Meet the Environmental Fellows

Issah Abdullah

Major: Computer Science

Class of 2028

Issah is a freshman at Stetson University from Kumasi, Ghana, popularly known as “The Garden City of West Africa”. Growing up, he had to use his skills as a software developer for environmental activism and to also address the myriad environmental issues faced by his community. As a Hatter and a Sustainability fellow, Issah is excited to combine his passion in Computer Science and Environmental Science to promote environmental sustainability on campus.

After Stetson, Issah hopes to be at the forefront of technological innovation that will contribute to promoting sustainability and solving critical issues worldwide.

Elisa Familia

Major: Business Systems and Analytics

Class of 2028

Elisa is originally from the Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean. Coming from an island, she has a great interest in learning about the best environmental practices carried out by civil society and those promoted by businesses as well.
As an Environmental Fellow, she hopes to contribute to the representation of the Kindness Value by the Hatter community by developing campus-wide tools that facilitate the “Think Before You Throw” culture of waste.

Phoenix Medley

Major: Environmental Studies

Class of 2027

Phoenix began working with the Fellows in 2023 at the start of her Freshman year at Stetson. She has a passion for environmental equity and urban planning. As a part of the Fellows, she hopes to create a local impact on the DeLand community as well as grow her knowledge of sustainability.

At Stetson, she hopes to connect with organizations on campus, as well as the student body at large, to better understand the disparities on campus and work to create attainable solutions. She plans to use her experience in creative writing and graphic design to create content that uplifts the environment and those who live within it.