Environmental Affairs Department
Advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and student-led climate action at UNC.
Contact: eprosser@unc.edu
Ellie Prosser
Director
Ellie Prosser, Director of Environmental Affairs, is a junior majoring in Environmental Studies with minors in Public Policy and Geographic Information Sciences. She enjoys her role because she is passionate about raising awareness and addressing environmental challenges affecting the school and community. She is excited to connect and collaborate with environmental organizations on campus and uplift voices in the environmental community. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, listening to music, thrifting, and traveling.
Our Mission
The Environmental Affairs Department is dedicated to advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and student-led climate action at UNC. We aim to amplify student voices on environmental challenges we face on campus, while teaching students about topics like public health, clean energy, and environmental justice issues.
Our efforts will promote sustainable infrastructure and conservation by fostering collaboration and addressing key campus policies. Through proactive planning, policy advocacy, and inclusive engagement, we seek to build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable UNC.
Current Projects
The Environmental Affairs department is actively leading several initiatives:
Immediate Projects (November)
- Energy Transition Town Hall: A meeting facilitating conversation between students and faculty about district energy at UNC.
- Environmental Networking Event: An environmental career fair for students interested in pursuing careers in sustainability fields.
Spring Projects
- Environmental Justice Panel: Spreading awareness to the student body about environmental issues on or around our campus disproportionately affecting marginalized populations.
- Revamped Runway: A collaborative, cross-school sustainable fashion show focused on promoting environmental justice and education.
Ongoing Initiatives
- Environmental Student Organization Network (ESON): Connecting diverse environmental organizations across campus to foster streamlined communication, address gaps and needs, and present new opportunities for collaboration and joint events.
- Edible Campus Garden: Establishing a garden on South Campus to expand access to gardening opportunities, provide local produce, and promote environmental education.
Deputy Director
Stella Erwin
Deputy Director
Environmental Affairs Staff
- Anjali Sankale
- Emma Sherrill
- Helene Hunter
- Kendall Ford
- Maeve Powell
- Philip Sparling
- Lydia Stranathan
- Sierra Stubbs
- Lila Yackee
