School: Lewis & Clark Law School

Hometown: I claim both La Grande, OR and Zionsville, IN as my hometowns. 

What brought you to Crag?: Crag does important local environmental work. I had heard nothing but great things while at law school and knew I’d learn many valuable skills by spending a semester with this organization!

What are your environmental/legal interests?: Environmental justice, climate justice, clean water act.

What will your work focus on while at Crag?: I’ll be doing legal research and writing for current and upcoming cases. I expect to be exposed to a number of different issues ranging from clean water act to land use law. 

Favorite place to recreate or be in nature: Central Oregon and Arches National Park

Favorite Book: We Should All Be Feminists – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Favorite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take – Wayne Gretzkey”  – Michael Scott