2025-2026 REC Managers and Analysts

Annika is a senior at CMC studying Economics with a Sequence in Data Science. She has a particular interest in economic research, including topics in climate, development, and labor. Outside of the REC, she works as a research assistant at the Lowe Institute of Political Economy and enjoys modern dance and graphic design.

Brooke is a Scripps senior from Oakland, California studying environmental science and psychology. She comes to the REC with a passion for science communication and environmental education, and believes anyone can find a place in environmental advocacy. Outside of the REC, she works at the Scripps Writing Center and bands birds as a DNS research assistant.

Rachel is a senior at Claremont McKenna College from South Florida studying public policy, economics, and data science. Outside of the REC, she interns for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In her free time, Rachel loves to visit national parks to hike and snorkel, listen to Taylor Swift, and play with her cat Nala.

Jiyeon is a senior at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Environment, Economics, & Politics. Along with the REC, her involvement with the EnviroLab Rural Futures project has developed her passion for learning about how we may be able to cultivate more sustainable, equitable communities. In her spare time, Jiyeon enjoys distance running, dabbling in textile arts, and recharging on Marston Quad.

Ryder is a senior at Claremont McKenna College from Vashon Island, WA, studying Economics. Outside of REC, he plays on the Claremont Men’s Lacrosse team. In his free time, Ryder loves going on runs, DJing, spending time with friends, playing pickleball, and eating good food!

Diana is a senior at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Environment, Economics, and Politics. She is interested in the intersection of sustainability, impact investing, and real estate. Diana has previously worked on the Green Consulting team for two years and is currently on the Energy team. Outside of the REC, she serves as the Events & Marketing Director of the Real Estate Finance Association, works as a student intern at the Center for Global Education, and enjoys hiking, swimming, photography, traveling, and spending time with friends & family.

I’m a sophomore at CMC studying public policy and philosophy. I’m super excited to be on the Sustainable Business Practices Team, and am hoping to learn more about environmental careers and nature-based business solutions. Outside of the REC, I compete with the Model UN team and volunteer with the Prisoner Education Project, and in my free time, I enjoy kayaking, crocheting, and collecting vinyl records.

Anna is a freshman at Claremont McKenna College studying Economics and Government. She is passionate about sustainable agriculture and environmental policy. Outside of the REC, she loves hiking, snowboarding, coffee, and cooking!

Jay D’Ercole is a sophomore from New York, majoring in Environment, Economics, and Politics at Claremont McKenna College. He is passionate about creating sustainable solutions, with experience ranging from conducting agricultural research with NASA to co-founding a recycling business. Outside of the REC, he expands his understanding of sustainability in business and policy through his work with the Claremont Law and Business Review and the Randall Lewis Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Jay also plays lacrosse for the Claremont Cougars and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Caren is a sophomore at CMC from Seattle, WA., duel majoring in Government and Economics. She is passionate about the intersection between the environment and sustainable business, especially in female-founded companies, and is excited to join the REC as an analyst year! Outside of the REC, she is a Romero Success Coach, freestyle skier on the Claremont Colleges Ski and Snowboard Team, and avid backpacker, reader, and (novice) surfer!

Zubin is a sophomore at CMC studying Public Policy and Economics. He enjoys finding the intersection between international topics and environmental policy which he gets to discuss while competing at Model UN conferences around the country. In his free time, he enjoys listening to R&B music and reading comics.

Asha is a freshman at Scripps from Brooklyn, New York interested in majoring in environmental analysis or physics. Despite growing up in the city, Asha is very engaged with the environment, spending most of her summers backpacking in the Talkeetna mountains and the Adirondacks. In her free time, Asha loves playing pickleball, thrifting, and spending time with her friends and family.