Gloria is a graduating senior at the University of Florida studying Environmental Science and Philosophy. She is passionate about preserving the beauty of natural places, and served as an inaugural Youth Leadership Council Member with EarthEcho throughout college. Gloria is active in her community as Vice Chair of the City of Gainesville Student Community Relations Board and a member of the UF Speech and Debate Team, as well as the founder of the U.S. Green Building Council Chapter at the Rinker School.