Articles written by Ellery McQuilkin

About Ellery

My name is Ellery McQuilkin and I’m a senior at Lee Vining High School. I’ve lived in Lee Vining for my whole life and have grown up backpacking and hiking through the Sierra. My experiences conducting scientific research on glaciers, swimming in cold mountain lakes, and exploring the Sierra have shaped my perspectives on the world. I want to acknowledge that I’ve had these experiences on the ancestral lands of the Mono Lake Kutzadika'a Tribe, who continue to care for the land today. As I learn more about this land, I’m motivated to use my privilege to help shed light on its true history and shape a better future. I plan on attending a small liberal arts college and majoring in geology and feminist studies.