CURRENT FELLOWS
Emma Hartlaub
Hi! My name is Emma Hartlaub and I am a second-year student at Cleveland State University. I am majoring in Communications and minoring in Non-Profit Administration and Anthropology. I love traveling, reading, and hiking. I have always been very passionate about environmental stewardship and community service, and serving with the Sierra Club has allowed me to pursue both of these passions. Originally from Frederick, MD, working with the Ohio Sierra Club has allowed me to learn about and get more involved with the environmental issues of this area. In addition to my Fellowship position, I have worked at three different national parks. I hope to pursue a career with the public parks systems, non-profit management, or anything that allows me to serve both the planet and local communities.
Molly Ridge
Molly is a sophomore at The Ohio State University majoring in Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability. Born and raised on the rivers and lakes of Cleveland, Ohio, Molly has a passion for environmental issues affecting water. As a Clean Water Fellow, she hopes to work to promote advocacy and community involvement around important environmental issues. She hopes to be able to successfully and meaningfully engage with Central Ohio residents to help create lasting change. Molly hopes to go into nonprofit work and enjoys biking, hammocking, hiking, and hanging out with her cats.
PAST FELLOWS:
Lily Liu
Lily is currently a freshman at The Ohio State University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Environmental Engineering. A lover of the outdoors, Lily is passionate about sustainability living and is an active member of OSU’s Engineers Without Borders. In her free time, she loves running, hiking, travelling, and eating falafel. Lily is looking forward to being a Sierra Club fellow as she believes everyone has a responsibility to help the planet, and she wants to spread conservation awareness to others. Lily hopes to someday work with biofuels and energy harvesting to provide clean energy to communities around the world.
Brianna Potter
Brianna Potter is currently a senior at The Ohio State University pursing a degree in Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability with a focus on Sustainability and Business. Her passion for the environment came from growing up in Northwest Ohio and always being surrounded by nature and the outdoors. As she got older, she became more interested in preservation and sustainability, and her passion flourished to the point that she wanted to make it her life’s work. As a Clean Water Fellow, she believes that everyone has the right to clean water and hopes to help educate people on water issues in Central Ohio, and to bring awareness of what they can do for themselves and their communities.
Abigail Stewart
My name is Abigail Stewart and I currently attend Ohio State University where I am studying environment, economy, development, and sustainability with a focus in environmental economics and policy analysis. At Ohio State I am involved with the Green Engineering Scholars Program and Engineers Without Borders. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, and listening to music and podcasts. My passion for environmental issues was sparked as a sophomore in high school and I have been involved with making efforts to protect the environment in various ways ever since. I am excited to serve as a Clean Water Fellow with the Sierra Club to learn more about and to raise awareness on important water issues.
Elizabeth Scott
Monroe Trombly
Monroe Trombly is a senior of Environmental Studies and Journalism at the University of Cincinnati. Born and raised in Cincinnati, he has a deep love and admiration for the cultrally rich city; during highschool summers he woudl travel to Anchorage, Alaska for 3-4 at a time, hiking, camping, and fishing with his grandparents. Very much a news and media junkie, Monroe is an avid NPR listener, and loves to go see films as often as he can. As a Communications Fellow for the Miami Group, Monroe manages and publishes social media content, and works to expand the scope and outreach of the Chapter's campaigns, events, innings, and outings. Future career goals include the National Park Service, nonprofit work, or a job that fuses journalism and enviornmental science together.
Nicole Tabit
Miles Van Blarcum 
Miles grew up in northeast Ohio, and is an undergraduate student at Ohio State University stuyding Environment, Economics, Development, and Sustainability. He is a recent transfer from Amerian University in Wasthington D.C., which helped spark his interest in politics and policy. He serves as Fellow for the the Central Ohio Group SIerra Club, and is proud to help with outreach during a very important time for the Sierra Club. As an Eagle Sout and member of the OSU Montaineers Club, you can find him backpacking or planning his next trip.
Kelsey Ridenour
Hello! My name is Kelsey Ridenour and I am a sophomore at the Ohio State University. I am studying Natrual Resource Management. My love for the outdoors came from years spent at camp with my girl scout troop and the wonders of nature have never left my side. After high school, I started voluteering the Electric Forest music festival where my husband and I worked for a group that focused on recycling and leaving as small of a footprint as we could so we could keep the beauty of nature in tact. I also have worked for Aveda hair salons for the last 5 years, where I learned that my personal passion for nature was more than just a hobby. Aveda products are all water soluble and environmentally friendly and my salons have participated in multiple fundraisers to help save the planet. Once I learned that the earth was more to me than just a place to live, I knew I wanted to spend my present and future protecting it any way I can. This opportunity as a Clean Water Fellow at the Sierra Club is a perfect chance for me to give back and do my part, as well as recruit and educate others as to how they can and why they should do theirs.
Gabrielle Russell
Gabrielle is a second year Masters of Science in Environmental Studies at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. Her studies focus on freshwater ecology. Her interest in water quality began as a young girl boating on the Ohio River with her family. She enjoys working with the Sierra Club and has been a Clean Water Fellow for 5 semesters. She is passionate about everyone’s right to clean water, and hopes to find a career that balances the importance of science and advocacy.
Liam Martin
Liam is currently a Senior at The Ohio State University pursuing an undergraduate degree in Environment, Economy, Development, and Sustainability with a focus on business sustainability. He currently works as a social media fellow for Sierra Club of Ohio. His love for the environment was cultivated during his summers traveling out West during High School and Spending years camping in the Les Cheneaux Islands in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. When he isn’t glued to Twitter and Facebook he enjoys hiking, bicycling, and taking care of his prized banana plant. Liam hails from Worthington, Ohio.
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