Devin Guthrie

What is your major? Environmental science, with certificates in environmental studies and Indigenous peoples studies

Expected graduation: May 2026

What inspired your interest in the environment and/or community? I grew up in Milwaukee, where despite having an urban experience, my parents’ love of the environment spread to me. My extended families live in rural areas, one owning a farm, allowing me to interact with nature in a variety of ways. In the city, I took advantage of the outdoor opportunities, further shaping who I am and inspiring the love of nature that I have today.

I am interested in the intersection between culture, people, and the environment, observing the ways they influence each other. Ecology, conservation biology, entomology, and almost every other field within the environment interest me, giving me more ideas on how to best connect us to nature. Connecting the variety of intersections together feels like slowly solving a puzzle, all of the pieces coming together to create a whole image. There are so many possibilities for how we can mold ourselves with the environment because everything is connected to everything else!