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Meet the awesome team of students who developed this site!

Sarah Storey ’20

Role: Team member

Avery, TX – Howdy! I am a junior horticulture major. I hope to someday run my own market garden and bring community gardening to wherever I end up calling home.

Lauren Bright ’22

Role: Team Member

Tyler, TX – Howdy! I am a Sophomore Marketing major. I currently work as an Influencer Marketing Account Manager for at a digital marketing agency in Dallas, TX. Long term I hope to pursue a career in Residential and Commercial Real Estate after graduation. I am a staff assistant for the Big Event at A&M, which has been one of the most rewarding experiences of college! I love Texas A&M and the community and traditions that come with it!

Madaleine Merka

Role: Team Member

College Station, TX – Howdy! I’m a junior Supply Chain Management major. Aside from the business school, one of my many passions is taking care of my house-plants. I also have always had a huge passion for monarch butterflies ever since I was a child and I am always happy to participate in anything that involves the preservation of their species.

Peggy Johnson ’21

Role: Team Member

San Antonio, TX- Howdy! I am a junior Finance major and I hope to work in consulting after I graduate! I love to travel and enjoy pursuing photography in my free time.

Dash Dozier ’22

Role: Team Member

Spring, TX – Howdy! I’m a senior Psychology major graduating early in the summer of 2020! After graduating, I plan on waiting until I’m 21 to pursue a government career. I like to read, train in martial arts, and participate in Super Smash Bros tournaments.

Jeremiah Martin

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Jamal Walton

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Jessica DeVlieger ’21

Role: Team member, Service Sites

Houston, TX – Howdy! I am a sophomore communications major and minor in business, and transferred to Texas A&M University last fall! I plan on pursing public relations and hopefully taking over a social media for a big company, or doing business with a company. I love living in College Station and the traditions A&M shares!

Ethan Edwards

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Jennifer Egan

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Taylor Hayes

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Gianna Muniz ’20 

Team Member, Migration

Brownsville, TX – Howdy! I’m a junior psychology major graduating in May 2020. After graduation, I hope to attend graduate school for either industrial/organizational psychology or clinical psychology. I enjoy reading, photography, and arts/crafts.

Brooke Renfro ’21

Team Member, Educator Resources, Monarchs in the Media 

Rockwall, TX- Howdy! I am a communication major and business minor graduating in the spring of 2021! After graduation I plan to work in the medical sales industry. I enjoy Aggie football games and days spent outside!

Darby Salge ’19

Media Coverage, Educator Resources, Get Involved, and Group Spokesperson

Magnolia, TX- I’m a senior psychology major and neuroscience minor! After graduation, I’ll be staying at Texas A&M to get my Ph.D. in School Psychology. More importantly, I’m a proud Aggie, dog mom, and plant mom!

Mikinsie Varner ’21

Team Member, Service Sites, Monarchs in the Media

Rockwall, TX- I am a sophomore psychology major. I transferred to A&M this semester. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school somewhere in Texas. I love going to A&M football games and living in College Station.

Reese York ’20

Team Member, Get Involved, All About Monarchs, Current Service Projects

Rockwall, TX- I am a junior psychology major, graduating next May. After graduation, I plan to go to law school, with hopes of becoming a criminal prosecutor. I enjoy participating in the Aggie traditions, and spending time with my dog!

Sarah Young ’21

Team member, Service Sites

The Woodlands, TX-  Howdy! I am a sophomore communication major and I transferred this year. I plan to pursue a career in commercial real estate and travel in my free time. I love Texas A&M and everything about it and will be sad to leave!

Craig Coates

Primary Community Partner and Project Contact

If you have any further questions about the Monarch Service Projects, please contact Dr. Coates at ccoates@tamu.edu

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