Alyssa Kemp

Alyssa Kemp is a fourth-year student at Drexel University pursuing accelerated bachelor’s and master’s degrees in environmental engineering. They are pursuing minors in interdisciplinary problem-solving and climate change. Their interests are rooted in environmental and social justice, climate policy, and community development. As such, they have conducted research projects on community-based heat mitigation strategies, community gardens, and climate transition workforce development programs. They are a Nina Henderson Provost Scholar, a Community-Based Learning Project Lead, and a Task Member of Drexel’s Climate Action Plan. After graduation, they aspire to enter a JD program, specializing in environmental and energy law. 

Alyssa has been involved in the Pennoni Honors College through the Honors Program, as a 2021 STAR Scholar and Velay Fellow, as a 2021-22 Aspire Scholar, and through the SuperNova Undergraduate Research Fellows Program.

Alyssa says, "Thank you to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far! I'm especially grateful to Dr. Christopher Weyant, Dr. Franco Montalto, Mathy Stanislaus, Esq, and everyone at the UREP office."

Read Alyssa's interview with Drexel News: Alyssa Kemp Named as 2024 Truman Scholar, Drexel’s Third-Ever

Last updated: July 2024