Evan Starnes

Evan was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and has spent most of his time in Arlington, Texas, for the past two years as a student of UT-Arlington. Evan graduated from Westlake High School in 2022, where he prioritized his studies in math and science by taking advanced classes in these subjects. He is in his second year of college at The University of Texas at Arlington. He is working on his BS in Environmental Science, taking General Chemistry, Calculus, Health in the Environment, and Ecology-based Biology courses. Evan also advocates for the value of his education as a Boy Scout (now Scouting America), where he practiced leadership, first aid, conservation, and camping skills. Before joining The Land Institute, Evan worked at a plant nursery to pursue tasks like watering, pruning, cashiering, and customer service. His position at The Land Institute will involve heavy lifting and caring for plants in the summer heat, so he feels prepared based on his work experience. His work as a counselor at a scout camp last summer has also prepared him to work outdoors in the heat with other people with various personalities.