Celebrating Impact: Highlights from MENV’s Inaugural Alumni Recognition Night

Liz Holland — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:42:53 +0000

Celebrating Impact: Highlights from MENV’s Inaugural Alumni Recognition Night Liz Holland Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:42

A few weeks ago, the Masters of the Environment (MENV) program hosted its very first Alumni Recognition Night—and what a night it was!

Held at 91��, the evening brought together nearly a decade’s worth of MENV alumni, current students, faculty, staff, and even some proud family members. The energy in the room was electric as friends reconnected, new relationships were formed, and the shared spirit of environmental leadership and innovation filled the space.

The heart of the evening centered on celebrating three exceptional alumni: Bridger Tomlin, Jennalee Battson, and Taylor Clayton. These inspiring professionals were honored for their standout contributions to the sustainability sector since graduating from MENV. Whether through policy, corporate sustainability, community engagement, or environmental justice, their work exemplifies the mission and values of the program—and the kind of real-world impact our graduates continue to make.

As we recognized these changemakers, we were reminded of the power of a connected, passionate community committed to driving meaningful environmental solutions. It was a special moment for the program: reflecting on how far we've come in nine years, and looking forward to where we’re going next.

If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry—this is just the beginning. We’ll be sharing in-depth features on each of our honorees in the coming weeks, diving into their career journeys and the incredible work they’re doing across the country. You can read more about Taylor, Jennalee, and Bridger's work using the buttons below.

Taylor Clayton Write Up

Thank you again to everyone who joined us in person or in spirit. We can’t wait to continue this tradition and celebrate even more MENV alumni in the years to come!

Stay tuned for more stories, photos, and ways to get involved.

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