Want to get involved with Sprout Up Palo Alto?
Please reach out to our Chapter Director Deepan Shah directorstanford@sproutup.org
*Not officially recognized by Stanford OSE but have made Cardinal Commitments through Haas Center.
Deepan is a senior studying Computer Science (BS) and Sustainability Science and Practice (MS). He is passionate about using technology to help address climate change, and hopes to incorporate combating environmental issues into his work in the future. Furthermore, he has always held a deep-rooted interest in exploring problems concerning human-environmental conflict and conservation, which reaches all the way to his current day project on utilizing computer vision to mitigate human-elephant wildlife conflicts. This is Deepan's second year with Sprout Up and he looks forward to advancing environmental education for local youths and serving as a mentor in the community. In his free time, he loves to make new friends, golf, learn, and listen to music.
Anushka is a freshman at Stanford University studying Earth Systems with a concentration in Human Environmental Systems. She is passionate about environmental justice and education, and hopes to provide marginalized communities with equitable environmental outcomes and access to resources to expand their environmental stewardship. This is Anushka's first year with Sprout Up and she looks forward to furthering Sprout Up's goals of engaging local youth with environmental issues. In her free time, she loves to hike, scrapbook, read, paint, and do yoga!
Ela is a current freshman at Stanford University who is currently undecided in her major. She is interested in environmental law, biomedical innovation, and marine conservation. She has worked on conservation projects in the past, focusing on sharks and butterflies, but is looking to turn over a new page with sustainability education. She is passionate about conserving all of our ecosystems as well as inspiring young minds to promote a healthy sustainable culture. This is her first year with Sprout Up at Stanford, and she is very excited to make a difference by spreading awareness and engaging with her local community.
Anneli is a freshman interested in Earth Systems and Human Biology. She is excited to be joining Sprout Up to share her love of nature and foster care and consciousness of the environment in youth and the Stanford community. She believes in environmental education to provide pertinent and memorable experiences for students of all ages. Her favorite ways to spend time are dancing (currently with Stanford's Cardinal Ballet Company!) and enjoying nature's beauty and solitude.
*Not officially recognized by Stanford OSE but have made Cardinal Commitments through Haas Center.