ENSP alumni demonstrate the variety of careers available to ENSP majors, and many have contributed their e-mail addresses. Below you will find their career paths, as sorted by Specialization. If an email is listed, feel free to contact them to ask about their academic and/or professional experiences!
If you are an ENSP alum and would like to add or change your information to this page, please fill out this form.
If you are interested in learning about early alumni careers (1999-2010), go here.
Biodiversity & Conservation Biology
Sara Abramson (2019). Post-grad internship, Oregon Ridge Nature Center in Cockeysville, MD
Annelise Buck (2016). Climate & Energy Policy Analyst at Concurrent Technologies Corporation in Washington, DC. Manager, Public Spaces and Events, New York Cares, New York. abuck1347 [at] gmail.com
Christopher Burgess. Double degree, Mathematics (2011). Field research assistant, Drexel University's wildlife research center, which is part of the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program, Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. cjb0326 [at] gmail.com
Brady Cunningham (2011). Biologist, Centers for Disease Control and Protection, Atlanta, Georgia. Previously: Ph.D. program, Marine Science, University of South Carolina. bcunning12[at] gmail.com
Katie DeVoss (2019). Air Permit Writer, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. katiedevoss[at]gmail.com
Maggie McLane Glaudemans (2015). Senior Natural Resources Specialist with M-NCPPC Montgomery Parks. Previously: Environmental educator, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. magdelyn.mclane@montgomeryparks.org
Michelle Graulty (2017). MPS in Marine Conservation, University of Miami. michellegraulty[at]gmail.com
Ori Gutin (2015). Currently: Outdoor instructor, Education Outside. First job after UMD: Center for American Progress. omgutin[at]gmail.com.
Kate Hess (2019).Currently: Solution Engineer, ESRI. Previously: M.S. program, Geographical Sciences (Remote Sensing) at the University of Maryland. katehess2[at]gmail.com
Daniel Lauer (2017). Ph.D. program, Quantitative Biosciences, Georgia Institute of Technology. daniel_a_lauer[at]yahoo.com.
Kara Loyd (2013). Animal keeper, Small mammal house, The National Zoo.
Samantha Luitjens (2019). Graduate School, Forest Dynamics, University of Alabama. samantha.luitjens@gmail.com
Jessica MacGregor (2018). Laboratory/field technician, Wetland Ecology Lab, George Washington University. macgregorjess[at]gmail.com
Drew Mandich (2019)Research and Development Coordinator at Contech Engineered Solutions in Ashland, VA. dmandich1997[at]gmail.com
David Markman (2011) Ph.D. program: Zoology, Colorado State University. First position after Maryland: Vector and Parasite Biologist, contractor at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. davidwmarkman [at] gmail.com.
Alaura Moss (2013). M.E.M. program, Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University.
Alyson Parker (2013). Law school: Columbus School of Law, Catholic University.
Chris Riley (2014). Research Entomologist and the Mid-Atlantic Technical Support Specialist for Bartlett Tree Experts. Previously: Graduate research fellow, Ph.D. program, Entomology, Ohio State University. criley [at] bartlett.com
David Sanderson-Kilchenstein (2008). Natural Resource Biologist II, Maryland Department of Natural Resources. david.sanderson-kilchenstein1@maryland.gov
Caitlin Seppi (2014). Sustainability Program Manager at Applied Materials in Austin, Texas. Graduate school: Sustainable Solutions, Arizona State University. caitlinseppi [at] gmail.com
Ashlee Walker (2012). Graduate school: Sustainable Development and Conservation Biology (CONS),University of Maryland.
Kate Weiss (2014). Ph.D. program, Environmental Life Sciences, Arizona State University.
Sze Wing Yu (2015). Currently: Master’s program, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Clemson University. First job after UMD: Environmental educator, Teton Science Schools. szewiny[at]clemson.com
Hannah Zinnert (2015). Currently: Program manager, Patapsco Heritage Greenway, Ellicott City, Maryland. First job after UMD: Chesapeake Conservation Corps, Hood College Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies. hzinnert[at]gmail.com
If you are interested in learning about early alumni careers (1999-2010), go here.
Culture and the Environment
James Cady (2021). Cybersecurity analyst contractor for the Environmental Protection Agency. jimmy.cady21@gmail.com
Bella Connors (2023). Unit Director, YMCA Metropolitan Washington. bgconnors20@gmail.com
Briley Hebner (2020).Landscape Foreman at Howard EcoWorks
Andrea Miralles (2018). Social Scientist, NOAA. Previously: Knauss International Climate Fellow, NOAA: Previously: Coastal Adaptation Researcher, Environmental Defense Fund. Graduate School, Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences, University of Maryland. mandrerina@gmail.com
Miranda Mlilo (2019). Indigenous Rights Campaigner at Survival International
Jordan Plotkin (2021). Conservation Intern, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
Juliana Yapur (2023). MD Conservation Corps member. Previously: Lapenta Intern at NOAA's Climate Program Office. jyapur19@gmail.com
Environment and Agriculture
Shane Connolly (2012). Lieutenant, US Air Force.
Dierdre Griffin (2012). Assistant professor, Soil Quality and Management, Mt. Vernon Northwest Research and Extension Center, Washington State University.d.griffin@wsu.edu
Taylor Quinn (2018).Agricultural Resource Conservation Specialist II for the Maryland Department of Agriculture.Tmquinn19@gmail.com
Emileigh Rosso (2011). Graduate school: Soil nutrient management, University of Maryland. emileighrosso [at] gmail.com
Jimmy Shue (2017). Research analyst, ACDS, LLC, Jessup, Maryland. Previously: Regional Food & Agriculture Intern, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, Washington, D.C. jshue[at]acds-llc.com
Mayhah Suri (2015). Extension Environmental Specialist, University of Maryland Agricultural Law Education Initiative/CONSERVE. msuri1[at]terpmail.umd.edu
Jason Winik (2018). Master of Public Policy, Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Previously: Energy analyst, Resource Energy Systems. jasonswinik[at]gmail.com
Viviana Zalles (2014). Ph.D. program, Geographical Sciences (Remote Sensing), University of Maryland.
If you are interested in learning about early alumni careers (1999-2010), go here.
Rebecca Bailey (2014). Currently, graduate school: MPH program, University of Maryland. First position: Development assistant, Center for Science in the Public Interest. rlbailey22@gmail.com
Ella Clarke (2014). Events associate, Earthjustice Headquarters, San Francisco, California. eclarke[at]earthjustice.org
David Daddio (2007).Program Manager, National Park Service. dwdaddio@gmail.com
Christopher Frye (2016). Director of Portfolio Development, Opportunity Alabama. christopher.d.frye@gmail.com
Linus Ghanadan (2023).Master's program, Environmental Data Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Anticipated graduation date: June 2024. lghanadan@gmail.com
Kaitlin Greco (2012). Currently: Ph.D. program: Ecology and Evolution, and M.S., Technological Systems Management (Energy and Environmental Systems), Stony Brook University.
Anand Gupta (2013). MBA Program, Harvard Business School (Class of 2022). Last position: Manager at ReNew Power, a clean energy company based in Delhi, India. First position: Research Assistant, Energy, Environment and Transportation Group, ICF International. anandgupta92 [at] gmail.com.
Sara Ramotnik (2020). Policy Manager, Eastern Shore Land Conservancy
Monica Saavedra (2011). Ph.D. program, Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Maryland
Theodore Saltos (2012). Ph.D. program, Applied Economics, The Ohio State University.
Brett Sproul (2021). Regulatory Economist at the Maryland Public Service Commission
Kenny Theodos (2011). Research assistant, ICF International. kennethatheodos [at] gmail.com
Jonathan (Yoni) Vick (2012). Graduate school: Soils and biogeochemistry, University of California - Davis. yonatan.cooperman [at] gmail.com
Jason C.Y. Wong (2013). Assistant Professor of Economics at Babson College. Also, Ph.D. program, Sustainable Development, Columbia University. jwong6@babson.edu
Kiera Zitelman (2013). Currently: Senior program officer, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. Completed: master’s program, Georgetown University, 2017. k.zitelman[at]gmail.com
If you are interested in learning about early alumni careers (1999-2010), go here.
Environmental Geosciences and Restoration
Sarah Au (2011). Graduate school: Environmental toxicology, Clemson University. First position, Technician, US Agricultural Research Service. sarahau9 [at] gmail.com
Nephtali Chavez (2013). Certification Coordinator for the American Tree Farm System ®, American Forest Foundation. nephtali.chavez [at] gmail.com
Michael (Ricky) Dubbin (2019). Biologist with the Food and Drug Administration in Rockville, MD (GIS, programming, environmental policy, environmental chemistry). mpdubbin@gmail.com
Joseph Hager (2011). AmeriCorps. Deconstruction/Critical Repair Volunteer, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity, South Carolina. joeyhager1 [at] gmail.com
Martin Handelman (2014). Seasonal naturalist, Maryland Park Service. m.p.handelman89 [at] gmail.com
Sean Harris (2014). Development manager, Ranger Power, Brooklyn, New York. s.harris2423[at]gmail.com
Naomi Henry (double degree in GIS-Geography, 2011). Graduate school: Environmental Resources Engineering (Water), SUNY-College of Environmental Science and Forestry.
Steve Hohman (2014). Currently: Soil and Water Science Master's program in the Soil and Water Science Department at the University of Florida. First position: Environmental scientist, AECOM, a consulting firm.
Alexandra Jamis (2012). Currently: Research assistant, ICF International - Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Program. First position after Maryland: Communications intern, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
Alexandra Kramer (2017). Currently: Environmental Specialist, Booz Allen Hamilton. First position: Environmental Department Intern, ECS Limited Mid-Atlantic. alexandrakramer[at]sbcglobal.net
Tyler Lang (2012). Environmental scientist, URS Corporation.
Anna Mikulis (Lowein) (2019). Ph.D. program, Natural Resources and Earth Systems Science at the University of New Hampshire: anticipated graduation: May 2025
Alan Marquez (2013). PhD program in Industrial Ecology at the University of Leiden. amarquez527[at]gmail.com
Dana Rushovich (2013). Urban farmer, Boone Street Farm, East Baltimore, MD.
Elizabeth Meg Ryan (2014). GIS Specialist, Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, Oahu, Hawaii. emryan7[at]gmail.com
Matt Stocker (2013). Research Associate, USDA Environmental Microbial Food and Safety Laboratory; and PhD student, Soil and Watershed Science, University of Maryland. mdstocker89 [at] gmail.com
Matt Viens (2012).Currently: Urban forestry program manager, Urban Resources Initiative. Graduate school: Master of Environmental Management, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. First position after Maryland: Student contractor, EPA Office of Research and Development. matthew.r.viens [at] gmail.com
Paul Widmeyer (2012). Environmental scientist, Northrop Grumman Corporation. Also: Part-time MBA student, Robert H. Smith School of Business. pawidmeyer [at] gmail.com
If you are interested in learning about early alumni careers (1999-2010), go here.
Environmental Politics & Policy
Aaron Aber (2016). Associate at Venable, LLP. Previously: Law school: George Washington University. aaronjaber[at]gmail.com
Rachel Abbott (2012). Joint program: MSW / MPH, UM School of Social Work and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, studying social action and community development / global environmental sustainability and health. rach141 [at] gmail.com
Daniel Atlas (2013). Associate, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, LLP. J.D., University of Pennsylvania. datlas13 [at] gmail.com
Catherine Baker (2016). Foreign Service Officer in the Economic section of U.S. Embassy Kuwait. Previously: Master's program, Foreign Service, Georgetown University.
Rachel Belkin (2012). Operations manager, the Carter Center, South Sudan. rbelkin90[at]gmail.com
Natalia Bengoechea (2011). Growing Blue Project Manager, US Water Alliance. Also, graduate school: Global environmental policy, American University. nbengoechea [at] gmail.com
Julia Benjamin (2014). Currently: Analyst, Clinton Health Access Initiative, Swaziland. First position: Program Assistant / Performance Evaluation, Social Impact. juliagbenjamin [at] gmail.com
Emily Blase (2016). Indiana University Maurer School of Law. emily.of.blase [at] gmail.com
Ryan Block (2017). Lawyer, McNees, Wallace, & Nurick, LLC. Previously: Law School, Texas A&M University School of Law. Previously: Master’s program, Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Maryland School of Public Policy. ryan.block3[at]gmail.com
Allison Bredder (2015). Research Analyst I, Optimal Solutions Group, M-Square Research Park, College Park.
Carly Brody (2016). Double major in American Studies. Currently: Law School, University of Maryland Carey School of Law. Previously: Program Assistant at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, Division on Earth and Life Studies. Post-graduate internship: Arava Institute - Center for Transboundary Water Management. carbrody [at] gmail.com
Evan Brooks (2021). Staff Assistant, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives
Sade Bruce (2013). Currently: Senior Operations Manager at Pocketbook Strategies; Previously: Master’s program, Public Administration, University of Delaware. sade.angelina@gmail.com
Santiago Manuel Canton (2014). Currently: J.D. program, George Washington University Law School. Completed: Master’s program in Sustainable Natural Resource Management, UN Mandated University in Costa Rica, 2016. Previously worked for: National Institute for Industrial Property, Buenos Aires, Argentina. santim.canton[at]gmail.com
Candela Cerpa (2020). Duke University, Master in Environmental Management and UNC's Masters of City and Regional Planning. Previously: GIS Specialist and Data Analyst at the Southern Coalition for Social Justice in Durham, NC
Suhani Chitalia (2015). Fellow, American Rivers. Previously: J.D. program, Environmental Law Concentration, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. First job after UMD: U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources. suhani.chitalia[at]umaryland.edu
Vince Clementi (2013). Law School, Environmental Law Certificate: Lewis and Clark. clementiv [at] comcast.net
Emma Cwalinski (2021). Public Outreach Specialist, ICF
John Dean (2017). Program Specialist for Environment at AASHTO. john.dean9444@gmail.com
Sara Dibernado (2015). Law school: University of Maryland.
Arlynnell Dickson (2016). Division of Parks and Wildlife in the Office of the Solicitor, Department of Interior. Previously: Law school: University of Maryland.
Maura Donovan (2011). E3 Federal Solutions supporting the US Census Bureau.
Madeleine Dwyer (2017). Attorney-Advisor at the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Parks and Wildlife (formerly Communications Associate at Environmental Defense Fund). maddie221b@gmail.com
Ethan Epstein (2016). American Public Power Association - Energy and Environmental Services Department. eepstein [at] publicpower.org
Cameron Etienne (2011). Site surveyor, Solar City.
Justin Gallardo (2015). Uptown Metro Ministry Group Intern, Chesapeake Conservation Corps. justingallardoccc[at]gmail.com
Susan Gore (2011). Capital budget analyst, Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Baltimore, Maryland.
Gary Greening (2013). Currently: Transportation planning associate, Michael Baker International. M.S., Geo-environmental Studies, Shippensburg University. garygreening2 [at] gmail.com
Virginia Hagerott (2017). Staff Assistant, U.S. Senate. vhagerott[at]gmail.com
Brooke Hartman (2013). Schools Outreach Specialist, Sustainability and Energy Division, DC Government.
Megan Hepner (2012). Currently: M.S. program, Marine Science, University of South Florida. Post-graduate internship: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. First position: Marine assistant, Sea Camp - Newfound Harbor Marine Institute, Florida.
Luke Hudson (2021). Technical and Permitting Planner with the Maryland Department of the Environment. Previously: Water Quality Technical Specialist at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee, FL. lukehudson422@yahoo.com
Haley Hurt-Mullen (2020). Masters of Environment and Sustainability program (Environmental Justice track). University of Michigan’s School of Environment and Sustainability.
Nathan Hurwitz (2012). Presidential Management Fellow/Social Science Analyst, HUD / Policy Development and Research. Prior positions: Management support intern, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). MPP, University of Maryland. Post-graduate internship: NOAA - Office of Response and Restoration. nathanhurwitz [at] gmail.com
Shannon Jackson (2011). Currently: Budget analyst, US Senate Budget Committee. Previously: Staff assistant coordinator, US Senate Committee on Veteran's Affairs; taught ESL for a year in Thailand; and served as an intern with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I, VT) shannon.drake.jackson [at] gmail.com
Grant Johnson (2018). Marketing associate, Billy Casper Golf, Reston, Virginia.
Alexander Jonesi (2016). Currently enrolled in UMD's Master of Professional Study in Geospatial Intelligence. Pathways Student Trainee in U.S. Geological Survey's National Geospatial Program and Freelance Photographer for National Football League and Big Ten Network.
Leah Jones (2020). Law school, William & Mary.
Rachel Kenigsberg (2013). Associate General Counsel at the National Parks Conservation Association. Previously, Law school: Harvard University. rachelkenigsberg [at] gmail.com
John Keniston (2013). GIS Analyst, Anne Arundel County Department of Health in the Bureau of Environmental Health. Graduate school: MPS in GIS, University of Maryland.
Emelie Kittlesen (2016). Sustainability Strategist Consultant at Sweco in Stockholm, Sweden. Previously: Master’s program, Environmental Management and Physical Planning, Stockholm University. emekitt[at]gmail.com
Deb Kim (2014). Environmental Engineer, Lockheed Martin.
Michell Kim (2012). Law School, Univeristy of Maryland Carey School of Law.
Grant Klein (2013). Sales analyst, Sol Systems, Washington, D.C. grantevanklein[at]gmail.com
Clara Kollm (2011). Law school: Georgetown University.
Alex Krefetz (2014). Urban Planner, DC Office of Planning. Master’s program, City Planning, University of Pennsylvania School of Design. alexkrefetz[at]gmail.com
Sara Levy (2013). Project Scientist II, Trileaf Corporation. Also, graduate school: Geography and Environmental Planning, Towson University.
Angelica Li (2017). University of Michigan Law School.
Caitlin Madera (2015). Manager, Energy Program, Maryland Smart Energy Communities Grant Program, Maryland Energy Administration.
Christine Marcozzi (2012). Law school: Villanova University. cmarcozzi90 [at] gmail.com
Monica Martin (2020).Contract specialist with the Energy Command of the Defense Logistics Agency in the Department of Defense. Monica.t.martin47@gmail.com
Morgan Mayes (2015). Master’s program, Environmental Policy and Regulation, London School of Economics and Political Science. mllewellynmayes[at]gmail.com
Catherine McGrath (2015). Double major: Communications. Law school: University of Maryland.
Sean McTamany (2013). Currently: Claims adjuster and fraud investigator, Nationwide Insurance; and part-time graduate student in Legal Studies at the University of Baltimore. Second position: Legislative Fellow - 2014 Maryland General Assembly, MD Dept of Natural Resources. First position: Government Affairs and Outreach Fellow - Smart Growth America. smctaman [at] gmail.com
Vicki Mihailidis (2014). Graduate student: School of International Service, American University.
Cara Miller (2011). Office assistant, US Dept of State.
Elisheva Mittelman (2016). Mater of Environmental Management, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
Chloe Moran (2019). Environmental, Social and Governance Programs Specialist at RE Tech Advisors in Washington, D.C. chloe.moran56@gmail.com
Emily Morrow (2014). Currently: Program Staff, Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center. First position: Volunteer Maryland Coordinator (AmeriCorps), Seeds4Success, Inc. Also: attending graduate school, Environmental Science and Policy, Johns Hopkins University. emilymorrow92 [at] gmailcom
Sarah Mostafa (2011). Analyst, Commercial Energy Division, ICF International. MPP, Renewable energy, School of Public Policy, University of Michigan. smostafa [at] umich.edu
Lee-Ellen Myles (2017).MPP/MBA program, University of Maryland.
Camille Newell (2017). Horticultural Assistant for the City of Fayetteville. Previously: FoodCorps service member, Springdale, Arkansas. camillenewell95[at]gmail.com
Jarryd Page (2017). Staff Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute (ELI); Law School, George Washington University. page.jarryd[at]gmail.com
Kevin Partowazam (2012). Graduate school: American University. Currently: Booz Allen / Office of Environment and Energy, Federal Aviation Administration - Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation projects.
Brittany Patterson (2012). Project Management Associate, Chemonics International. MPP, Public Policy, University of Maryland.
Mike Penansky (2014). Special Assistant, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Energy. Post-graduate internship: Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, The White House.
Josh Pike (2020). Honors Attorney, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Baltimore District Office of Counsel
Stacy Polyakova (2020). Budget Analyst, City of Boulder. Masters in Public Administration program, CU Denver. stacy.polyakova@gmail.com
Carley Pouland (2015). Currenty: J.D. Program, Lewis & Clark Law School. First job after UMD: Chesapeake Conservation Corps, Montgomery County Parks. cpouland[at]lclark.edu
Ann Prevas (2019). Law School. University of Maryland Carey School of Law.
Darien Pusey (2015). Staffer, Hillary Clinton Campaign. Post-graduate internship: Program assistant, DC Dept of Energy and Environment, Washington, DC.
Jesse Rabinowitz (2013). Currently, MSW program, Howard University. Second position after Maryland: Advocacy Specialist, Miriam's Kitchen. First position: Program associate, AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps. jesselrabinowitz [at] gmail.com
Kate Richard (Double degree in English Language and Literature, 2013). Currently: Resiliency and Borough Planner, NYC Department of City Planning. MEM, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, 2018. ka.c.richard[at]gmail.com
Michael Riedman (2012). Research assistant, UM Dept of Environmental Science and Technology. Graduate school: Master in Professional Studies (M.P.S.): Geographic Information Systems (GIS), UMBC (Shady Grove). riedman1 [at] umbc.edu
Auburn Schnitzer (2023). JD Program, Vermont Law and Graduate School. Auburn.schnitzer@gmail.com
Katherine Schutes (2019). Law School, University of Maryland Carey School of Law. Previously: Environmental and Social Research Analyst temp at Institutional Shareholder Services in Rockville, MD. kschutes[at]gmail.com
Jennifer Schwarz (2012). Currently: Consultant, Alert and Response Operations -- International Health Regulations, Pan American Health Organization / WHO. First position: The World Partner Fellowship/American Jewish World Service, Ahmedabad, India.
Mukul Sharma (2011). Currently: Project associate, Engility Corporation. First position after Maryland: Assistant Project Administrator & Research Associate, SEGURA Consulting LLC. msharma550 [at] gmail.com
Sasha Sicard (2014). Master's program, Environmental Conservation Education, New York University.
Melanie Seigel (2016). Environmental attorney, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Mukul Sharma (2011). Currently: Senior consultant, Accenture Strategy, Chicago, Illinois. Completed master’s program, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. msharma550[at]gmail.com
Emily Starobin (2018). AmeriCorps Stewards VISTA, Rock Creek Conservancy, Bethesda, MD. estarobin@gmail.com
Rob Steinberg (2011). Graduate school: Public Policy, University of Maryland.
Noah Strand (2022). Policy Associate, American Council on Renewable Energy
Emilee Van Norden (2013). Clean Energy Program Manager, Maryland Energy Administration.
Andrea Wagner (2011). Research assistant, ICF International. andrea.wagner14 [at] gmail.com
Michael Warley (2011). Law school: Georgetown University.
Erik Wengle (2013). Research assistant, The Urban Institute. erik.wengle [at] gmail.com
Leah Werner (2014). Environmental consultant, TRC Solutions, Inc., San Diego, California. Also pursuing: Master’s program, Biological Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. leahkwerner[at]gmail.com
Lauren Wilson (2017). Institutional Relations Coordinator, Rainforest Alliance. laurenwilson228 [at]gmail.com
Samantha Zwerling (2014). Campaign manager for Sarah Elfreth, Maryland State Senate. samanthazwerling[at]gmail.com
If you are interested in learning about early alumni careers (1999-2010), go here.
Mark Drymala (2012). Recycling Coordinator, University of Maryland - Baltimore.
Owen Flood (2019). Sustainability Planner for WSP in Washington, DC. owen.e.flood@gmail.com
Diego Garrison (2020). Senior Policy Associate at Boundary Stone Partners. M.S. in Energy Policy and Climate from Johns Hopkins University.
John Hammond (2012). Currently: Surface water hydrologist, USGAS Maryland Water Science Center, Catonsville, Maryland. Completed: Ph.D. program, Watershed Science, Colorado State University. john.christopher.hammond[at]gmail.com
Roy Hewitt (2011). GIS analyst, US Fish and Wildlife Service/Southeast Region (Georgia).
Morgan Bachman (2014). Currently: Recycling Coordinator, Georgia State University. First position: Recycling program associate, Univ of Maryland. morganlbachman [at] gmail.com
Naseera Bland (2014). Student contractor, US EPA, National Center for Environmental Assessments.
Garrett Byron (2015). Law school: Pace University.
Nicholas Culwell (2023). Hydrographic Surveyor at Gahagan Bryant and Associates. nickculwell@gmail.com
Jackson Dacy (2023). Student Success Coach, City Year, Sacramento, CA. jackdacy7@yahoo.com
Nicole Diven (2012). Customer service specialist, Ecobeco: Energy Efficiency Experts. nicole [at] ecobeco.com
Thalia Eigen (2018). M.S. in Environmental Science at American University
Brad Fetzer (2013). Currently, GIS analyst, Prince William County, VA. First position: GIS specialist, Stafford County, VA. beradftzr [at] yahoo.com
Morgan Folger (2016), with double degree in English language and literature. Global Warming Solutions Fellow, Environment America. mfolger [at] environmentamerica.org
Allison Gost Breitenother (2012). Currently: Program manager, Maryland Department of Health. Completed: Master’s program, Applied Environmental Health, University of Maryland. allison.gost[at]gmail.com
Kate Harrison (2018). Program assistant, Energy & Environment Program, Aspen Institute. katejamie42[at]gmail.com
Zoe Jarvis (2023). Scientist at KCI Technologies. zoejessicajarvis@gmail.com
Katie Nicolato (2012). Master’s program, Sustainable Forest Management in Biometrics and Geomatics, Oregon State University. Katherine.nicolato[at]oregonstate.edu
Alexa Nieves (2014). Currently, Aerospace Product Specialist, Honeywell Aerospace Company. M.S. , Data Analytics, Arizona State University. alexanieves [at] gmail.com
Skylar Petrik (2019). Editorial Assistant at the U.S. Geological Survey in Baltimore, MD. skylarpetrik@yahoo.com
Taylor Robey (2015). Currently: Transportation Manager both with the City of Hyattsville. Previously: Transportation planner, Fehr & Peers, Washington, D.C. Completed: Master’s program, Community Planning, University of Maryland, 2018. First job after UMD: internship, DC Department of Transportation. trobey@hyattsville.org
Alexis Robinson (2014). Associate, Justice & Sustainability Associates. Previously: Urban planner, Department of Planning and Zoning, Fairfax County, Virginia. Completed: Master’s program, Community Planning, University of Maryland. First job after UMD: Planner technician, Department of Planning and Zoning, Fairfax County, Virginia. robinson.alexisj[at]gmail.com
Kelci Schexnayder (2014). Patient Care Technician, University of Maryland Medical Center. BSN, UM School of Nursing.
Ben Shapiro (2016). Currently: Education, science teacher. NYC DOE. Previously: Master's of Urban Sustainability, City College of NY 2020. Bshap1@brockport.edu
Colleen Shipley (2015). Graduate school, non-profit management, UMD School of Public Policy
Adrienne Small (2011). Recycling specialist, University of Maryland.
Emily Voelker (2013). Currently: Americorps, Outreach and Education Coordinator, Community Kitchen Pittsburgh. Second position: AmeriCorps, Educational programs apprentice, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. First position: DEVELOP Young Professional - Communications Manager, NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center.
Hannah Weiss (2015). Program Associate, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Business development assistant, The QED Group. M.S., Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland.
Hannah Younes (2015). Currently: Ph.D. program, Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland. First position: GIS Data Technician, Central Maryland Regional Transit (CMRT) Program.
Audrey Vogel (2017). Currently: Parks and Open Space Planner for the City of Durham Parks and Recreation Department in North Carolina. Previously: Master’s program, City and Regional Planning, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. First job after UMD: Intern, Clarion Associates, Chapel Hill, NC. aevogel6[at]gmail.com
Jerry Yang (2019). Marine Synoptic Meteorologist with Weather Routing Inc. in Glens Falls, NY. Previously: B.S. in Meteorology at Virginia Tech. jerryyang875[at]gmail.com
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Marine & Coastal Management
Alec Burke (2016). Environmental Scientist at BayLand Consultants & Designers, Inc. in Hanover, Maryland. alec.t.burke[at]gmail.com
Eric Colohan (2019). Transportation Systems Modeler at C&M Associates in Arlington, VA. Previously: MS Program, Geographical Sciences (Geospatial Intelligence) at the University of Maryland. Graduation date: December 2020. ecoholan[at]terpmail.umd.edu
Cheryl Dombrowski (2019).Environmental consultant and planner at Environmental Resources Management (ERM), Richmond, Virginia. Environmental Planner I at HNTB in Arlington, VA. Cheryl.dombrowski3@gmail.com
Maura Duffy (2013). Conservation Coordinator at The Nature Conservancy's Virginia chapter in Charlottesville, VA. Previously: Conservation technician, National Aquarium. Post-graduate internship, Chesapeake Conservation Corps.
Laura Exar (2021). Duke University; Masters of Environmental Management: Coastal Environmental Management program.
Christina Garvey (2020). M.A. program, Geography (Human Geography) at San Diego State University. Anticipated graduation date: May 2023. Previously: Chesapeake Conservation Corps: National Aquarium. christina.garvey1@gmail.com
Taylor Giordano (2013). Oceanographic engineering technician, Earth Resources Technology Incorporation, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office, Annapolis, Maryland. taylor.giordano[at]noaa.gov
Taylor Hollady (2017). Data Analyst, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Lab, Solomons, Maryland. Also: Environmental Consultant, Cricual Economics Group, LLC. thollady[at]terpmail.umd.edu
Lindsay Holland (2023). Inspector at SMC - Stormwater Maintenance, LLC. lindsayholland@live.com
Leah Izzett (2015). Special assistant, Office of the Executive Director at the National Council for Science and Environment, Washington, D.C. leah.izzett[at]gmail.com
Willem Klajbor (double degree in Economics, 2018). Senior Research Associate contracted to the University of Miami Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Science (CIMAS) in service of NOAA. Previously: Master’s program in Marine Resource Management at Oregon State University. klajborw[at]oregonstate.edu
Jack Kleman (2012). Ph.D program: Geographical Sciences, University of Maryland.
Logan Kline (2018). Operations Support Analyst, Expeditions & Exploration Division, NOAA Ocean Exploration. Previously: John A. Knauss Science Communication Fellow at NOAA Ocean Exploration. Also: Master's program, Ecology and Environmental Science, University of Maine, Orono, ME. logan.kline1997@gmail.com
James Kramer (2013). Biological technician, NPS fisheries survey team, Lake Clark National Park, Alaska. Began there as SCA intern. In the off-season, works with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. jmkramer15 [at] gmail.com
Eric Long (2011). Field technician, Harris Lab, Chesapeake Bay Laboratory.
Kelsey Monaghan (2017). M.S. Geology (Earth and Atmospheric Science), The City College of New York. kelsmonaghan23[at]gmail.com.
Briana Otte (2015). Biologist, US Environmental Protection Agency. Previously: Environmental Scientist, Green Streen Environmental. Graduate school: Plant sciences / agro-ecology, University of Maryland. Also: Biological Lab Technician, USDA. briana.a.otte [at] gmail.com
Michael Pascone (2016). Currently: GIS Specialist II at CDM Smith in Boston, MA. Will begin Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) in Geographic Information Technology at Northeastern University beginning Spring 2017.pascone.mv@cdmsmth.com
Dustin Picard (2013). Currently: Officer in the NOAA Commissioned Corps. Previously: Marine Operations Coordinator, Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary / NOAA. Also: graduate school: Marine Resources Management, Texas A&M University - Galveston. dustin.r.picard@noaa.gov
Sara Reedy(2015) Instructor, Marine Science, SEACAMP San Diego. First position after Maryland: STEM Education Ambassador (AmeriCorps), New England Science and Sailing. sarareedy1 [at] gmail.com
Mary Rose Sheldon (2017). Post-graduate internship, USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Bioenergy, Climate and Environment sector), Washington, D.C.
Lauren Thomas (2021). Research Technologist, Earth and Environmental Sciences Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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Society & Environmental Issues
John Dean (2017). Program Specialist for Environment at the American Association of State Transit and Highway Officials in Washington, DC. jdean@aashto.org
Sara Edwards (2012). Glacier Guides, Glacier National Park, MT.
Jim Gandolfo (2012). Pipeline development specialist, Savi Technology. Natural resource manager, Envirotech Environmental Consulting
Jennifer Kulp (2013). Policy analyst, Energy Star Program, ICF International. jkulp32 [at] gmail.com
Julia Nagy (2014). Student contractor, US EPA, Program in Human Research Ethics.
Candace Rodkey (2020). Development Fellow at the International Council on Clean Transportation in Washington, DC. candace.rodkey@gmail.com
Attiya Sayyed (2014). Graduate school: Global Environmental Policy, American University.
Max Settineri (2018). Master's of Environmental Science & Management, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Anticipated graduation date: June 2023. msett18@gmail.com
Emily Stubbs Belson (2013). Currently: Senior Manager, Communications & Marketing, Chemical Education Foundation. First position: Communications specialist, The Nutrients for Life Foundation. eybelson [at] gmail.com
Leah Werner (2014). Environmental Consultant, Integral Consulting, Inc., New York, NY
Sarah Woolsey (2013). Senior Campaign Advisor for Scholten for Congress, and an Organizer with the Michigan Democratic Party. Previously: Public Policy graduate program, Grand Valley (MI) State University. woolseysarahe [at] gmail.com
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Soil, Water & Land Resources
Whitney Beck (2012). Biologist, EPA Office of Water. Previously, Ph.D program, Ecology, Colorado State University. First position after Maryland: Student contractor, EPA Center for Environmental Research. wbeck1990 [at] gmail.com
Aryam Blanco (2014). Post-graduate internship: Burleson Water Services.
Kelly Boeckl (2012). Currently: Middle school science teacher, Montgomery County Public Schools. M.S., Secondary education (Earth Science), Johns Hopkins University. kellboeckl [at] gmail.com
Jonathan Coplin (2016). Wetland/Waterways Project Manager - MDOT SHA. jcoplin20@gmail.com
Tony Dimeglio (2013). Invasive Insect Biocontrol & Behavior Laboratory, USDA.
Dana Goetz (2012). Environmental law / criminal justice, Lewis & Clark Law School. Post-graduate internship, Oregon Justice Resource Center. dmgoetz1 [at] gmail.com
Madelyn Haines (2023).Grazing Specialist with the Maryland NRCS. Previously: Environmental scientist at Geo-Technology Associates Inc. Madyhaines48@gmail.com
Heather Hall (2013) Soil conservationist, NRCS / USDA, Abilene, TX.
Jessica Rupprecht (2014). Plans to WOOF around the world for awhile.
Scott Schill (2012). Senior Consultant, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC) Advisory
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Wildlife Ecology & Management
Kate Allcock (2018). EPA Research Fellow in the Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds in Washington, DC. kateeallcock@gmail.com
Alec Arditti (2014). Currently: Geomorphologist at Anabranch Solutions in Logan, UT.Associate Scientist, EOA, Inc. alecarditti7@gmail.com
Isaac Bainbridge (2015). Project manager, Lark Energy. isaacbainbridgeccx [at] gmail.com
Abigail Barenblitt (2013). Graduate school: Wildlife and Fisheries Science/Ecology, Penn State University. First position: Intern, Kalamazoo Valley Bird Observatory.
Erik Bergmann (2011). Program Manager, Tree Montgomery: Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection, Watershed Restoration Division, Maryland. erikjbergmann[at]gmail.com
Samantha Berman (2019).Wildlife Response Technician at MD Department of Natural Resources. Samantha.berman101@gmail.com
Cheri Bermudez (2014). Project assistant, Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Lizzi Boncek (2013). Currently: Upland Gamebird Biologist. Previously: Ph.D. program, Wildlife ecology, Louisiana State University. Second position: Bird-banding technician, Minnesota DNR. First position after Maryland: Biological technician, USGS San Francisco Bay Estuary. elizabeth.bonczek.ctr@dem.ri.gov
Lainie Brice (2014). Currently: MSc program in Marine Mammal Science, University of St. Andrews (Scotland). Post-graduate internship: Memphis Zoo, TN; and Wolf Park, IN. elbrice92 [at] gmail.com
Jane Burgess (2016). Wildlife Response Maryland for the MD Department of Natural Resources. Previously: Naturalist, Maryland Park Service, Smallwood State Park. Jane.burgess@maryland.gov
Michael Busam (2013). Environmental scientist, AECOM. First position: Biological Sciences Technician (Wildlife), USDA Forest Service.
Jessica Cartwright (2012). Graduate school: Environmental education, Florida Institute of Technology.
Christin Cohee (2019) Ecology field technician, UMD PSLA Department under the supervision of Dr. Lea Johnson. Christin.cohee[at]gmail.com
Amber DeMarr (2014). Natural Resource Biologist-Histotechnician, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Oxford, Maryland. amdemarr[at]gmail.com
Arjun Dheer (2013). Research assistant, Botswana Predator Conservation Trust.
Michael Ellis (2012) Natural and Historical Resources Division, Park Ranger Office, The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Melissa Etheridge (2013). Graduate school: Soils and Crop Sciences, Colorado State University.
Sara Gabel (2015), with Minor in GIS. Currently: Mountains Restoration Trust, an environmental land trust nonprofit in Calabasas, CA. First position: NPS Ambassador, AmeriCorps/SCA, Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area, CA. saragabel7 [at] gmail.com
Julia Geschke (2016). Currently: State Wildlife Action Plan Planner - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Previously: Master’s program, Environmental Management (Ecosystem Science and Wildlife Conservation, Duke University. First job after UMD: Desert tortoise ecology intern, Pennsylvania State University and USGS. julia.geschke[at]gmail.com
Audrey Glendenning (2020). MS in Resource Conservation, University of Montana.
Alexis Gueco (2018). New York Law School, J.D. towards corporate law. Expected 2022. alexis.gueco[at]law.nyls.edu
Ariel Johnson (2015). NPS Centennial Ambassador, AmeriCorps/SCA. arieljohnson224 [at] gmail.com
Katie Johnson (2012). Environmental scientist, Urban Green Environmental, LLC.
Sara Katz-Hyman (double degree in Journalism, 2013). Visitor Engagement Specialist, the Presidio Trust in San Francisco, CA. First position after graduation: Membership director, Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). skatzhyman [at] gmail.com
Sean Konkolics (2013). Avian Field Technician, Mississippi State University.
Amber Koplow (2012). Financial planning research assistant, Montgomery Brothers, Inc. Also: Graduate school: Public administration (non-profit management), University of Baltimore. akoplow [at] yahoo.com
Nick Kozak (2016) Facilities IT and Energy Coordinator, Universities at Shady Grove. First Position: Renewable Natural Resources Foundation. Bethesda, MD. Nkozak[at]umd.edu.
Piyali Kundu (2013), Carbon fund associate, Conservation International. Also: MPS, Geographic Information Sciences, Univ of Maryland. pkundu89 [at] gmail.com
Mike Lagua (2013). Senior Data Scientist, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. mlagua13[at]gmail.com
Maxwell London (2013). Graduate school, Biology, DePaul University.
Jaclyn Mertz (2014). School programs manager, Leonardo Museum, Salt Lake City, Utah. mertzjaclyn[at]gmail.com
Micah Miles (2014). Environmental Protection Specialist, FEMA in Reiseterstown, MD. Previously: Graduate research assistant, University of Georgia. Completed: Master’s program, Wildlife Ecology, Warnell School of Forestry, University of Georgia, 2018. First job after UMD: Wildlife intern, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. micah.miles1[at]gmail.com
Kyra Neal (2019). Park Ranger for Fish and Wildlife Service. Kyramkneal[at]gmail.com
Samara Nehemiah (2015). Currently: Master’s program in Fisheries and Aquatic Science, University of Florida. First job after UMD: Internship, Florida Program for Shark Research, Florida Museum of Natural History. sam.nehe11[at]gmail.com
Claire Nemes (2013) Graduate School: Biology, Ball State University. First position after Maryland: Avian field technician, Hubbard Brook (NH) Experimental Forest.c.e.nemes [at] gmail.com
Michael P. O'Shea (Wildlife Resources & Conservation, 2003). Environmental field technician/Wastewater collection systems, URS Corporation. Also: M.P.S., GIS, University of Maryland. mposhea [at] aol.com
Melissa Paciotti (2013). 6th grade science teacher, PG County Schools. Also: Graduate school, UM School of Education. melissa.paciotti [at] yahoo.com
Dimitri Pappas (2019). Fish and Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services.
Saba Rahman (2016). Master’s program, Public Administration (Environmental Policy and Management), University of Washington. saba0523[at]gmail.com
Michelle Ramirez (2014). Multicultural Outreach Coordinator, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
First position: Ranger, Patapsco Valley State Park.
Galen Rende (2016). Law School, University of Maryland Carey School of Law. gdrende [at]gmail.com
Noelia Roman (2013). Chesapeake Conservation Corps, Meadowside Nature Center, Montgomery Co., MD.
Justin Rosenberger (2013). District Manager (Northern VA, DC, and Maryland), TruTech LLC/Critter Control Operations. justinarosenberger [at] gmail.com
Ali Sanz (double degree in Animal Sciences, 2016). Veterinary school: University of Pennsylvania.
Erin (Shaw) Hecht (2011). Student & Volunteer Program Coordinator, Duke Lemur Center. erin.hecht@duke.edu
Kristen Stauff (2013). Currently: Project scientist, Environmental Services, Inc., Savannah, GA. First position: Wildlife technician, Fort Benning (GA) Conservation Branch. kristenstauff [at] gmail.com
Emily Stransky (2012). Currently: Program Officer, Chesapeake Bay Trust. First position: Environmental Educator, Eden Mill Nature Center (Chesapeake Conservation Corps).
Noelle Tom-Wigfield (2012). Field technician, National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), Salt Lake City, UT.
Robert Walker (2011). Intern, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Hanum Wensil-Strow (double degree in Animal Sciences, 2014). Currently: Mixed animal veterinarian, Alvarado Veterinary Clinic, Alvarado, Texas. Completed: VMD, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. First job after UMD: Research fellow, San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. hanum.ws[at]gmail.com
Christiana (Wilhelm-Glab) Viers (2020). ISchool and Youth Program Coordinator at the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach, VA. Christiana.glab@gmail.com
Sze Wing Yu (2014) Research assistant, USFS, Lewis and Clark NF, Montana. Sze Wing is doing vegetation surveys to characterize wildlife habitat for lynx and goshawk.
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