Elizabeth Daisy Lane Saunders

Social Impact Technologist

Traverse City, Michigan

(she/her/hers)

My Goal

To build technology for social impact, to steward my community, to chase the passion, to protect our planet, and to spread GVO.

Elizabeth Daisy Lane Saunders

My Last 3 Completed Projects

Sustainability on Tap Event #5

Sustainability on Tap Event #5

Hosted May 20, 2026

My final SRI event — two researchers tackled biomineralization and the global sulfur cycle for a casual Wednesday night crowd at a Boulder brewery.

SCARPA Boot Fitter

SCARPA Boot Fitter

Submitted April 27, 2026

An iOS app using LiDAR to scan feet in 3D and match you to the right SCARPA ski boot. Built in Swift with ARKit for my ATLAS Social Impact Practicum.

Aurora A La Carte

Aurora A La Carte

Submitted April 20, 2026

Adjust sliders to "cook" your own aurora, which renders live as a Pepper's Ghost projection — a hands-on exhibit built for CU Boulder's Fiske Planetarium.

Currently Working On

Give 5 Mile High

Give 5 Mile High

November 2024 – Present

Denver's citywide volunteer platform — browse opportunities, log hours, and redeem incentives. Built in partnership with First Lady Courtney Johnston and the Mayor's Office.

the DL

the DL

May 2026 – Present

A platform bringing local thrift store inventory online — shoppers browse, filter, and buy hidden gems from real stores. Stores list for free. No mystery, no middleman.

"The greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more." - Jonas Salk