Maggi Anstett, sophomore, Agriculture and Natural Resources major interested in the Teachers Certificate Program for Graduate Students. Maggi has a huge passion for every field in agriculture, not just farming. She has received the highest degree through the FFA, The American Degree, by spending countless hours volunteering, working on the family farm, attending workshops, conferences, competitions, and much more. Her career goal is to become an Agricultural Educator, so she can teach future generations the importance of agriculture in their everyday lives. If she could better the world in one way she would knock down all the abandoned buildings in cities and build gardens. This would clean up the air, grow the pollinators populations, and make the world a little more enjoyable to be in.

Margaret Sanders is a rising junior at UConn, studying Environmental Science in CLAS. She hopes to soon join the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources and study Natural Resources. Margaret became involved with UConn Extension in the summer of 2019, when she worked as an intern for the 4-H Hartford County office. Since then, Margaret has  great passion for the environment, environmental education, and service to others. Margaret ultimately hopes to work with sustainability on a college campus, and attend NEAG for a post undergraduate program. Margaret is a member of Alpha Chi Omega at UConn, and was a FYE Mentor this fall. Margaret is also involved in the UConn Connects Program as a Connects Mentor on campus, and loves helping other students personally and academically.

Madeline Williams, Senior, Structural Biology and Biophysics major on the Master’s of Public Health Fast-Track Program. She plans to continue her education to earn her Juris Doctor and pursue a career in human rights law. Madeline’s biggest passion is human rights, particularly related to health issues. She prides herself on her dedication to community service, both domestically and internationally and hopes to continue that work throughout her professional life. If she could change the world in one way, she would ensure equal opportunity for all. When everyone starts on a level playing field, the world can see the true potential of everyone in it.