Nathaniel Liu (he/him) is a fourth-year environmental studies, politics, and East Asian studies major from Maine and Washington, D.C. His city and rural backgrounds give him a unique perspective when it comes to analyzing issues of sustainability and social justice. Nathaniel is passionate about connecting the students, faculty, and staff of the college with the surrounding community. Outside of the Green EDGE Fund, Nathaniel takes photos for the Office of Communications, plays fiddle music at contra dances and farmers markets, and is a peer tutor in Mandarin and Economics. Nathaniel also serves on the board of his local land trust in Maine.

Reyah Doshi is a fourth year Environmental Studies and English major from Naperville, Illinois. She is especially interested in outdoor education and building community wherever possible. On campus, Reyah works for the college's Resource Conservation Team and is also involved with the Wilder Voice literary magazine and South Asian Students Association. In her spare time, she's usually running, writing, or lying down in grass.

Lilliana Dodson (she/they) is a fourth-year from Richmond, California studying Comparative American Studies, Environmental Studies, Sociology, and Food Studies! She is really passionate about engaging with her communities, the outdoors, social change, agriculture and education. Outside of the Green EDGE Fund Lilly is a member of the Resource Conservation team, the hub coordinator for Sunrise Oberlin, a volunteer at Oberlin Community Services and a proud member of OSCA! She loves to play music, cook, and go on adventures with friends!

Marlena Bennett Hall (she/her) is a third year Biology and Environmental studies double major from Northern California. Her background in regenerative landscape design, permaculture, and art lends a unique perspective on sustainable development. She is committed to building intentional community and fostering environmental stewardship and long-term sustainability.  Beyond the Green EDGE fund, Marlena works at the AJLC’s Living Machine. She loves to cook, garden, backpack and play folk music.

Sophie Brown (she/her) is a first-year from Denver, CO, and a prospective comparative literature, creative writing, and Hispanic studies major. Having grown up exploring the national and state parks of the Rocky Mountains, she is passionate about the conservation of natural spaces. Sophie believes that every individual should play a role in sustainability and climate justice initiatives, and works to involve students, legislators, and community members in the fight for a greener world. In addition to her work with the Green EDGE Fund, Sophie is a staff writer for The Oberlin Review, and a member of the Oberlin Climate Coalition. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and dancing with OSwing and Blues.

Menard Simoya (he/him/his) is a third-year Computer Science major from Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. He is passionate about sustainability and founded a recycling initiative in his home community. At Oberlin, he continues this commitment through his roles as an Eco-Rep and as the Screen Display and Hardware Manager for the Environmental Dashboard. He also works as an AI Research Assistant in the Computer Science department. Outside of academics, Menard enjoys playing soccer and running. He is honored to serve on the Green EDGE Fund board and looks forward to supporting innovative sustainability projects.

Kristina Birkeland (she/they) is a second year student from Fort Worth, Texas studying Politics and Environmental Studies. She’s passionate about building the  collective change for a livable and just world across every community. Outside the board, Kristina is involved in the Sunrise Movement and the Campus Climate Network, and is a proud member of OSCA. In her free time, she enjoys reading, backpacking and sunbathing in Tappan square.

Allison Bubar (she/her) is a third-year student from Newton, Massachusetts. She brings a unique technical perspective as a Computer Science, and Physics major. Outside of academics, Allison works for the Oberlin Environmental Dashboard, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, and plays on the Oberlin basketball team.

Tashia Nyamunama (she/her) is a second-year student from Harare, Zimbabwe, double majoring in Computer Science and Global Health with a minor in Economics at Oberlin College. Passionate about sustainability and equity, she brings experience in ethical technology, data analysis, and grassroots project leadership to the Green EDGE Fund. On campus, she has contributed to Oberlin’s sustainability efforts through her work with the Environmental Dashboard and serves as both a student assistant in the Dean’s Office and a peer mentor in the Center for Student Success. Beyond academics, Tashia enjoys coding, public speaking, reading, dance and traveling. She is honored to serve on the Green EDGE Fund board and is excited to support innovative projects that create meaningful impact on campus and beyond.

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Katelyn Noonan (she/her) is a first-year from Chicago, IL. Though her major is undecided, she’s interested in Environmental Science, Politics, and Creative Writing. She’s very passionate about building a campus that’s allied with the surrounding environment, and creating an environmentally equitable world that protects global communities for the future. On campus, she’s also a part of the Video Game Cover Collective, and in her spare time she loves reading, writing, and playing her trumpet or guitar!

Khaled Dualeh is a fourth-year Computer Science major at Oberlin College, originally from Somaliland. Now serving his second year on the board, Khaled is deeply passionate about sustainability and committed to creating positive change at Oberlin and beyond. He hopes to help drive initiatives that make campus life more environmentally responsible and impactful. Outside of academics and leadership roles, Khaled enjoys playing sports with friends and taking walks around Oberlin, finding balance and inspiration in the Oberlin community.