Emily Monk emonk@fortlewis.edu Emily was raised in Minnesota but moved to Colorado to get her B.A. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, as well as in Anthropology, from the University of Colorado Boulder. She earned a Master’s in Biology from Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada. She loves rock climbing, hiking, skiing, and hanging out with her bearded dragon Tasman. Advising areas Biochemistry Cellular & Molecular Biology Chemistry Computer Engineering Engineering Environmental Biology Geology Integrative Biology Mathematics Physics
Evan Ross eaross@fortlewis.edu Evan is from an organic family farm in South Dakota. He graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Global Studies. He studied abroad in Guatemala, where he worked on garden farms and learned Spanish. Advising Areas Accounting Business Administration Business Economics Computer Information System Entrepreneurship and Small Business Marketing
Katya Spiecker kspiecker@fortlewis.edu Katya grew up in Bend, Oregon, and moved to Durango in 2018 to continue a career in environmental conservation and grassroots organizing. They love paddleboarding, hiking, botanizing, bird watching, and classic XC skiing. Advocacy and activism around environmental, social, and racial justice also hold a special, fiery place in their heart. Advising areas Anthropology Borders and Languages Criminology and Justice Studies Environmental Conservation and Management Environmental Science Gender and Sexuality Studies History Native American and Indigenous Studies Philosophy Political Science Sociology and Human Services