Ellie Hammond is a recent grad from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in geography with a double minor in environmental science and urban/regional development. As an environmental steward in the Energy and Community branch of Green Iowa AmeriCorps, she works on energy efficiency, conservation, and housing for low-income, veteran, and elderly residents.

Ellie also publishes her own environmental blog, Ellie’s Room, in hopes it is a safe space for conversations about climate change. She joins us to discuss the importance of self-care in order to sustain fighting on the frontlines of the climate movement.