Arely López (she/her) is a third-year year undergraduate earning a double major in Geography/Environmental Studies and Political Science with a minor in Entrepreneurship under the Regents Scholarship. She has previously served as a Carbon Neutrality Initiative ambassador and Fellow and is currently involved in UCLA’s Latin Business Student Association as a board member and K-12 Outreach for The Center for Diverse Leadership in Science.
Arely strives to unpack in the intersections between the environment, law, and the economy and aspires to pursue a career that works towards building a green, equitable economy that is inclusive to underrepresented communities. After participating in the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge Undergraduate Research Scholars Program, she hopes to further explore research interests in the implementation of renewable energy and corporate or government actions to promote sustainability. Her other interests lie in cooking, exploring new places, and collecting vinyls.