Rachel Warner (Columbia College, 2027)
I am a second-year student in Columbia College majoring in Environmental Biology and History. Growing up in Oregon, I was surrounded by communities and ecosystems that have become increasingly vulnerable to wildfires, droughts, and other ecological disturbances intensified by climate change. To address these issues, I am interested in using ecology research to inform conservation policies. I also work to expand accessibility to environmental education and communication in my local communities.