Kamala Chuss

Kamala Chuss is a senior from Hopkinton, MA majoring in Marine Sciences at UConn Avery Point. Kamala began their college journey at Storrs as a member of EcoHouse, and was a leader of Environmental Justice Front and the Storrs Marine Club. Now Kamala helps lead the Avery Point EcoHusky club, with which they organize hikes and activities like the Earth Day Celebration. Alongside Fossil Fuel Free UConn, Kamala advocates for UConn to end ties with the fossil fuel industry by leading rallies and teaching about UConn’s unacceptable contribution to the climate crisis. For the past two summers, Kamala had internships in sea turtle conservation on remote beaches of Costa Rica and Panama. Now Kamala is an intern for the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (CT NERR) where they work on education, conservation, research, and field work. Kamala is also a lab assistant in the Ward Lab, where most of their time is spent caring for mussels, and a tutor at the Avery Point Academic Center, where they help students learn and gain confidence in course material. Kamala has a passion for environmental and social justice, and is making the world a better place though activism, teaching, and research. After graduating, Kamala hopes to work in marine conservation and education while exploring the globe. In their little free time, Kamala enjoys sailing, scuba diving, and just about any outdoor activity. At COP29, Kamala is excited to make new friends from around the world and learn unique perspectives on environmental issues.