have a zero waste lifestyle and spread awareness about sustainability.
Fun Fact: I used to work at Trader Joe’s and I love getting little plants when I go!
Lydia Pesce (She/Her)
Administrative Coordinator
Hello! I am a fourth year Environmental studies student, from Oakley, California. I joined the zero waste committee to become a greater part of UCSB’s sustainability efforts, and to learn more about zero waste practices.
Fun fact: I love spending time outdoors and going skiing!
Kai Lam (He/Him)
Treasurer
Hi, I’m Kai a third year biological sciences major from Irvine, California. I join zero waste because I want to understand how committees and volunteers in general are jointly working together to help the environment.
Fun Fact: I used to like snakes a lot as a kid until I got bitten by one.
Alicia Yu (She/Her)
Public Outreach Coordinator
Hi, I’m Alicia a fourth year Linguistics major from Fremont, California. I joined Zero Waste Committee to be involved in campus sustainability and be on a board where I could take real steps towards a better future.
Fun fact: I spent my entire third year in Chile!
Anna Tackabery (She/Her)
Public Outreach Coordinator
Hi, I’m Anna a fourth year Environmental Studies major from Marin County. I joined ZWC, because I would love to see more sustainability, consumption awareness, and hopefully completely zero waste at UCSB! I’m very passionate about reducing my carbon footprint and love to educate others on theirs and the ways they can reduce their environmental impact
Fun Fact: I hiked Machu Picchu!
Molly McGee (She/Her)
Activities Coordinator
Hey! I’m Molly, a third year Environmental Studies major from Santa Monica, CA. I joined the ZWC to learn more about zero waste, help UCSB work towards its waste reduction goals, and promote creative easy waste reduction practices among students!
Fun Fact: My favorite way to procrastinate is making recycling art!
Lux Ray (She/Her)
Compost Coordinator
Hi, I’m Lux a third year Geography major from Alexandria, Virginia. I joined the Zero Waste Committee because I think that college campuses are a great place to kickstart zero waste efforts and teach a broad community about sustainability!
Fun Fact: I studied architecture and climate resilience in Thailand this summer!
Kristen Wu
Compost Coordinator
Hi, I’m Kristen a fourth year Statistics and Data Science major from Pleasanton, California! I was drawn to zero waste because I firmly believe in being more mindful about sustainability and the human toll on the environment.
Fun Fact: I have a kitten named Lala!
Annika Brydon (She/Her)
Activities Coordinator
Hi, I’m Annika a fourth year Environmental Studies major from Berkeley, California. I join the zero waste committee to help educated UCSB on different ways you can live a more sustainable life!
Fun Fact: I am fluent in Finnish
Fiona Wallace
Zero Waste Festival Coordinator
Aidan Flynn (she/her)
Zero Waste Athletics Coordinator
Hi, I’m Aidan a third year Environmental Studies major from San Clemente, California.I joined Zero Waste Committee because I wanted to get more involved in the environmentally-conscious community on campus.
Fun Fact: I’m on the Women’s Water Polo team!
Taylor McEvilly (She/Her)
Zero Waste Athletics Coordinator
Hi! I’m Taylor McEvilly a third year Environmental Studies major from Lake Elsinore, California. I am really passionate about sustainable food systems and want to bring more zero waste practices to UCSB athletic events.
Fun Fact: I’m on the women’s water polo team at UCSB!
