Robert Redford Conservancy Fellows
Our Conservancy fellowship program is designed for student workers who are passionate about collaborative approaches to environmental sustainability and community building.
Students work on group projects with support from the Conservancy's director, staff, and other campus and community partners.
Meet Our Fellows
Lily Aaron '26 (she/her)
Lily Aaron is a Head Fellow at the Robert Redford Conservancy and an Environmental Science major at Pitzer College. As Head Fellow, Lily helped launch Southern California’s first agrivoltaics program and has sustained the conservancy’s mycology lab. With experience spanning climate policy development, ecological restoration research, and community engagement. Lily specializes in translating complex climate science into actionable solutions. Lily brings expertise in data analysis, fieldwork, and science communication to advance the conservancy’s mission of fostering innovative approaches to environmental conservation and education.
Allenka Jeharajah '26 (she/her)
Allenka is a senior at Pitzer College, double majoring in Environmental Analysis and Economics. Originally from Singapore, she enjoys exploring differences in sustainability practices across countries and considering how solutions in one context can be adapted to another. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, watching movies, and traveling.
Isaiah Curtis '26 (he/him)
Isaiah is a Senior and is majoring in Environmental Science with a Minor in Politics. Isaiah is from St. Paul Minnesota. In his spare time, Isaiah works with the Claremont Student Worker Alliance, as well as the Green Bike Shop and is the Captain of the Ultimate Frisbee Team (Go Brains!)
Gabriel Bartoli '26 (he/him)
Gabriel is a Senior majoring in Environmental Analysis and Organizational Studies. He is interested in exploring the function of the private sector in dealing with global environmental issues, waste management, and reforestation. He enjoys traveling, hiking, playing sports, and gardening. Gabriel is an international student born and raised in Brazil’s tropical rainforest. With 85% of his hometown's forests lost to deforestation, Gabriel hopes to contribute to restoring nature to its rightful place.
Francesca Luna Mills '27 (She/Her)
Francesca is a junior at Scripps College majoring in Environmental Analysis, specializing in the Sustainable Built Environment track, with a minor in Human-Centered Information Design. Growing up in rural Mendocino, California, she was shaped by the region’s fog-shrouded redwoods, rugged coastline, and thriving kelp forests, inspiring her passion for community-centered ecology and sustainable living. Francesca has gained experience in both the government and nonprofit sectors, successfully engaging with diverse stakeholders on environmental projects. Through her fellowship, Francesca is deepening her contributions to climate resilience efforts while refining her expertise in data visualization and environmental communication. She is particularly passionate about integrating design and data analysis to promote sustainable solutions and drive meaningful change. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, organizing community events, and practicing yoga.