The Sustainability Ambassadors are student workers employed by the Department of Sustainability. The Ambassadors provide education, outreach, and support to the ETSU campus community. The group consists of students from all majors that are working towards one common goal, a sustainable ETSU community. Through their work, they gain experience in engaging with the campus community and public and take a role in actively promoting sustainable practices.
Education and outreach event topics covered by the Sustainability Ambassadors can vary from energy use, waste reduction, consumerism, recycling and many more. They gain experience through activities such as staffing educational or activity tables, sorting recycling, conducting Weigh the Waste events and collaborations with other ETSU organizations.
Through engagement with the campus community and peer-to-peer education, the Ambassadors help promote understanding among students, faculty and staff about how they can reduce their environmental footprint. They also help educate about campus initiatives that are driving ETSU to become a more sustainble campus.
Meet your 2023/2024 Ambassadors!
Bryson Booth
Hey, I'm Bryson! I'm from Rockwood, TN. I double major in Geosciences in the Environment and Japanese Language. This is my fourth semester as an Ambassador and I serve as the ETSU Community Garden Manager.
Marisa Sardonia
My name is Marisa. I am from Knoxville and I’m majoring in Media and Communications. I have been a part of the Sustainability Ambassadors for 3 years! I love watching movies, writing, and discovering new music. I am passionate about sustainability because I believe in continuously improving the environment we live in. Earth is our one and only home, so we should strive to cherish and nurture it.
Jolene Batie
Hey! My name is Jolene and I am a part of the EcoNuts. I am from Portland TN, and I am majoring in history. Sustainability is important to me because all living creatures deserve a clean, bright future. Avid lover of critters and you'll probably see me on campus taking pictures of slugs.