SPROUT UP BARNARD/COLUMBIA

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Mesra Ebadi

Mesra Ebadi

CHAPTER DIRECTOR

(she/her)

Nature name: Lavender

Mesra is a senior studying Environmental Biology. She joined Sprout Up as an instructor in Fall 2021. She is passionate about making a positive impact in her community and nurturing children's interest in science. One of her favorite activities is going on walks in the City.

contact: directorcu@sproutup.org

Lavender

Charlotte Veenstra-VanderWeele

Charlotte Veenstra-VanderWeele

CO-PROGRAMS MANAGER

(she/her)

Nature name: Cuttlefish

Charlotte is a junior at Barnard, majoring in education studies and is working on petitioning for a special major in animal behavior in the context of climate change. She loves learning with kids about the environment. She joined Sprout Up in 2021 as an instructor.

contact: programcu@sproutup.org

Cuttlefish

Allison Su

Allison Su

CO-COMMUNITY MANAGER

(she/her)

Nature name: Hummingbird

Allison is a junior at Barnard studying Environment & Sustainability and Psychology. She started as a Sprout Up Instructor in 2021 and has been Community Manager since 2022. She has also worked on making posts through the national team's Social Media Committee. In her free time, you can find her engaging in something creative or exploring the city.

Hummingbird

Sunshine Quinones

Sunshine Quinones

EDUCATION LIAISON

(she/her)

Nature name: Mango

I am a sophomore studying Environmental Science. I joined Sprout-Up as an instructor in Fall 2022. I strive to connect with my surrounding community in a way that helps to empower unheard voices. My favorite hobby is also gardening!

Mango

Tanvi Singla

Tanvi Singla

MATERIALS COORDINATOR

(she/her)

Nature name: Rain

Tanvi is a freshman at Barnard College, and she is interested in majoring in Environment and Sustainability. She joined Sprout Up as an instructor in Fall 2021. She is passionate about making environmental education accessible to all. She loves sunsets and rainy days.

Rain

Lily Davenport

Lily Davenport

MATERIALS COORDINATOR

(she/her)

Nature name: Earthworm

Lily is a senior studying Environmental Biology at Barnard College. She started as a Sprout Up instructor in 2021. She enjoys spending time with kids and getting to nurture their love for nature through environmental education. In her free time she likes going on hikes and cooking for her friends.

Earthworm

Frances Cohen

Frances Cohen

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Nature name: River

Frances is a junior studying chemistry at Barnard College. They joined as an instructor their first semester in college and enjoy spreading an appreciation for the environment to students.

River

Want to get involved with Sprout Up Barnard/Columbia?

Please reach out to our Chapter Director Mesra Ebadi at directorcu@sproutup.org