Athena Lee '28
CRP Student Researcher
Major:
Integrative Conservation
Research Project
Understanding and Advancing Improvements to Nighttime Lighting for the Benefit of Birds, Other Wildlife, and PeopleBio
Athena Lee '28 is from Dallas, Texas. Her passion for environmentalism stems from several childhood experiences, one of the most influential being her time raising chickens. Witnessing firsthand the impacts of genetic modification, coupled with her love for animals, sparked her dedication to animal and environmental advocacy. Athena is particularly interested in studying environmental ethics, eco-conscious living, and, more recently, the intersection of environmentalism and film.She enjoys using film to raise awareness about environmental causes, tell impactful stories, and express her creativity. In addition to film, she is proficient in GIS. Athena hopes to pursue a career that challenges her, whether through creative expression or engineering sustainable solutions.
In her free time, you can find her having hour-long conversations with friends in Sunken Garden, video editing, traveling, or simply soaking in the sun.
