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.
Christian Gemma
President
Westin Palumbo
Vice President
Mckenna Martin
Secretary
Katie Aaronson
Treasurer
Alanna Brady
Event Coordinator
Fiona Dell'Antonio
Native Plants Team Lead
Marcella Burke
Mushroom Team Lead
& Our Advisors!
Ryan Zachos
Hydroponics Team Lead
Shae Gallagher
Crafts Team Lead
Che-Wei Chang
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Chang has dedicated his career to conducting research on coastal resilience, nature-based solutions, and coastal processes and dynamics in the face of climate change. He is currently an Associate Professor of Ocean Engineering at URI, and has been with ESW since 2025!
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!