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School of Environmental Sustainability - Anna Ries-Roncalli

2025 Presidents Medallion winner Anna Ries-Roncalli, School of Environmental Sustainability.
School of Environmental Sustainability

Anna Ries-Roncalli

she/her/hers

  • Hometown: Helena, Montana
  • Major/Program: Environmental Science (BS), Italian Studies (BA)
  • Minor: Theology

As an active member of the Food Recovery Network, Anna Ries-Roncalli has recovered thousands of pounds of food that would have gone to waste and redistributed it to Chicago food pantries. Within the School of Environmental Sustainability, she participated in faculty-mentored research projects on air quality and the presence of toxic chemicals in water.

“In my time at Loyola, I’ve witnessed changes in how people view waste and environmental problems. That brings me hope for the future and helps me persevere in my goals.”

Learn more about Anna Ries-Roncalli

she/her/hers

  • Hometown: Helena, Montana
  • Major/Program: Environmental Science (BS), Italian Studies (BA)
  • Minor: Theology

As an active member of the Food Recovery Network, Anna Ries-Roncalli has recovered thousands of pounds of food that would have gone to waste and redistributed it to Chicago food pantries. Within the School of Environmental Sustainability, she participated in faculty-mentored research projects on air quality and the presence of toxic chemicals in water.

“In my time at Loyola, I’ve witnessed changes in how people view waste and environmental problems. That brings me hope for the future and helps me persevere in my goals.”

Learn more about Anna Ries-Roncalli