Cornell Staff

Guadalupe Obayi
Facilitator
CornellYale

Hi there! My name is Guadalupe Obayi, and I’m currently a college student passionate about sustainability and environmental stewardship. Originally from Miami, Florida I am now pursuing my degree in Spanish and minor in Computer Science and Arabic at Eckerd College. My academic journey has been driven by a deep interest in sustainability and the… Read More

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Emma O’Connor
Facilitator
CornellYale

Emma graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. where she studied environmental and international studies. After graduating, she went on to work in climate media where she expanded her interest in helping to make complex climate change issues more digestible for non-experts. She is passionate about water and marine environmental topics, and can’t wait to… Read More

Morgan Prince
Facilitator
CornellYale

Morgan, born and raised in North Texas, went on to study Environmental Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara and most recently, her Master’s at New York University. A deep love for travel and a childlike-curiosity has driven Morgan in her pursuit to teach and learn about the world around us. She is currently… Read More

Krystal Illich
Facilitator
CornellNCTCSC3

Krystal graduated from Appalachian State University with my bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Development and Agroecology and is currently a grad student in Environmental Science. She is passionate about sustainable agriculture, food sovereignty, environmental justice, and soil science.

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Alvin Duong
Facilitator
CornellDartmouthNCTC

Alvin is a biology and chemistry graduate from the University of Washington currently living in Madrid, Spain where I’ve been working as a biology, math, and English language teacher. I’ve been involved in sustainability since high school and have continued my education in sustainable practices in local Spanish schools and programs as an educator and outdoor leader.

Joanna Johnson
Director
CornellCosta RicaDartmouthNCTC

Jo values and works towards education opportunities that are inclusive and equitable for all students. Her teaching emphasizes scientific literacy, sustainability education, and nurturing student centered learning experiences. Empowered by her interest in urban ecology and conservation biology, she extends her educational encounters beyond classrooms, into the dynamic ecosystem of urban and natural landscapes.

Jeff Sharpe
Director
BrooklynCornellDartmouthNCTC

Jeff is the co-founder and Executive Director of Sustainable Summer. He is a former partner and director of Career Explorations, a summer internship program for high school students, and Vertex Academic Services, an educational consulting company. Jeff has a BA from Bucknell University and an MA from Dartmouth College.