Lucia R. Zdenahlik
Elmhurst University
Environment
Lucia is an environmental science and economics double major with a minor in geographic information systems at Elmhurst University. She transferred to Elmhurst after earning her Associates of Arts from Oakton Community College. Through her active involvement in the Oakton Honors Program, Lucia discovered her passion for environmental studies. This interdisciplinary field allows her to bridge her strengths across the sciences and humanities, inspiring her to pursue a career focused on research, education, public service, and social change. In her free time, Lucia actively engages in environmental stewardship by participating in controlled burns and planting native seedlings, demonstrating her commitment to serving the natural environment and community.