The Environmentalist
ABOUT US
Bringing local environmental news to the UC Berkeley community.

The Environmentalist is a student-run magazine at UC Berkeley that aims to educate Berkeley students and local residents about the various environmental issues in Berkeley and the greater Bay Area. We feature work from student writers, artists, and photographers, emphasizing multimedia content and interactivity as a means to engage readers. The magazine aspires to cover student and University actions on local environmental issues, amplify voices of marginalized communities impacted by climate change, and keep Berkeley students and the University administration accountable for their ecological footprint and contribution to climate change.

MEET THE TEAM

The Founders

Jeana and Jemma met in their Introduction to Multimedia course during their sophomore year at UC Berkeley. They quickly bonded over their passion for environmental journalism and the outdoors. After coming back from their study abroad adventures in Mo’orea and England, they caught up over coffee and came up with the idea to start a new environmental magazine. With their combined writing and photography skills, their vision was to bring environmental journalism to UC Berkeley. After many meetings at Cafe Strada, The Environmentalist was launched on April 14, 2024.

The Editors

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Jeana Lee

Jeana Lee

Jeana is a Political Science major with a strong passion for environmental policy and journalism. Her journalistic experience includes writing for The Daily Californian and Berkeleyside. She spent a semester in Washington DC where she interned for the Environmental Protection Agency. She also spent a summer at Oxford University, where she researched the relationship between the advocacy of small island nations and climate change finance. In her free time she loves to write poetry, go on long hikes, and browse bookstores.

HEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Jemma Paradise

Jemma Paradise

Jemma is a senior majoring in Society and Environment, with a minor in Journalism. She is an avid nature photographer, with a particular passion for documenting marine ecosystems and issues facing coastal communities. Prior to The Enviro, she interned as a Production Assistant at the Oceanic Preservation Society, and her photography work has been published in BBC News and The Leaflet. She is also a PADI Divemaster Candidate, and in her free time, she prefers to be underwater, scuba diving in California’s kelp forests.

HEAD EDITOR

Ellis Gelt

Ellis Gelt

Ellis is an Environmental Sciences major with a minor in creative writing. She has experience with a wide range of writing modes, and is currently writing an experimental marine science thesis. In the past, she’s worked on lichen identification guides with UC Berkeley, policy research with UC Davis, a coral reef regrowth engineering project, and a few nonprofits, including her own. You can usually find her outdoors: snowboarding, backpacking, or reading a good book. Ellis is so excited to be stepping into the role of editor-in-chief, and is happy to take any questions or comments at ellisgelt@berkeley.edu.

HEAD DESIGNER

Teresa Luo

Teresa Luo

Teresa is a junior studying Computer Science and Data Science. She is passionated about developing meaningful products that bring positive social impacts. Prior to The Enviro, she developed an online platform that posts articles and weekly podcasts about young leaders of the environmental community. Outside of leading the design and development of the Enviro, she loves to teach and visit every single National Park in California. Feel free to reach out at teresaluo1210@berkeley.edu!

DEPUTY DESIGNER 

Becky Xin

Becky Xin

Becky is a graduating(ed) Psychology major pursuing Product / UX design. She is interested in designing for environmental and healthcare causes, interning at a medical device startup as a UX designer. In addition, she has design the peer counseling website during her time at Cal and will be designing for a nonprofit organization in the summer. In her free time, she loves to sing, go on short runs, and go grocery shopping. You can reach out to her at beckyxin@berkeley.edu.

HEAD ARTIST

Annabelle Sebbag

Anabelle Sebbat

Anabelle is double majoring in Conservation and Resource studies and Urban Studies. With over seven years of experience in graphic design, she is dedicated to highlighting environmental injustices and issues through her artistic expression. She plans to graduate from Berkeley and pursue a career designing environmental infrastructure to enhance environmental resilience in cities and provide equal access to green spaces. As she transitions into a more prominent role as a creative director at the magazine, Anabelle seeks to broaden the environmental art and photography community at Berkeley. She is enthusiastic about facilitating collaborations between environmentalists and artists on campus to enrich the discourse and impact of environmental sustainability.

FINANCE AND MARKETING 

Jules Jimenez

Jules Jimenez

Jules is studying Business Administration and Media Studies at UC Berkeley. Her previous roles as a Care Provider and waitress showcase her empathetic nature and customer service skills. Her current position as Financial and Marketing Officer for The Enviro aligns with her goal to contribute significantly to environmental causes and advance into impactful leadership roles. Jules hopes to drive positive change in society with a future in fashion.

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