University of Rochester
What is an EcoRep?
EcoReps are enthusiastic incoming freshman with a desire to promote change.
There are 28 EcoReps each year— at least one on each floor of the freshman dorms. The EcoReps are guided by two upperclassmen student leaders who are experienced in on-campus environmental efforts and who have both themselves gone through the EcoReps Program.
EcoReps educate the students in their halls on environmental issues like waste reduction and energy conservation by planning dorm activities and events.
The EcoReps are taught about sustainability through an EcoReps class. This two credit seminar meets once a week for either a discussion based lecture or a program meeting and it covers many topics including recycling, energy, and climate change.
Meet the EcoReps Coordinators
Alexandre David '13, Program Director
adavid2@u.rochester.edu
Alex was part of the first year of the EcoRep program, then spent a year as the Susan B Anthony area coordinator and is now excited to continue on as director of the program. He has traveled a large part of the world and has been exposed to various views on what it means to be "green" and with this hopes to give the EcoReps some interesting food for thought. Alex is part of the national team for Engineers for a Sustainable World, was a co-founder of GreenSpace and in his free time likes to tinker with all matter of green technology.
Grace Interlichia '14, Coordinator
ginterli@u.rochester.edu
Grace is currently pursuing double majors in English with a concentration in Theatre as well as a self-created interdepartmental major in Sustainable Development. As a Rochester native, she has a vested interest in improving the local community surrounding the University. Grace has also been involved in several productions for the International Theatre Program at Todd Theatre, and plans to continue involvement throughout her years at the UR. Additionally, she is the current sustainability communications and writing assistant for the Sustainability website, and has plans to take her passion for sustainability and the environment into her future career, whatever it may be.
Lauren Laibach '14 Residential Quad Area Coordinator
llaibach@u.rochester.edu
Lauren is a native of New York from the Hudson Valley region, and has grown up with an ever-developing passion for environmental conservation. She currently plans to major in Physics, but would also like to cultivate her environmental interests with a minor in Sustainability. After a wonderful experience in the EcoReps program as a student she is excited to maintain her involvement and work with this year's students and other groups on campus to continue pursuing the EcoReps mission.
Meet the EcoReps
Susan B. Anthony
Renee Smith
