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@ U R I

URI ESW is nothing without the hard work of its members and officers, whose dedication allows us to pursue our mission of creating a space to encourage and excite the next generation of Sustainability Professionals. Get to know our current executive board below!

Our Team.

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Christian Gemma

President

Westin Palumbo

Vice President

Mckenna Martin

Secretary

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Jeremy Herrera

Treasurer

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Alanna Brady

Event Coordinator

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Naomi Gitelman

Hydroponics Team Lead

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Ean Newman

Mushroom Team Lead

& Our Advisors!

Ali Shafqat Akanda

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Akanda has dedicated his career to conducting research in water health, safety, and sustainability. He is currently a Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor at URI, and has been with ESW since 2024!

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Grow Your Involvement

Want to see your name up here? Officer positions are a great opportunity to gain profession experience!  Elections are held annually in the Spring, and position responsibilities take effect in the Fall. Good luck!

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