Environmental Leadership Program

The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) at the University of Oregon is an amazing opportunity for students to engage in service-based learning projects designed to provide support to local organizations. These programs help students gain invaluable leadership and communication skills. Through career development workshops and project specific trainings, students learn about the benefits and challenges of collaborating with community partners in professional settings. Restoring Connections is one of two Environmental Education projects that develops and implements curriculum to local elementary and middle school students.


For more information on the Environmental Leadership Program and the programs it offers to undergraduates, visit the Environmental Leadership Program website.

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2015 Restoring Connections Team

Ashley AdelmanPlanning, Public Policy and Management | Environmental Studieshttp://aeadelman.wix.com/portfolioAshley spent her childhood exploring the beautiful Willamette Valley. She is passionate about sustainable agriculture and permaculture design. Ashley continues to pursue training to serve as an advocate for experiential education, community engagement and social equity.	Roslyn BraunEnvironmental Studieshttp://roslynbraun.weebly.com/Growing up in the Bay Area California, Roslyn experienced urban and rural living. Both this and her 15 summers at outdoor justice camps helped her develop a love for the earth and deep desire for equality. After completing ELP and gaining her Environmental Studies degree, she plans to have a farm with her family while being an environmental activist and outdoor environmental educator.
Luke HolladayEnvironmental Studiesholladaylucas.weebly.comLuke was born in Los Angeles but grew up in Reno, Nevada where he learned to love and cherish the mountains around him and the beautiful places they hold. After graduating in the spring with his degree in Environmental Studies, he will focus his career on bridging the gap between large businesses and sustainable ways of living.	Kiki Kruse Environmental Studieshttps://kiki-kruse-qv71.squarespace.comKiki grew up in the foothills of Mt. Hood, a setting that fostered her love of the natural world. She is pursuing an Environmental Studies degree and finds passion in exposing children to a world of art and the wonders of nature. Kiki hopes to leverage the experience she gained in ELP to pursue a career in environmental and outdoor education.
Kerry SheehanGeology | Outdoor Leadershiphttp://kerrysheehan.weebly.com/Kerry grew up in South Eugene and found a love for nature early in her life. Hoping to become an outdoor leader, she pursues her passions in studying geology and working with young children through various organizations. She is thrilled to be a part of the ELP team and to continue gaining environmental education and outdoor leadership opportunities.	Zoie Wesenberg Environmental Studies | Geography | Clark Honors Collegezoiewesenberg.squarespace.comZoie spent her childhood in the Pacific Northwest and New Zealand, which sparked her love for the ocean and adventurous travel.  She continues to pursue teaching internationally and a graduate degree environmental law and international diplomacy.
Alicia KristenProject ManagerEnvironmental Studies | Public Folkloregreeninprogress.com/allyAlicia grew up as an urban “Nature Girl” but only once she graduated college and traveled did she get to discover the depth of her love for nature as she raised her own goat herd and worked on educational farms. Living Earth School (Afton, VA) provided the perfect opportunity to blend her interests in education, nature study, and folklore and set her path of fostering communities of nature connection for people of all ages.	Kathryn LynchCo-DirectorEnvironmental Studies ProgramKatie, a member of the UO faculty since 2005, is an environmental anthropologist and has worked all over the world examining issues of community-based natural resource management. Her research interests include resource issues, ecofeminism, critical pedagogy and engaged environmental education. She has a strong commitment to participatory and collaborative approaches and is inspired by the spectacular landscapes found all over Oregon.