Juliet Risko, Biology Major
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Juliet Risko has always been passionate about improving the health of others and natural environments. Growing up in Los Angeles, CA, she could be found working in the local community health clinic and volunteering. Upon coming to Dickinson, her studies shifted to environmental conservation and sustainability with a major in Biology and concentration in Religious Studies.
She is interested in the intersection between spirituality, environmental conservation, and community health. While studying abroad in India during the Spring of 2018, she studied Public Health and completed an independent study project on the relationships between Hinduism and the uses of natural springs in rural Himalayan communities. This experience reinforced her love for embracing new perspectives and obtaining a global education.
Outside of the classroom, she has worked with the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) as a Watershed Coordinator for the past three years, engaging communities to monitor their local watersheds and use citizen science as a tool for action. Additionally, she volunteers with Alpha Phi Omega and English as a Second Language, and is an Eco-Rep on campus. She is looking forward to collaborating with the Baird Fellows to gain new perspectives in sustainability and apply the skills she has acquired during her time at Dickinson.