FOUNDERS
GEORGIA SCARR (SHE/HER)
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Georgia is an Earth Systems Science student at Stanford University. She loves the outdoors, animals, and connecting with others. Georgia currently works as a wildfire researcher at the Bill Lane Center of the American West, is the Co-President of the Stanford Outdoor Outreach Program, and is a flanker on the Stanford Women's Rugby Team. If Georgia isn't trying to help the environment or doing school work, you will likely find her setting off on her next backpacking trip!
CHLOE YOUNG (SHE/HER)
Co-Founder and Executive Director
Chloe is a student at Duke University pursuing her Bachelors degree in Environmental Science & Policy with certificates in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Energy. She is known for her outgoing nature and leadership skills; she is definitely a people person. Outside of ECI, she is the Director of Growth and Partnerships for Energy Terminal, a Researcher at the Coasts and Commons Co-Laboratory at Duke, and a Climate Scholar through the PlanetLab. She also has work experience in sustainable fashion and non-profit consulting. Chloe enjoys traveling, trying new foods, listening to podcasts and being outdoors.
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP LEADERSHIP TEAM
JIMMY KWON (HE/HIM)
Executive Director, Head of the Americas Fellowship
Jimmy is currently a senior in high school, who has a strong commitment towards sustainability and a more eco-friendly community. His initiative revolves around solving the issue of packaging waste., and he also works with a local non-profit to increase STEM access to diverse communities. Outside of these activities, he mainly spends his time playing basketball, eating the best meals, and spending time with family/friends
Katya is a senior in high school from Puerto Rico. Living on an island, she feels deeply connected and responsible for the environment around her. She is the founder and co-president of her school’s Go Green Club, and loves to initiate different community-wide campaigns focused on eco-friendliness. She also enjoys participating in both national and international STEM competitions, with a concentration on environmental sustainability. In her free time, Katya loves traveling, reading, and public speaking.
Victor is a senior in Puerto Rico. Passionate about the environment, he is the co-president of his school’s Environmentalists’ Club for the past 3 years and intends to make an impact through programs like this. Eager to expand his knowledge and understanding of ecological issues, Victor has taken AP Environmental Science and actively engages in national and international science competitions, winning top places. In his free time, Victor enjoys playing basketball, spending time with family and friends, and reading.
MEGAN WILKINSON (SHE/HER)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Mentor, Fellow ('23)
Megan is a college student who is passionate about environmental issues and sustainability. She is an outgoing leader and active in her community. From spearheading a township beautification project to leading the Students Against Violating the Earth club at her school, she enjoys making her community a more environmentally friendly place. Beyond her commitments, she spends her time listening to music, thrifting, and hiking with friends.
ANNA FOOTE (SHE/HER)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Mentor, Fellow ('22)
Anna is a college student from Alexandria, VA. Passionate about climate justice and conservation, she has worked with local farmers and business owners to develop an advocacy platform for sustainable shopping in her community. Anna loves adventure, hiking, and animals, hoping to go into international affairs and environmental policy.
AYUSH SINGH (HE/HIM)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Mentor, Fellow ('22)
Ayush is a college student from Apex, North Carolina and has moved around quite a bit, ranging from Texas, California and even India. He channels his passion for the environment by being involved in the environmental club at school and conducting research projects related to the environment for professors at various universities such as Duke and Yale. Besides the environment, Ayush loves cars (mostly EVs!), cricket and tennis.
ISAAC SOLVERSON (HE/HIM)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Fellow ('22)
Isaac is a college student from Lake Geneva, WI. An avid member of multiple social justice initiatives, Isaac is the President of his schools NHS and Student Government chapters. His passion for social justice and human rights and its intersectionality with environmentalism drove him to join ECI, where he became a graduated fellow of 2022. In the future, Isaac hope to major in International Affairs and Policy, as well as Comparative Religious Ethics in the hopes pursuing humanitarian aid work overseas! In his free time, Isaac enjoys spending time with his friends and writing poetry.
DEVIKA RAMAKRISHNAÂ (SHE/HER)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Fellow ('20)
Devika Ramakrishna is an IB senior in Plano, TX. She has a strong passion for environmental issues, especially when it comes to helping people learn how to make sustainable changes. She is a leader in the environmental club in her area, and enjoys connecting with members of her community. Outside of environmental protection, she enjoys drumming, boxing, cooking, and hiking outside.
KATYA VASNETSOV (SHE/HER)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Grant Writer, Fellow ('23)
AOUN ALI (HE/HIM)
Asia Fellowship Leader, Mentor
Aoun Ali is an 18 year old high school senior from Karachi Grammar School, Pakistan. Aoun, an Asia Fellowship Leader, has worked to develop and strengthen curriculums, recruit students for fellowships and help them in their projects in Asia as well as parts of Africa. Aoun loves to go to the beach, and hangout with his friends, when he is not working on climate action! He is an avid reader and has worked with organisations like Zero Hour and WWF Pakistan to further his goals in expanding climate advocacy in Pakistan!
VICTOR VASNETSOV (HE/HIM)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Grant Writer, Fellow ('23)
JAMES GERHARD (HE/HIM)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Mentor, Fellow ('23)
Originally from South Africa, James is a high school senior in Houston, Texas. Growing up, he lived in Germany and Northern Michigan, giving him an appreciation for a wide range of flora and fauna, as well as cataloging the natural world (talk to him about birdwatching!). He aims to study environmental engineering in college, with a focus on preservation. Here at ECI, James serves as a mentor helping to educate and foster discussion related to the planet and the climate movement. James loves outdoor sports (especially volleyball and pickleball), climbing trees, and brushing up on his German.
ARYAAN JEEJEEBHOY (HE/HIM)
Americas Fellowship Leader, Mentor, Fellow ('23)
Aryaan Jeejeebhoy, or Arry for short, is a passionate senior who loves the environment. Whether it’s taking care of his gecko, planting on roofs around the city, or running his own run green club at his school, he is always available for a helping hand. Eager to expand his knowledge on biology and environmental sciences, he has taken AP Biology and AP Environmental Sciences, tutored biology to 10+ students, and interned at Harvard working in a wet lab. If you have any questions relating to the environment or gargoyle geckos, he’s always available!