Emrys Odell is a 23 year old environmentalist, artist, and eternal learner. He recently completed a year of service with AmeriCorps Cape Cod in Massachusetts. There, he performed natural resource management and led community outreach initiatives. In 2024, he graduated magna cum laude in Global Environmental Studies from Clark University in Worcester, MA. They grew up in Upstate New York, enjoying the forests and lakes near their home. They paint, draw, play guitar and are an avid reader.  This is his first time living on the West Coast and he’s excited to build connections to the Portland area through environmental service.