2024 Cleantech Intern
Katie DuHaime
Biography
Katie DuHaime is from Charlotte, North Carolina, and is currently an undergraduate sophomore at UNC Chapel Hill. She is studying Public Policy alongside Environmental Studies and Sciences with a focus on Sustainability. Her interests revolve around fostering a more circular fashion industry through sustainable textiles and the repurposing of waste. She is also keen on urban planning and promoting more walkable, accessible, and vibrant communities that are less dependent on car-centric infrastructure. On campus, she has her own business that supports the revitalization of old clothing and is a part of numerous organizations, including Epsilon ETA, that revolve around sustainability and clean energy. As a Clean Tech intern, Katie is most anticipating fostering connections within the sustainable fashion arena as well as organizing panels around alternative textiles and innovative fibers.