Ria Knapp is the Small Planet Institute’s Editorial & Administrative Assistant at the Cambridge office. She supports the Small Planet Institute’s varied and dynamic initiatives in the areas of research, writing, and executive and administrative support. Additionally, she helps to manage the Institute’s website & design content, social media and outreach campaigns. Ria graduated from Boston University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. From there, she has worked in a variety of sustainability-centered positions including Environmental Coordinator at Patagonia Inc. and Campaign Coordinator at Climate Counts. From Paris, France to Portland, Oregon, she has worked and traveled in a number of diverse locations, which has deepened her understanding of global environmental and human issues. After returning back to the east coast, Ria ran the 2009 Boston Marathon and recently earned a Master’s from Harvard University, where she studied food systems, sustainable development, and alternative transportation. She currently lives a short bicycle ride across the river in Boston.

Allyson is a senior at Boston University, graduating in May with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and a double minor in Arabic and History. Her interests include conflict resolution, sustainability and diplomatic initiatives through cultural awareness. She has traveled throughout the United States and has lived abroad in Cape Town, South Africa. Allyson is passionate about the Small Planet Institute’s work and mission, and is involved in social media resources, research and development. When she is not working with Small Planet or studying on BU’s campus, Allyson likes to go running, volunteer at animal shelters and take adventures around the city.

Greg is the Small Planet Institute’s Social Media Coordinator during the summer of 2012. Working out of the Cambridge office, Greg is responsible for developing and managing a new online strategy designed to engage followers of Frances Moore Lappé. Greg seeks to further the reach of the Institute by experimenting with new forms of media, as well as using analytics to determine their effectiveness. A student at Wesleyan University, Greg is a psychology major interested in how traditional marketing tactics can be used to do good.

Emma will be a senior at Penn State studying Nutritional Sciences and Psychology. She is very interested in sustainable food systems and food policy, and excited to be a part of the Small Planet Institute's summer team. Emma will be helping with Institute's social media campaign, website content, research, and exploring creative ideas to spread Small Planet's values. In her free time, Emma loves to cook, hike and camp.