Protect Our Environment Together
Join us to reduce plastic waste, support zoos, and preserve marine ecosystems.
Protect Our Environment Together
Join us to reduce plastic waste, support zoos, and preserve marine ecosystems.
Current Initiatives
Repurposing Plastic Bottles
Deep Blue Waves transforms plastic bottles into bird feeders, planters, and vertical gardens in an effort to reduce plastic waste that damages the environment.
Donating to AZA Zoos and Ocean Initiatives
Deep Blue Waves collects paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, and other donations to donate to AZA zoos in an effort to create enrichment for animals and support their habitats. Deep Blue Waves also collects monetary donations that are donated to various ocean cleanup projects.
the team behind deep blue waves
Winifred Huber serves as the founder and president. She is passionate about the environment and is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying biology with minors in environmental science and communication studies. She is involved in many student organizations- namely Collegiate100, UNO Quiz Bowl, Honors Student Associati
Winifred Huber serves as the founder and president. She is passionate about the environment and is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying biology with minors in environmental science and communication studies. She is involved in many student organizations- namely Collegiate100, UNO Quiz Bowl, Honors Student Association, MavForensics (the speech and debate team at her university), and Black Excellence, where she is a member of the executive board. Winifred uses her voice to advocate for marine ecosystems and sustainability. She has experience in animal care, public speaking, advocacy, and education and has recieved regional, state, and national recognition for her efforts.
Hannah Matteo-Hupp is Deep Blue Wave's secretary and a junior at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying geology with a minor in chemistry. Hannah is an advocate for scientific advancements and environmental conservation. She is involved in the UNO Women in STEM club, the American Chemical Society, the Nebraska Geological Survey, an
Hannah Matteo-Hupp is Deep Blue Wave's secretary and a junior at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying geology with a minor in chemistry. Hannah is an advocate for scientific advancements and environmental conservation. She is involved in the UNO Women in STEM club, the American Chemical Society, the Nebraska Geological Survey, and is on the executive board for the UNO Geoscience Society. Hannah does field and lab research as a part of her passion for environmental geology and helping serve the earth. She has experience in activism, management, and scientific research.