Liv Allen

What is your major? Atmospheric and oceanic sciences and environmental studies

Expected graduation: May 2027

What inspired your interest in the environment and/or community? I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin with a very tight knit community where everyone knew each other. In high school I loved spending time with faculty and my classmates and the best way to do this outside of class was to be a part of lots of extracurriculars. A majority of these extracurricular activities involved volunteering, donating, raising money, or supporting the communities around me in one shape or another.

I fell in love with service and along with this came getting to know community members on deeper levels. Everyone is so unique and I love learning from experiences that others have. It also felt great to give back to the people that built the foundation for my education and opportunity.

I have always loved the environment and the peacefulness of the outdoors. Living by many bodies of water really increased my appreciation when I started spending time enjoying the calmness of Earth’s natural processes and ecosystems.

When I found out there was an opportunity on campus to combine both of these things, I could not pass it up! Joining CESP has been one of the best decisions I have made since starting my undergrad at UW Madison.