As a third-generation Chinese American from San Francisco, Jeffrey Wong is a proud son of a middle-class nurse and architect. His parents imbued him with their spirit of community service and love of natural wonders to become the person he is today. As an Environmental Fellow, Jeffrey hopes to ensure that as society adapts to the impacts of climate change, all solutions are equitable and just, protecting the most vulnerable as much if not more than the most privileged. When he is not thinking about the future of climate resilience, Jeffrey can be found in the kitchen or karaoke booth, experimenting with different recipes while singing a rendition of “Party for One” by the great Carly Rae Jepsen.

Sahar will complete her master’s degree in environmental studies at Western Washington University this spring. At Western, she has focused her studies and research on environmental justice, environmental education, and youth-led action. Previously, Sahar was the High School Program Coordinator at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical gardens in Pittsburgh, PA where she oversaw an environmental challenge for K-12 public and private schools and a high school internship program. Sahar’s work is motivated by the desire to create a more just and inclusive environmental movement.

My name is Amber and I’m a master’s student at Villanova University, currently working on finishing up my degree in environmental science! I’m interested in the environmental non-profit sector as well as land and watershed conservation. I love exploring the outdoors and adventuring to new places, particularly in and around my city of Philadelphia.

Gloria Desanker is working as an environmental analyst for the San Francisco Estuary Institute. She uses remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) to facilitate environmental restoration and conservation. She received her master’s degree from the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University and her bachelor’s degree from the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Virginia.