Living Campus Fellows
Mary Meeks
Degree Program: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Focus Area: Living Campus Fellowship – Biodiversity
About Mary
Q: What are you working on with the Office of Sustainability this semester?
A: I am currently conducting a campus-wide biodiversity study classifying all plants located on Georgia Tech’s campus as either a native, non-native, or invasive species. The goal of this assessment is to be able to create a report with comprehensive recommendations on how to transition the landscaping on campus to native plants.
Q: What does sustainability mean to you?
A: For me, sustainability means having a future-focused mindset, and acting in ways that will have positive future ramifications.
Q: What is your favorite sustainability daily practice?
A: My favorite way to practice sustainability is by shopping locally – especially at nearby farmer’s markets.
Kolinkar Roy
Degree Program: Business Administration with a Concentration in Information Technology Management
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Focus Area: Living Campus Fellowship – Resilience
About Kolinkar
Q: What are you working on with the Office of Sustainability this semester?
A: This semester, I am conducting a Battery Storage and Resiliency Assessment aimed at transforming McCamish Pavilion into Georgia Tech’s first Resilience Hub. The hub will be powered by a solar grid integrated with batteries for long-term energy storage, aiding in the shift toward green energy and providing an emergency power source for the campus.
Q: What does sustainability mean to you?
A: To me, sustainability means living within our means over the long run, whether it involves the consumption of water, electricity, food, or other resources. Being sustainable requires prioritizing long-term stability over short-term convenience to ensure that resources remain available for everyone.
Q: What is your favorite sustainability daily practice?
A: My favorite daily sustainability practice is turning off all the lights in my apartment when they’re not needed. It’s a simple yet often overlooked habit that I enjoy incorporating into my routine to live more sustainably.
Luke Riley
Degree Program: Business Administration with a Concentration in Information Technology Management
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Focus Area: Living Campus Fellowship – Utilities & Procurement
About Luke
Q: What are you working on with the Office of Sustainability this semester?
A: I am working on a Scope 3 GHG Purchasing Assessment for Georgia Tech.
Q: What does sustainability mean to you?
A: Sustainability to me means truly taking part in and promoting for practices that leave the world in a better place than we found it.
Q: What is your favorite sustainability daily practice?
A: My favorite sustainability daily practice is using a reusable water bottle.
Isabel Torres
Degree Program: Operations & Supply Chain Management
Expected Graduation: Fall 2024
Focus Area: Living Campus Fellowship – Food Procurement
About Isabel
Q: What are you working on with the Office of Sustainability this semester?
A: I am calculating Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions related to food procurement, with a focus on supplier emissions and transportation. By analyzing procurement data from over 30 suppliers, I am tracking food purchases made by GT Dining during the last fiscal year. Additionally, I will be identifying high-emission food categories and developing a comprehensive action plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions, aligning my efforts with Georgia Tech’s Climate Action Plan.
Q: What does sustainability mean to you?
A: Sustainability means taking a holistic approach to problem-solving, understanding that every decision we make, whether in business, policy, or personal life, has long-term consequences for the planet and society. Living sustainably means that people try to manage their needs in a way that will allow future generations to do the same.
Q: What is your favorite sustainability daily practice?
A: My favorite sustainability practice is bringing reusable grocery bags every time I go to the store. It’s a simple habit, but it reduces the need for single-use plastic or paper bags, which helps cut down on waste and lowers my environmental footprint.
Abraham Werner
Degree Program: Civil Engineering and Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies
Expected Graduation: Spring 2027
Focus Area: Living Campus Fellowship – Micromobility
About Abraham
Q: What are you working on with the Office of Sustainability this semester?
A: I am working on completing a campus micromobility assessment and proposing potential mobility solutions with an assortment of feasibility reports.
Q: What does sustainability mean to you?
A: To me, sustainability means creating a world focused on progress that lasts.
Q: What is your favorite sustainability daily practice?
A: My favorite daily sustainability practices are walking and biking.
Jack Elliott
Degree Program: Economics & International Affairs
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Focus Area: Living Campus Fellowship – Pedestrianization
About Jack
Q: What are you working on with the Office of Sustainability this semester?
A: I’m creating a plan to celebrate the progress toward a car-free GT while helping students safely navigate its changing layout.
Q: What does sustainability mean to you?
A: To be sustainable is a responsibility; it’s a promise to future generations.
Q: What is your favorite sustainability daily practice?
A: My favorite daily sustainability practice is shopping second-hand.
Gabriella Nguyen
Degree Program: Computer Science
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Focus Area: Living Campus Fellowship – Zero Waste & Recycling
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