Sustainability
Staff
The Rollins College Sustainability Program consists of Rollins employed student coordinators and a program coordinator. The Committee on Environmental and Sustainable Initiatives (CESI) consists of the student sustainability coordinators, student members of EcoRollins, staff and faculty. CESI advises the administration on a wide variety of issues related to sustainable development, environmental impact, biodiversity and environmental justice. The range of issues include curricular and educational issues, facility and business issues, programmatic issues and policy-related choices concerning the environment.
Sustainability Housing
Student Sustainability Coordinators are involved in various organic growing areas on campus which include the EcoHouse and an urban farm!
Rollins Sustainability Program
Barbara Hughes
Program Coordinator, Sustainability Program and Environmental Studies Program
KWR 213
T. 407.646.2084
Barbara Hughes is a graduate of Rollins College with a Bachelor's degree in English and creative writing. She has been in an administrative role with Rollins Science Division including Environmental Studies and Biology. She is passionate about connecting the Orlando community with ongoing environmental and sustainability efforts in the greater Orlando area.
Sustainability Program Coordinators
Gabriel Soares '24
Lead Sustainability Coordinator/Bike Specialist
Gabriel Soares is from Brazil and is currently a Business Management major. He is the lead bike coordinator this semester, he is available to answer any questions about Fox Bikes.Zi Burns '26/27
Bike Assistant
Zi Burns is the bike assist at Rollins. She is in the 3/2 business management program and will graduate in the year 26/27. She is also on the sailing team. She enjoys surfing, basketball, and hanging out with friends in her free time.
Caroline Hutchinson '25
Greenhouse Intern
Caroline is a Communication Studies major with a focus in Public Relations. She is from Massachusetts and serves as the greenhouse intern on campus. Caroline is a plant lover and passionate about sustainability efforts.Bella Naples '26
Greenhouse Intern
Bella Naples is an Environmental Studies major minoring in French and Studio Art. She is passionate about taking care of our planet, and am very excited to be working with Rollins' programs to do so.