Alishia E Orloff
UW Honors Graduates
Alishia E Orloff

Environmental Science and Resource Management
Quantitative Science & American Indian Studies
Designation: Departmental Honors
Honors Grads 2018/2019
Proudest Moment: Acknowledging the Original Stewards of the Land when presenting my thesis at the Research Symposium
Thesis: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Engagement
alishia.orloff@yale.eduAlishia Orloff is an undergraduate researcher currently in her last year obtaining a B.S. in Environmental Science and Resource Management. She has a strong interest in terrestrial and riparian ecology. Conducting ecological research across the nation, she has developed a greater appreciation for Traditional Ecological Knowledges as a lens for developing holistic land management. Alishia aspires to share her experience in holistic scientific methodology and ultimately challenge dominant narratives of western ways of knowing. Aside from her ambitions in her field, she also takes great efforts to engage communities on sustainability through education in the Pipeline Project, restoration in the Society of Ecological Restoration, and food sovereignty at the UW farm. Alishia enjoys playing piano and flute in local ensembles and symphonies as much as she does freelancing and busking. Over her years at University, she has picked up interest in Ultimate frisbee, rock climbing, lifting, yoga, and oil painting. Continuing her endeavors, she will continue to question frameworks and push boundaries at Yale University for graduate school.