Green Events Consulting was founded in the fall of 2010 by 2010-11 Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU) Sustainability Chair Theo Gibbs and a team of Stanford students: Vincent Chen, Susie Choi, Aurelia Heitz, Molly Oshun, and Noemi Walzebuck. Rather than expecting students to pursue sustainable event planning by themselves, we institutionalized a program that offers student organizations guidance and resources throughout the process. We hope to engage the Stanford community in a conversation about sustainability by recruiting students to serve as consultants as well as by working with student groups and leaders.
Our Vision: Green Events Consulting envisions a campus where all events abide by a new standard of sustainable practices and metrics and where event attendees are actively aware of these measures.
Our Mission Statement: Green Events Consulting is a program for Stanford students that provides consulting services, financial support, and expertise to guide campus event planning. We educate students about and help them reduce the negative environmental impact of their events.
Our Vision: Green Events Consulting envisions a campus where all events abide by a new standard of sustainable practices and metrics and where event attendees are actively aware of these measures.
Our Mission Statement: Green Events Consulting is a program for Stanford students that provides consulting services, financial support, and expertise to guide campus event planning. We educate students about and help them reduce the negative environmental impact of their events.
Past GEC Members
2013-14 GEC Staff
Fabian Bock, Project Leader
- 2014 (Senior), Earth Systems
- Fabian has had a longstanding interest in the environment, and he served as a project leader for GEC the past year. He is especially passionate about waste reduction, recycling, and renewable energy resources. Fabian is a member of Students for a Sustainable Stanford and Alpha Kappa Psi. He spends his free time playing soccer and doing martial arts, hanging out with friends, and biking around campus.
Catherine Zaw, Internal Director
- 2015 (Junior) Biology
- Catherine has been involved in GEC for the past two years, as she served as both a consultant and project leader. She is a major foodie: she loves cooking food and eating, especially desserts and broccoli. Catherine enjoys creative writing and swimming, and surprise parties are her forte.
Darien French-Owen, Project Leader
- 2015 (Junior) Economics, Earth Systems
- Darien French-Owen is particularly interested in how everyday living practices can be not only sustainable, but also financially practical. This is her second year with GEC and first serving on staff and she is looking forward to teaching many more people about what trash goes in which bin :) In addition to GEC, Darien plays flute in Stanford's orchestra and marching band, gives campus tours, and lives in the Enchanted Broccoli Forest co-op.
Hana Kajimura, Project Leader
- 2014 (Senior) Earth Systems
- Though I entered Stanford undeclared, my abroad experiences at Stanford have firmly rooted my passion in the environment. I spent six months in Cape Town, South Africa working on an urban garden and developing environmental education curriculum. When I returned, I declared Earth Systems and decided to head to Washington DC to get the policy and corporate perspective on environmental issues. After two internships at the Environmental Defense Fund, I am excited to return to campus and implement some tangible "green" solutions in my immediate community.
Kendrick Kho
Kendrick Kho, Project Leader
- 2014 (Senior) Earth Systems; Science, Technology, and Society
- Hi there! My name is Kendrick Kho. It's my first year in GEC and I'll be a project team leader! I look forward to tackling unique challenges and devising new ways to make events (and our lives) more sustainable!
Connor Van Gessel
Edwin Brower
Edwin Brower, Fall Outreach Officer
- B.S. Materials Science & Engineering (2012); M.S. Materials Science & Engineering (2013)
- Edwin served as a consultant last year, and he is returning to GEC to help with fall outreach initiatives. He studied renewable energy abroad in Iceland the summer of 2011, which deepened his interest in green energy. Edwin was on the rowing team at Stanford as an undergraduate, and he now is trying to take advantage of the many other opportunities that Stanford offers. He enjoys biking, running, and working out.
We welcome our new 2013-14 interns!
Valerie Chang
Class of 2017
I am not sure what I am going to study yet, but I am interested in anything pertaining to math and science. I really look for ways to be sustainable, especially in the areas of waste reduction and energy. In my free time I enjoy taking hikes, cloud watching, and star gazing.
Class of 2017
I am not sure what I am going to study yet, but I am interested in anything pertaining to math and science. I really look for ways to be sustainable, especially in the areas of waste reduction and energy. In my free time I enjoy taking hikes, cloud watching, and star gazing.
Ian Naccarella
Class of 2017
I am currently a freshman at Stanford. I am from New Jersey and currently want to major in Chemical Engineering. My interests include playing baseball and soccer, cheering on the Stanford Football team, and enjoying the beautiful weather out here.
Class of 2017
I am currently a freshman at Stanford. I am from New Jersey and currently want to major in Chemical Engineering. My interests include playing baseball and soccer, cheering on the Stanford Football team, and enjoying the beautiful weather out here.
Jaclyn Phi
Class of 2016, STS: Environment and Sustainability
Jaclyn is a sophomore with a passion towards sustainability and animal conservation. As a new member of GEC this year, she looks forward to working on projects to increase the environmental knowledge, passion, and action of students on campus. Jaclyn's hobbies include playing basketball, swimming in beaches, playing with dogs, and more!
Class of 2016, STS: Environment and Sustainability
Jaclyn is a sophomore with a passion towards sustainability and animal conservation. As a new member of GEC this year, she looks forward to working on projects to increase the environmental knowledge, passion, and action of students on campus. Jaclyn's hobbies include playing basketball, swimming in beaches, playing with dogs, and more!
Valerie Gamao
Class of 2017
Hey y'all! I'm Valerie, a proud Burb-anchor and an advocate for anything that has to do with being "green". I am from San Antonio, Texas but was born and raised in the Philippines. Things I like to do include eating all sorts of food, playing badminton and just chilling with my friends. I am truly excited of being a Green Consultant this year and learning how to help student organizations contribute towards greater sustainability efforts in campus.
Class of 2017
Hey y'all! I'm Valerie, a proud Burb-anchor and an advocate for anything that has to do with being "green". I am from San Antonio, Texas but was born and raised in the Philippines. Things I like to do include eating all sorts of food, playing badminton and just chilling with my friends. I am truly excited of being a Green Consultant this year and learning how to help student organizations contribute towards greater sustainability efforts in campus.
