Elise MarenElise Maren is a medical student and proud Minnesotan residing in Chicago, IL. She contributes to Lavender, Minnesota's 2SLGBTQ+ magazine, and runs an advice column called Ask Elise. Elise is proud of her Sámi and Methodist traditions. When she is no doing science or art, she is a fervent environmentalist. Please check out elisemaren.com for her free and evolving guide on how to save money while living a more waste-free lifestyle. Read More Read Less