Leadership

Current Student Leadership Team

To get started with the SCC, review the new member's page then please contact a member of the student leadership team for orientation:

Jaimie Wargo

My name is Jaimie Wargo, and I am a fourth-year Environmental Science and Chemistry dual major. I have been a part of the SCC since the fall of 2019, and I now serve as the Garden Manager. Some of my favorite crops to grow are sweet potatoes, broccoli, and banana peppers. Hope to see you getting your hands dirty at the SCC!Garden Manager - Contact me for information on getting a garden plot and other questions about garden facilities and maintenance.

Senior, Environmental Science | Chemistry - College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Age: 21
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Phone Number: (407) 719-7711
E-mail: jardonwargo@ufl.edu

Brian Van

My name is Brian Van. I am a fourth year Anthropology major and enrolled in the 4+1 program for the Masters in Urban and Regional Planning. I started out at the SCC in Fall of 2020 thanks to our Digital Communications Coordinator, Jeremy. I assist with watching over the compost and helping out wherever I can. If you need anything, let me know!Administrative Assistant - Contact me for questions regarding compost orientations and general help across the SCC. Junior, Anthropology and Urban Planning - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | College of Design, Construction, and PlanningAge: 21Hometown: Miami, FlPhone Number: (305) 399-2972E-mail: brian.van@ufl.edu

Laura Valleti

Hey everyone, my name is Laura! I am the compost manager at the SCC. I oversee the compost and rotations of the bins. I'm passionate about the environment and doing my part. My favorite thing to garden would be potatoes, because they’re so easy to grow! Compost Manager - Contact me to talk about our composting process and how to begin your composting journey at the SCC.

Ph.D. Student, Human-Centered Computing - Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Age: 22
Hometown: Palm Harbor, FL
Phone: (727) 510-1103
E-mail: lvalleti@ufl.edu

Emma Goldberg

Hello! I'm Emma, and I have been involved with the SCC since Fall 2019, when I joined my class on a field trip to learn about composting from Dr. Wilkie. Every moment since then— whether it’s a s’mores nights, cleanup day, or garden and compost orientation— has quickly made the SCC one of my favorite spaces in Gainesville, and I am so excited to share this gem with other students. My favorite part of the SCC is the butterfly garden that I helped with last semester!
Social Coordinator - Contact me to get involved with our social events and social media outreach initiatives!
Senior, Environmental Engineering (B.S.) - Herbert Wertheim College of EngineeringAge: 21Hometown: Orlando, FLPhone Number: (407) 252-6579E-mail: emmagoldberg@ufl.edu

Someone like you!

Interested in joining the Team? We're looking for a mix of people united by a common goal of reducing food waste. Whether you may be our next Events Coordinator, Personal Photographer, Journalistic Investigator, Digital Media Designer, Outreach Coordinator, Instructional Designer, or even an Assistant we'd love to have your extra hand! Feel free to contact any of us and we'd be happy to talk more about ways you can get involved as a leader.

For More Information:

Faculty Advisor - Contact Dr. Ann Wilkie, PhD (far left)—Research Professor, Bioenergy and Sustainable Technology, in the Soil and Water Sciences Department—for any specific questions about the UF Research & Education Park or for additional information.
Email: acwilkie@ufl.edu

Honorable mention to our beloved feline friend of the garden, Mama Cat!

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