Caroline has a background in Communications and Nonprofit Management from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

During her time there, she managed the school’s greenhouse and served as the lead engagement intern for the school’s sustainability office, focusing on increasing student involvement in event waste reduction and educating her peers on campus-wide sustainability practices. Since then, she has continued to champion environmental causes as part of SGA’s Zero Wasted Food team. Caroline plays a key role in initiatives like the Wasted Food Action Alliance, the Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition, and the C4, Cross Community Climate Collaborative. She enjoys collaborating with colleagues and mentoring interns, fostering a supportive environment for skill development. Outside of work, Caroline finds joy in creative pursuits like sewing and knitting and loves exploring nature through hiking and relaxing in her hammock under the trees.