Residents

Joe Brehm

I am a second year graduate student from Columbus, Ohio, pursuing a Master’s of Science in Environmental Studies with an emphasis on education and communication.  I earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana in Anthropology with a minor in Wilderness Studies.  

I am very interested in natural history, ecology, wilderness living skills, and sustainable agriculture.  One of my introductions to living sustainably was spending three months living off the grid near Flagstaff, Arizona, where I studied primitive skills, wilderness survival, and bushcraft.  I am excited to learn about other aspects of sustainability here at the Ecohouse from the many knowledgeable people that I am sure to encounter over the next year.

Alana Dakin

I am a junior studying English through the Honors Tutorial College, with the hope of one day getting a job in the field of publishing on top of also producing a few works of my own. I spend most of my time hanging out with friends, getting outside as much as possible, and keeping my piles of schoolwork at bay. I am a townie, and can most often be found drinking a mocha at Donkey Coffee.

People are often intrigued as to how I ended up living at the Ecohouse, considering that I am an English major with no significant past involvement in environmental organizations or clubs. However, environmental issues have been close to my heart since a very young age, and I can think of no better cause than educating myself and others on how to live sustainably. As a child I had many opportunities to explore the Appalachian area, which I believe fostered in me a respect for the environment which I carry with me to this day. I look forward to the many opportunities that living at the Ecohouse will bring this coming year, and can’t wait to show fellow students and community members around our home.

Molly Shea

I'm entering my 4th year at Ohio University, studying environmental geography.  I'm generally interested in most things. I have a strong interests in community building, social and environmental justice, participation, food, friends/ family, and constant change.

I grew up outside of Delaware, Ohio in Morrow County, where a majority of my family, and many friends, still live.  I attribute much of my environmental and social beliefs to my supportive family. I'm excited to be living in a way that helps demonstrate a future without coal and incorporating the Ecohouse mission into my lifestyle.