The 2024/25 Green Campus Team

Carina Ballek

Campus Zero Waste/Reuse Team Lead

Carina Balleck is a fourth year Environmental Earth and Soil Science major concentrating in Geology. Originally from Berkeley, California and Bavaria, Germany, where waste sorting was integral to family and school life, she found it shocking to see the system of waste production at Cal Poly. Thus, as a third year on the team, she was happy to have been involved in the establishment of efforts such as Swap-n-Shops’ lost water bottle recirculation program, composting volunteering opportunities, and Green Campus’ free Grad Gown Reuse cap & gown borrow program. In her last year with Green Campus Carina is hopeful to leave behind a vitalized effort to bring forth a permanent thrift store to Cal Poly. If you don’t see her biking around campus or at the next waste sorting event, you might find Carina in the Geology classroom studying. Otherwise, you may not see her at all as she also loves to stay inside! Write her an email if you are passionate about waste on campus!

Bahar Vasli

Campus Zero Waste/Reuse Team Member

Bahar Vasli is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Earth and Soil Science with a focus on land and ecology restoration, as well as sustainable agriculture. Bahar has a deep passion to understand and protect natural Earth systems which drives her work, with waste reduction being an integral part of my sustainability efforts. Originally from Santa Monica, CA, Bahar loves spending her free time exploring the outdoors—whether that means hiking in the mountains, studying soils in nature, or relaxing at the beach under the stars.

McKenah Alton

Campus Zero Waste/Reuse Member

McKenah Alton is a fourth-year undergraduate Environmental Management and Protection a minor in Anthropology and Geography. She is passionate about humans’ relationships with the environment and loves learning about how people of different cultures cherish and approach living with nature. She loves to travel, hike, and read, exploring new worlds both in reality and imagination. MacKenah is excited to be involved with Green Campus for the first time this year and looks forward to helping Cal Poly’s sustainability journey while growing on her own.

Madi Bennett-Wells

Energy and Water Conservation Team Lead

Madi Bennett-Wells is a fourth-year Environmental Management and Protection major with minors in Indigenous Studies in Natural Resources and Water Science. This is Madi's third year on the Green Campus team abd she now returning as the lead of the water and energy team. Madi is from Sacramento, CA, and when at home, enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going on walks, and attending Sacramento Kings basketball games. Growing up, she had opportunities to experience new places and cultures, which gave me her an immense love for our environment. Now, she is eager to give back so people can learn to love the world as she does. Madi is also passionate about helping preserve the environment, finding ways to lessen human impacts, and making a more equitable world for all.

Patrick Goodrich

Energy and Water Conservation Team Member

Patrick Goodrich is a fourth-year undergraduate student with a passion for sustainable land management and inclusive urban planning. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management and Protection with a minor in City and Regional Planning. His hometown is Santa Cruz, CA, a coastal town surrounded by redwood forests and the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. In his free time, Patrick enjoys bike touring, running, camping, and generally being outdoors. This is patrick's first year on Green Campus Team and he is excited to contribute to both on-campus and off-campus sustainability intiatives while engaging with community.

Ryley Elizabeth Chase

Energy and Water Conservation Team Member

Ryley Chase is a fourth-year Environmental Management and Protection major, set to graduate in June. She is from San Diego, CA and loves the outdoors, wether it be hiking, camping, hammocking, or hanging out with her friends and family. Ryley is extremely passionate about sustainability and conserving our natural world so that future generations have the opportunity to enjoy and love the outdoors like she does. This is Ryley's first year working with Green Campus and she is thrilled to be a part of the Energy & Water Conservation Team. She is forward to contributing to Cal Poly's sustainability efforts and helping foster a more environmentally conscious campus and SLO community.

Lilly Claire Fulton

Visibility Team Lead

Lilly Fulton is a graduate student studying Environmental Science and Management. This is Lilly's second year on the Sustainability Visibility Team at Green Campus. She is from San Diego, CA, and enjoys spending time outside with friends and family. Lilly is passionate about volunteering to improve the environment and the lives of those living within it. She is excited to have this opportunity to educate and spread awareness about sustainable initiatives with Green Campus throughout Cal Poly and our community.

Olivia Everitt

Visibility Team Member

Olivia Everitt is a fourth-year Chemistry major with a minor in Law & Society. She is from San Francisco, CA and loves spending time at the beach, hammocking and with friends and family. Olivia hopes to pursue a career in Environmental Law, specifically Water Resource Law and Policy after graduating from Cal Poly this June. She is passionate about sustainability and creating a better world for all. Olivia loves learning new things and educating others regarding ways to minimize their carbon footprint. She also enjoys spending time outdoors in nature and hopes to preserve the beautiful earth we live on for as long as possible. On the Sustainability Visibility Team, she looks forward to raising awareness of campus sutainability events and encourage the Cal Poly community to think green! Olivia feels grateful for the opportunity to work with a great group of students through Green Campus and can't wait to see what we accomplish this year!

Lily Silverstein

Visibility Team Member

Lily Silverstein (She/They) is a third-year Biology major with a passion for wildlife conservation. Lily's involvement with community service opportunities in San Luis Obispo pushed them to want to do more campus. In addition to volunteering with Pacific Wildlife Care, Lily is eager to broaden her horizons in all areas of science. Lily is passionate about sustainability as it calls attention to everyday actions and their effect on long-term goals. A susceptibility to boredom has resulted in several hobbies including gymnastics, acting, debate, etc. With many of their interests involving photography and media literacy, Lilly is excited to bring further awareness to the Green Campus Team's impacts on a more sustainable campus.

Ana Sierra

Visibility Team Member

Ana Sierra is a first-year Animal Science major on a pre-vet track. From a young age, she has been passionate about the environment and determined to help protect our planet.In high school, Ana created compostable pet treat boxes embedded with strawberry seeds. These boxes allowed owners to plant the box and grow strawberries, an innovative zero-waste alternative to traditional treat bags. She also has a deep love for community outreach. This led her to write a children’s book titled Us Against the World: Go Green and Save Me, which she presents to children in her community to educate them about human impact on biodiversity.In her free time, you can find Ana working at a veterinary clinic or volunteering as a medic for cat shelters. Ana is excited to have this opportunity to educate others and spread awareness about sustainability. She belives that we only have one Earth, and we need to do all we can to protect it.

Ella Ankney

Graphic Designer

Ella Ankney is a second-year Art & Design student with a concentration in Graphic Design. This is her first year at Green Campus as the Graphic Designer, and is excided to learn from this team of passionate students. Aside from making art, Ella loves movie nights, road trips, and chai lattes. Growing up in a suburb of Sacramento, she fell in love with the forests of Northern California at a young age. California's natural scenery inspires a lot of her artwork, and she's developed a passion for protecting it. Ella enjoys putting her skills towards environmental protection with Green Campus, while also expanding her own sustainability awareness!