Diego Palmisano

Diego Palmisano is a freshman who is majoring in both Environmental Science and Veterinary Science. Often visiting his grandparents in Puerto Rico, Diego developed a love for the Earth and all things nature at a young age. Following a passion for social and environmental justice, throughout high school, Diego was an advocate for Latinx rights, and created a club in his school to help with this mission. Focusing now on the environment, Diego believes that social justice and the environment are connected, and wants to serve as an advocate for communities most at risk. For future plans, Diego hopes to attend veterinary school to become a wildlife veterinarian and serve as an advocate for wildlife and the communities who interact with them worldwide.