Meet the Team
It all began with two Environmental Studies majors at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who believe that the best scientists are the creative ones.
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Author: Peyton Stoller
Peyton Stoller is a second-year Environmental Studies and Geography double major at the University of California, Santa Barbara, originally from Sacramento, CA. As the co- chapter director of Sprout UP, a nonprofit organization in Santa Barbara, Peyton has been inspired to create environmental literature that serves as an educational resource for local schools. Though new to the world of self-publishing and writing, she is eager to learn and grow with each creative project, using her passion for both science and storytelling to make a meaningful impact.
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Iris Jenssen is a second year Art and Environmental Studies double major at UCSB. She has been thrilled to be a part of Peyton’s Sprout Storytelling journey, for it aligns perfectly with her artistic ambitions and dedication to environmental causes and general love for the world. This is her first illustrative project, and is endlessly grateful for the experience that it has allowed. Iris can’t wait for La Luna’s Gift to spark environmental stewardship in students, just like leaders were able to do for her when she was their age. You can find her portfolio at https://irisluzart.weebly.com/