Zero Waste Team Members

Sustainability Advocates at Aquinas College play a crucial role in promoting zero waste and sustainable practices within their buildings or areas. Their primary responsibilities include educating peers, advocating for mindful consumption, and modeling sustainable behavior. Advocates serve as a resource for sustainability information, encourage others to reduce their ecological footprint, and provide constructive feedback to improve waste sorting and sustainability efforts. They also have the opportunity to share ideas for enhancing sustainability initiatives, address challenges or concerns, and collaborate on effective strategies to engage the campus community. Through their leadership in zero waste practices and sustainability, Advocates help foster a more sustainable campus environment.

Sustainability Advocates (2024/25)
Below is a listing of the Sustainability Advocates in each area.

• Academic Building: Hannah Bechtold, Bill Foley, Victoria Zalokar-Rieth
• Albertus Hall: Jessica Eimer Bowen
• AMC: Mary Hurd
• Campus Safety: Ryan Wendt
• Cook Carriage House: Lynn Atkins-Rykert
• Fr. Bartolome de Las Casas: Ethan Barker
• Holmdene: Mary Bauer, President Alicia Cordoba, Thad Salter, & Jessica Vaglica
• Jarecki/Lacks/Hauenstein: Christina Radisauskas and Nisha van Laar
• Meijer Hall: Gabby Aguilar
• Regina Hall: Matthew Sloan
• St. Catherine of Siena: ZoeBelle Bean
• St. Martin de Porres: Robin Long
• St. Rose of Lima: Elisabeth Forsyth
• Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center: Duane Ambrose
• Commuters: Ella Satterthwaite & Matthew Sommerfeld