2022-2023 Fellows

Amelia Fuentes Amelia Fuentes

Hi, I'm Amelia! I’m from Knoxville, Tennessee and I’m pursuing a double major in Aquatic Biology (BS) and Environmental Studies (BA). My primary focus is wildlife care and climate conservation through the intersection of the STEM and humanities fields.

Andy Estrada Andy Estrada

My name is Andy Estrada (she/they) and I am passionate about environmental justice. I am open to different career opportunities, but my overall goal is fighting for marginalized communities who are disproportionately affected by climate change issues.

Briana Le Briana Le

Hey there! I'm from San Diego, California. I'm interested in aquatic biology and conservation. I love the natural world and find it beautiful.

Dalilah Cruz Dalilah Cruz

Hi, my name is Dalilah Cruz! I am from Chino, California studying environmental science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. My passions consist of environmental planning with a strong emphasis on water conservation methodologies.

Emely Valdez Emely Valdez

I am an undergraduate from Colusa, California, pursuing a major in ecology and evolutionary biology with interests in other studies within the environmental sciences including earth and conservation science.

Erick Morales Oyola Erick Morales Oyola

Hello! My name is Erick, I’m from Florida and I’m a second year majoring in Aquatic Biology and Environmental Science. What excites me the most is coral reef and kelp forest ecology, and I’m very interested in marine conservation.

Evelyn Tsang Evelyn Tsang

Hello, my name is Evelyn Tsang (she/they) and I am from Vancouver, Washington!  At UCSB I am part of multiple cultural orgs on campus, and in my free time I enjoy playing tennis with my roommates, drawing, and obsessing over my pet’s photos.

Jorge De La Cruz Jorge De La Cruz

I’m a first-gen Zoology major who aspires to have a career in Paleobiology.

Kenya Santamaria Kenya Santamaria

I am a second year biology major from Ventura, CA. My future career goals are currently to be decided, but my interests range from wildlife invertebrate research to being an aquarist! In my spare time, I enjoy wildlife photography and painting.

Sanjana Sujeet Sanjana Sujeet

I am an undergrad Environmental Science major from SLC, Utah. I love nature and am interested in climate change and marine science; I'm super excited to develop skills and passions through FUERTE!