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Laura Velarides

Laura Velarides is a senior English major with a concentration in Professional Writing and minors in Journalism, Theater, and Music at the University of Delaware. Laura is originally from Marlton, NJ and attended Cherokee High School. Laura will be writing online and print content for aFewSteps. “I’m excited to learn more about energy use and grow as a writer in the process," says Laura.
I’m excited to learn more about energy use and grow as a writer in the process," says Laura.
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Alex Kirschner

Alex Kirschner is an Environmental Science major at Northwestern University where he will be a sophomore in the fall.  Alex grew up in Newtown, PA where he attended Council Rock High School.  Alex and Francine are working with local houses of worship to help them learn how to use the EPA's Portfolio Manager software, a commercial building energy benchmarking program.  "Reading energy bills is surprisingly easy," says Alex.      
"Reading energy bills is surprisingly easy," says Alex. "It's understanding what to do to reduce those bills that is complicated."