Major: Program in the Environment
Minor: Political Science

Riley is a Senior at the University of Michigan in the Program in the Environment with a specialization in law and policy. His life-long love for animals and nature evolved into a passion for environmentalism in high school, where he founded his school’s first environmental club. He was a member of the Michigan Community Scholars Program, a volunteer and activism based learning community, and is currently a columnist for the Michigan Daily, writing about environmental and social justice issues. He is originally from North Platte, Nebraska and his favorite animal is the tapir.