Maryland PIRG Staff
Mercer joined Maryland PIRG in August 2010 as an Associate in the fellowship program. Mercer will spend the majority of her time on Maryland PIRG’s energy efficiency program, focusing on outreach to small business owners and working with coalition partners to push through energy efficiency initiatives.
Her prior experience includes research on environmental justice issues and most recently she worked on Maryland PIRG’s campaign to close corporate tax loopholes. She graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology in June 2010.
Internships
Work on important issues, learn valuable skills, get hands-on experience, and make a difference.
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Students let Professors know they want more affordable Textbooks! -
College Park citizens cast their votes in the City Council election. -
Students participate in a survey about water bottle use and accessibility to refilling stations on campus. -
Tabling at the First Look Fair with over 200 other student groups! -
The Textbook Rebellion comes to town demonstrating the need for more affordable textbooks. -
Calling interested volunteers to Get Involved with MaryPIRG! -
Our zombie volunteers exemplify what happens to textbooks after they 'die' at the end of the semester. -
The Food Recovery Network donates another carload of food to the hungry in DC. -
Follow the Vote Goat to vote during the city council election. -
MaryPIRG students collect canned food for the Canpaign at UMD. -
Gravestone from the Textbooks Graveyard showing the need for more affordable textbook options.