Raised in Chicago, Illinois, Willow Nagai was drawn to climate advocacy upon entering the University of Rochester where she is now a Junior. Willow has always been passionate about environmental conservation, but was originally pulled toward scientific research. Upon beginning her university studies policy and advocacy resonated with her. This discovery led her to add a Political Science major to her already impressive Environmental Studies major. She has loved the environmental policy classes she has taken thus far.

University of Rochester Junior Willow Nagai

At CCL this Summer Willow will be filling the role of Education and Engagement Intern. This title allows her to welcome new CCL members in the Intros Forum, post job listings, help with the weekly CCAP training, and work to create education material for CCL!

As an individual with an outgoing personality, Willow is looking forward to getting to know others who are passionate about environmental advocacy. Willow is also eager to bolster her knowledge of environmental legislation.

Willow is involved in a sustainability program called EcoReps and will also be doing an REU at UT Austin this summer.

In her spare time Willow loves to dance, thrift, read and spend time with friends. If you catch her with her headphones on she’s most likely listening to Olivia Dean and if you catch with her head in a book it’s most likely the Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

We’re pleased to have Willow working with CCl this summer using her knowledge of environmental studies and politics for climate advocacy.

Follow Willow on Instagram @willownaggy