Meet the Leads
Mercy is a senior studying watershed sciences, with a particular interest in marine ecology and human-environment interactions. She loves to explore the outdoors and learn about the plants and animals of the natural world. She also loves to read, write, run, play music, and swim. As the student sustainability engagement lead, she hopes to help her fellow students feel at home in both the natural landscapes and social communities of USU, while developing a care for the environment and a commitment to sustainability. Her favorite animal is a giant pacific octopus.
Hannah is an International Studies student hoping to spend her future working with refugees. She loves getting outdoors and spending time with the community, and is excited to meet new people and build a strong and uplifting community during the hard winter months. She participates in as many service and community activities as she can, also loves playing volleyball, hiking, and ice cream.
Abigail is a senior in the dietetics program and is passionate about food, nutrition, and the way it connects people. Working with Harvest Rescue, she is excited about helping others gain confidence in themselves and their community by promoting food security and serving. She is also a volleyball coach and loves to see her athletes grow in skill and as people. Outside of her studies and work, she enjoys learning! Whether it is how to keep a plant alive, how to fix a fence, how to crochet a blanket or how to make her ceramic pieces come alive, she strives to increase her knowledge, develop skills, and cultivate life-lasting relationships.
Luke is a junior at Utah State University, double majoring in Social Work and Sociology. He has a strong passion for learning about people and is committed to using his knowledge to make a positive impact in the world. Luke is excited to serve as a lead for the Harvest Rescue, where he believes the team is making a real difference in the community by bringing people together and reducing food waste. An outdoor enthusiast, Luke enjoys spending his free time in nature—mountain biking, skiing, and frolicking are a few of his favorite activities.
Maggie is a senior studying international studies and social entrepenurship, and she's pumped to be a part of COSAS this year as the Aggies Building Community lead! She has been volunteering her whole life, and loves connecting with new people through service, so getting the chance to serve with her fellow aggies is a dream come true. When she grows up she wants to keep helping people find their place in the community. She tries to have as little free time as possible, but when she isn't busy studying or working, she enjoys knitting sweaters, making/eating soup, reading, and being outside.
Britta is a junior in the Bachelor’s of Social Work program. She is excited to bring what she has learned in her classes into her role with COSAS as the Youth Engagement Lead. In this position, she hopes to help create a safe and welcoming space in the community, a place where people feel acknowledged, respected, and cared for. Working with people from many different backgrounds, she plans to practice and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and humility. She also hopes to inspire others to learn more about their community, discover what it has to offer, and find ways to get involved. Through COSAS, she will work towards developing personal and professional skills by challenging herself, receiving feedback, and learning from her experiences.
Lina is a junior studying Social Work and Philosophy with minors in Psychology and Communication Studies and a certificate in Nonprofit Management. Her program is dedicated to educating students about textile waste, mindful consumption, and ways to extend the lifespan of their clothing items. What sustains her in this work is the belief that a sustainable future absolutely is achievable, and begins at the individual level. She plans on obtaining her BSW and MSW, extending what she has learned about nonprofit management, sustainability, and policy to the greater community. Born and raised in Logan, Utah, her favorite activities include sewing, yoga, volunteering, and spending time with her friends. USU is her pride and joy, and she is excited to see all that there is to be accomplished this year through the True Blue Reuse and Repair Program!