President – Jacob Wynn:

Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Biology, St. Lawrence University

Graduate Degree: PSM in Water Resources Management

Research Interest: Reforming and revitalizing urban drainage systems through the application of ecological engineering and environmental stewardship.

Hobbies: Woodworking, gardening, cooking, and eating.

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Vice President- Janina Jones

Undergraduate Degree: BS in Civil Engineering from the University of the District of Columbia. 

Graduate Degree: PSM in Water Resources Management 

Research Interest: System approaches to sustainability that center most impacted communities, green infrastructure, stormwater retention systems, and accessibility to water. 

Hobbies: Gardening, making beaded jewelry, and hiking.

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Treasurer- Lydia Kidane

Undergraduate Degree: BA in Urban Sustainability from UDC

Graduate Degree: PSM in Water Resource Management

Research Interest: Increasing water quality and accessibility to communities at greater risk and communicating science data to increase education on climate issues related to water.

Hobbies: Road trips, swimming, baking

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Secretary:Shanna White

Undergraduate Degree: BArch from Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Graduate Study: PSM in Urban Agriculture

Research Interest: Carbon sequestration utilizing C4 plants, the environmental impacts of shifting from animal to plant protein, utilizing plants for bioremediation.

Hobbies: Kettlebells, martial arts, hiking, meditation and trying new food.

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Student Chapter Advisor:

Dr. Tolessa Deksissa

Director of Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI), and Professional Science Master's Program, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), UDC

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