Annie Barata

Annie Barata (she/her), a rising junior at HWS, is an intended Music/Biology double major with a Theatre or Environmental Science minor. On campus, she participates in just about every musical ensemble and theatre performance she can, and she enjoys painting and drawing as well. In the fall, she will be studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, where she will focus on Polar Biology and Marine Mammal Anatomy. She loves the fieldwork experience she has been able to participate in at the colleges, and is looking forward to getting to experience it more with you all!

Lee Dagit

Hi! My name is Lee Dagit and I am a recent Sociology and Critical Museum Studies graduate from HWS. I am from Lancaster PA but will be relocating to Rochester NY this next year for a year of service with Americorp. I’ve had the pleasure of studying abroad in New Zealand and Argentina with HWS to expand my worldview and see how the rest of the world interacts with sustainability. I am so excited to meet all of you and learn together this summer.  

Ryah Fitzgerald

Hello, my name is Ryah!

I am a rising Junior at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, currently majoring in Environmental Science. I plan on pursuing more of my studies abroad next semester in Queensland, Australia, to learn more about the environment across the world. There are a lot of hobbies I enjoy, such as hiking, crocheting, painting, sewing, and inspecting every plant or rock that catches my eye. This summer is going to be a lot of fun, I can’t wait to enjoy it with you all!

Jacob Franchi

Hello, my name is Jacob Franchi.

I am a rising Junior at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, pursuing a double major in International Relations and Asian Studies. After graduating, I hope to achieve a graduate degree in International Relations and work in Middle Eastern policy. On campus, I am a part of the Debate Team, Students for Humanitarian Justice, and Campus Greens. In my free time, I enjoy reading, video games, hiking, and camping. I can’t wait to meet everyone this summer!

Isabel Hamilton

Hi! My name is Isabel and I am going into my senior year here at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. I am on the rowing team and love being on the lake. I am double majoring in Architecture and Spanish. With the Colleges I have been abroad twice, Spain and Australia, and I would love to talk about what going abroad is like! A fun fact is that I have been to 25 out of 50 U.S. states.

Leah riewerts

Leah is a rising sophomore at HWS, from New Jersey. She is majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in International Relations. On campus, she is part of Kinetic Dance Collective. She loves spending time outdoors, cooking, and traveling. She is so excited to be a part of ESSYI and cannot wait to meet everyone!

Anjalee Wanuragala

Anjalee is a recent graduate from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she double majored in Economics and Environmental Studies and minored in International Relations. Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, she has always felt a deep connection to the outdoors. Growing up in a country highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change inspired her passion for climate education and advocacy. She has been actively involved in youth climate summits both in the United States and internationally. During her undergraduate studies, Anjalee had the opportunity to study abroad in New Zealand, where she deepened her understanding of indigenous connections to the land and global environmental issues. She hopes to pursue graduate studies in environmental policy to continue working toward a more just and sustainable future.

Alayna Wian

Anjalee is a recent graduate from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she double majored in Economics and Environmental Studies and minored in International Relations. Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, she has always felt a deep connection to the outdoors. Growing up in a country highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change inspired her passion for climate education and advocacy. She has been actively involved in youth climate summits both in the United States and internationally. During her undergraduate studies, Anjalee had the opportunity to study abroad in New Zealand, where she deepened her understanding of indigenous connections to the land and global environmental issues. She hopes to pursue graduate studies in environmental policy to continue working toward a more just and sustainable future.

Delaney Williams

Anjalee is a recent graduate from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she double majored in Economics and Environmental Studies and minored in International Relations. Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka, she has always felt a deep connection to the outdoors. Growing up in a country highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change inspired her passion for climate education and advocacy. She has been actively involved in youth climate summits both in the United States and internationally. During her undergraduate studies, Anjalee had the opportunity to study abroad in New Zealand, where she deepened her understanding of indigenous connections to the land and global environmental issues. She hopes to pursue graduate studies in environmental policy to continue working toward a more just and sustainable future.

Mohammad Yassin

Hello! My name is Mohammad Yassin, and I am an international student from Ramallah, Palestine. I graduated from HWS this past May with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Data Analytics. I’m very excited to join the ESSYI team this summer, as I love nature and being outdoors.