2021-2022 REC Managers and Analysts

Alex Albrecht is a first-year student from Bellevue, WA. Alex is inspired to study the environment through his experiences in the natural wonder of the Pacific Northwest. He is excited to be a part of the REC family and can’t wait to further engage meaningfully with the environment to work towards awareness and protection.

I’m Diya Courty-Stephens from Victoria, BC. I’m a second year at CMC majoring in Environment, Economics, and Politics. I’m super pumped to be joining the Policy Outreach group this year. When I’m not studying for classes, I love going on hikes, playing soccer, and busting some jams on the ukulele. I’m so excited to be joining the REC!

Lia Harel is a freshman at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Environment, Economics, and Politics with an Ethics sequence. Lia is a policy lead in the Sunrise Movement Claremont Colleges Hub and is passionate about climate justice issues. In her free time, Lia enjoys road cycling, bouldering, watching movies, and making ceramic sculptures.

My name is Jeanie Kim and I am a sophomore at CMC from Santiago, Chile, majoring in Environment, Economics, and Politics (EEP). I’m super excited about joining the Policy and Outreach Team at the REC. In my free time, I like to read, write, and spend time in the sun.

My name is Sophie Mars, and I am a sophomore at CMC from Boston, MA joining the REC’s Energy Team.  I am planning to major in International Relations with a sequence in Leadership.  In my spare time, I enjoy horseback riding, hiking, and needlepointing.  Last year, I made attending an Athenaeum event at least once a week a personal goal, so you can often find me seated at those round tables taking practically illegible notes in very tiny handwriting.

My name is Miller McCraw, I’m a freshman at CMC majoring in Environment, Economics, and Politics. I currently live in Oxnard, CA, and I’m elated to be a part of the Risk and Resilience team this year! (Go Slytherin!) I’m a nerd for both flags and horror movies, and I love reading books on philosophy, international relations, and the environment. My dream is to become an environmental prosecutor for the EPA, and so I’ve spent my last few summers shadowing prosecution attorneys and working at a criminal defense firm. I can’t wait to work with you all

Anam Mehta is a junior at Pomona College from Loudonville, New York. He is interested in Environmental Analysis and Philosophy. His hobbies include reading, squash, ultimate frisbee, podcasts, trivia, and long walks. On campus, he is also part of the CHERP organization and the squash club. He also enjoys speaking imperfect French and taking care of his bamboo plant. He’s a filmmaker for on campus organizations like Bluebird NK. He can often be found ordering too many soy mochas at cafes around Claremont.

Lizzy Mitchell is a part of the Class of 2023 at CMC. Coming from Connecticut Lizzy is excited to be in the Southern California weather. She is a member of the CMS Women’s Lacrosse team. On campus, Lizzy is also a fellow of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. She is planning on majoring in Economics with a Data Science sequence. She cultivated her interest in the environment in high school where she engaged in an independent study entitled, “Evaluating the Reefs of The Bahamas – What is it Worth?” Lizzy is passionate about sustainable and socially impactful companies, investments, and programs and their future in our society. In her free time she enjoys scuba diving, cooking, and spending time with loved ones

Emma is a sophomore at CMC majoring in Environment, Economics, and Politics. On campus she spends her time leading camping trips with Outdoor Initiative and playing on the Claremont Colleges ultimate frisbee team. She is originally from Madison, Wisconsin where she developed her love of cheese, trees, and big dogs. She hopes to one day work in sustainable public policy or environmental education.

I’m Noa Schachtel from Honolulu, HI majoring in Philosophy and sequencing in Ethics! Currently, I am taking a semester off from CMC and taking classes at a CC, continuing my summer internship, as well as my commitments on campus at CIE and CMG, and working on a start-up with my friends. Unfortunately, though, this means that I won’t technically be assigned a team until the spring, but I am still planning on being involved as much as I am allowed! Growing up in Hawaii, I have always felt a deep connection to the land and the sea. I can say that I have internalized the Hawaiian ideology that the human is as much a part of the fabric of nature as any other living or non-living part of the natural whole. I enjoy bodysurfing and exploring the outdoors in my free time and I hope to one day be a founder of a startup that integrates technology and environmental sustainability!

I’m Elton, (my friends call me Tony) and I am a senior at CMC majoring in Philosophy & Public Affairs. I grew up in Washington DC, and I’m really excited to be joining the Risk & Resilience team at the REC this year! I love learning languages, watching foreign movies, and I’m very passionate about nature and the environment. My favorite book currently is Aldo Leopold’s A Sand County Almanac. I did a Keck Center research fellowship this summer on diplomacy and international conflict, and I’m excited to apply my research experience to environmental issues.

My name is Umit! I am a freshman at CMC. I am most likely going to major in science management. I am joining the energy team. When I am not doing work, I am either playing sports, videogames or hanging out with friends.

My name is Kim, junior at CMC studying Environment, Economics, & Politics. I was born in Culiacán, Mexico and raised in Prescott, AZ. Super psyched to be working with the energy team this year! On campus I’m involved with 1Gen, QuestBridge, and ¡Mi Gente! I’m also a tour guide and FYG. In the past I’ve done the Appel Fellowship (pic is from one of my stops) traveling to National Parks, finding the barriers to gaining access to these places. I’ve interned in DC for Congressman Raul Grijalva. This past summer I interned at a non-profit called Grassroots Ecology doing restoration work, and a virtual internship through the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program at the University of Washington.