Meet the SEC Team

Our Team

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    Shea Coughlin

    Program Coordinator 2024—2025
    Authorized Signer

    Hi all! I am a third year Marine Biology major who is obsessed with sharks! I joined SEC to help create lasting change on campus. In my free time I love to read, go to the beach, and sing!

    Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want to learn more!

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    Peyton Khorey

    Authorized Signer

    Peyton Khorey is a second-year student majoring in Environmental Studies. She joined the club in order to have a positive impact on the campus's environmental footprint and create change! Her biggest hobbies are music, art, and video games.

  • A woman taking a selfie outdoors near a river with hills and cloudy sky in the background.

    Allison Burgos

    Program Coordinator 2024—2025
    Authorized Signer

    Allison is a fourth year Environmental Studies and Anthropology double major who loves people and the planet! She joined the Student Environmental Center to create an impact and find community at UCSC. In her free time she loves thrifting and hanging out in nature!

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    Claire Howell

    Authorized Signer

    My name is Claire! I am a biology major! I choose biology because there’s nothing I love more than being outside and learning about living organisms is so much fun! I joined SEC because I wanted to make a difference in waste on campus! In my free time I love to do photography!

  • A young man sitting on rocks outdoors with mountains in the background, smiling, wearing a brown shirt with ginkgo leaves and blue jeans.

    Jackson Nunnally

    Jackson is a first year Environmental Studies major and loves exploring outdoors and finding new coffee shops. He joined the SEC to make a difference on campus by working to save our planet.

  • Young woman smiling at the Grand Canyon with arms outstretched, wearing a gray cap, red tank top, and denim shorts.

    Angelina Cripe

    Angelina is a 3rd year Environmental Studies student. She believes that environmental work is best done with a clear view of the importance of nature, and wants to help make the SEC a place to explore that and make real changes. A fun fact about her is that she loves going snorkeling!

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    Brenda Morales