Cecilia Orth

Cecilia (she/her) is an M.S. student at the Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies. Her research with Dr. Tracey Holloway is centered around air quality, policy, and environmental justice. In this role, Cecilia has evaluated the potential for sulfur dioxide emission clusters to adversely impact air quality and health outcomes. She has also analyzed how underrepresented groups are affected by ozone and how NOx and VOC reduction scenarios can benefit these groups. Cecilia aspires to build a research career analyzing regulation to re-inform policy that will lessen the disparities in air pollution. In her free time, Cecilia enjoys plant-based cooking, hiking, and training for triathlons. Cecilia was awarded the EAP Student Scholarship in 2023.