Environmental Center Contacts

Monica Ferreira, Outreach Coordinator

Monica Ferreira has been with Westminster College since 2005, first as the State Representative of the Jane Goodall Institute's Roots & Shoots program, and now as the Environmental Center Outreach Coordinator. Under her leadership, dozens of schools and youth groups (including Westminster) have become active in Roots & Shoots. Monica helps connect Westminster's Environmental Center to the larger community through the Wasatch Front Forum, annual Bioneers Conference, Youth Environmental Fair, and many other programs throughout the year.  Keep an eye out for her at the next local green event!

Phone: (801)832-3300 Email: mferreira@westminstercollege.edu

Kerry Case, Environmental Center Director

Kerry Case joined Westminster College in August 2006 to create and direct the new Environmental Center.  Prior to joining Westminster, Kerry was with Utah State University, serving as Director of the Utah House, a green building demonstration and learning center. While in that capacity, Kerry helped educate tens of thousands of Utahns about energy and water conservation. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor’s in English from the University of Colorado. In addition to her professional passion for sustainability, Kerry finds personal inspiration while gardening, hiking, and flyfishing in Utah’s unique landscape.

Phone: (801)832-2810   Email: kcase@westminstercollege.edu

Kelsie DeFrancia, Bioneers Assistant Conference Coordinator/Sustainability Fellow

Kelsie graduated high school in Moab, Utah and is now a senior at Westminster. She recently lived in Baja, Mexico to work for an environmental education program, which influenced her decision to pursue a degree in Environmental Studies and a minor in Spanish. Kelsie joined the Environmental Center as the Assistant Conference Coordinator for the annual Bioneers conference and is now pleased to be working as a Campus Sustainability Fellow and with the Campus Sustainability Task Force. In her free time she enjoys river rafting, swimming, and relaxing.

Phone (801)832-2813  Email: kld0608@westminstercollege.edu

Meghan Johnston, Campus Garden Coordinator/Sustainability Fellow

Meghan Johnston is a Campus Sustainability Fellow and more recently has become the Campus Garden Coordinator. She spent a year working in San Jose, California in environmental education for a non-profit called Our City Forest. This is her second year at Westminster, where she is thrilled to be majoring in Environmental Studies.  Meghan also teaches swim lessons and enjoys mountain biking, kayaking and cooking with zucchinis.

Phone (801)832-2813 Email: maj0324@westminstercollege.edu

Sarah Carver, Campus Sustainability Fellow  

Sarah is currently pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Studies here at Westminster. She spent the last summer researching American Avocets at the Great Salt Lake where she gained a new appreciation for the lake as well as the astounding number of beautiful birds that come through the area every year. She is extremely excited about joining the Campus Sustainability Fellows this year. In her free time she enjoys garden work, reading, music and being outside!

Phone (801)832-2813 Email: maj0324@westminstercollege.edu  

Quinn Depperschmidt, Westminster Wheels

Quinn graduated high school in Idaho Falls, Idaho and is now a sophomore at Westminster. He has always loved doing exciting things outdoors, including skiing, mountain biking and kayaking. Quinn is currently involved with Westminster Wheels, the free bike program on campus. He loves Westminster and is looking forward to graduating with a BA in Environmental Studies. Work hard, play hard.

Email: qmd0111@westminstercollege.edu  

Kyle Knutson, Campus Sustainability Fellow

Kyle graduated high school in Boise, Idaho and is currently a sophomore at Westminster College. He is working towards a degree in International Business with a minor in Environmental Studies. Kyle enjoys a plethora of outdoor activities including skiing, biking, climbing, white water rafting, and fly-fishing. Kyle is psyched to be joining the campus sustainability fellows this year and is looking forward to helping make Westminster a greener campus. Get out! Go play!

Phone (801)832-2813 Email: kok0825@westminstercollege.edu

Blago Amov, Campus Sustainability Fellow

Blago Amov is an international student from Bulgaria and is currently a junior at Westminster College. He graduated high school in Vermont and is now pursuing a degree in International Business with a minor in Economics. Blago loves the outdoor activities that Utah has to offer and particularly enjoys skiing, hiking, camping and mountain biking. He is thrilled to join the Campus Sustainability Fellows this year and is committed to raise awareness for environmental responsibility among everyone on campus.

Phone (801)832-2813 Email: baa0512@westminstercollege.edu

Have a general question? Feel free to email the Environmental Center at environmentalcenter@westminstercollege.edu.