Our Spring Course
ESLP Fosters Horizontal Learning
Our Spring Quarter class centers around two key components. The first is a weekly Speaker Series, featuring leaders and activists from across the country who share diverse perspectives on sustainability. The second is a series of interactive workshops, where additional facilitators engage with students to foster collaboration, inspire action, and empower the next generation of leaders in sustainability and climate justice.
CRSN61: Class Facilitators
Our ESLP class facilitators hold paid positions offered annually by Enviroslug. They undergo facilitation training, dedicate the winter quarter to class preparation, and fully immerse themselves in the facilitation experience during the spring quarter. The class facilitators are mentored by the ESLP advisor and are responsible for assigning, grading, and facilitating class discussions.
ESLP takes pride in offering this unique, 2-unit student-led course every Spring Quarter. CRSN61 is sponsored by RCC and is open to all students, regardless of college affiliation, major, or year.
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Avery Bingham
Class Facilitator
I’m one of the class facilitators for CRSN 61, and I’m incredibly excited for this spring class. I look forward to bringing in knowledgeable speakers on environmental justice. It’s been a truly special experience to help develop this course and be part of a student-led initiative!
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Jose Lombera
Class Facilitator
I’m thrilled to be one of this year’s class facilitators for CRSN 61. I look forward to meeting new people and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment. It’s been a unique and rewarding experience to help shape this class, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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Katherine Canales-Molina
ESLP Program Advisor & Associate Director at SOMeCA
ESLP’s Spring 2025 Speakers:
Our speakers are open to all UCSC students! Feel free to join us on the scheduled dates and locations to explore diverse perspectives on environmental justice and beyond.
Ildiko Polony
Understanding Climate through Media
April 16th 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm
Kevin Patel
Empowering the Youth in Climate Action
April 23rd 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm
Megan Red Shirt-Shaw
Environmental Stewardship through the Indigenous Lens
April 30th 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm
Tiffany Dena Loftin
From Ideas to Action: Leading the Change
May 14th 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm
Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali
Bridging Communities for Environmental Justice
May 21st 2025, Classroom Unit 2, 5:20pm - 6:55pm
Karina has been a Board member since 2018. An Indigenous Chicana born and raised in Watsonville, she continues to call this community home. Growing up, she witnessed firsthand the challenges that small rural towns like hers face, from the impacts of climate change to systemic criminalization. This experience fueled her passion for environmental justice and racial equity, leading her to her current role at the MILPA Collective. There, she works to create opportunities for local youth and address the root causes of the school-to-prison pipeline. Karina also serves on the City of Watsonville’s Climate Action and Adaptation Committee, as well as two Santa Cruz County commissions—the Women’s Commission and the Human Services Commission.
