Graduate Interns
The Institute for Environmental Solutions (IES) is an independent non-profit organization that engages stakeholders to deliver technically sound solutions to complex environmental and health problems – without unwanted side effects.
IES is seeking motivated volunteers and graduate interns passionate about protecting the environment!
IES Graduate Intern-Volunteer Announcement
Students and faculty members are encouraged to contact IES to discuss specific opportunities.
Current Graduate Interns
Gabe Catenacci
Michigan State University, Philosophy and Humanities
Austin Duncan
MS University of Denver, June 2020
BA Stony Brook University
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Haley Flynn
University of South Florida, MA
Reed Gerberick
Washington University St. Louis, BA
Haylee Grace
CU Boulder, BA
Caitlin Jacobshagen
Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, University of Colorado Denver, May 2020
BS University of Idaho
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John Rosol
BA University of Colorado Boulder
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Honor Stoner
CU Boulder, MS
Graduate Alumni
Derek Ager
Master of Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Physical Scientist, USEPA Great Lakes National Program Office
Emily Alvarez
B.S. Urban Planning, Arizona State University
Candidate, Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Colorado Denver
Christen Amdahl
Front Range Environmental
MA, Sustainable Business Administration, Marylhurst University
Elizabeth Angell
M.B.A., Texas Tech University
B.A., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, CU Boulder
Kirstin Blanzy
Master of Public Health (Environmental Health), University of Florida Gainesville
Shelly Bleckley
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
Denver CO
Master of Nonprofit Management, Regis University
Barbara Bonner
MA International Development, University of Denver
Josef Korbel School of International Studies
Elodie Boucher
MS Environmental Science, University Joseph Fourier
Lee Brann
Master of Science, Environmental Studies, University of Colorado
Kate Brayton
Master in Environmental Science Candidate, University of Illinois
B.S. Biology, James Madison University
Andrew Britton
MA International Development, University of Denver
Kristin Brubaker
MA Environmental Science and Policy, Clark University
Worcester, MA
Ross Calhoun
B.A. Biology, The Colorado College
Braeden Carr
MA Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago
Joanna S. Chan
MS Environmental Studies / MBA, University of Colorado at Boulder
Gregory Colucci
B.A. Environmental Planning and Management, SUNY Plattsburgh
Candidate, Masters and Urban Regional Planning, University of Colorado Denver
Colette Crouse
Spanish and International Studies, University of Oregon
Celine Davis
B.A. Environmental Studies, Communication, University of Colorado Boulder
Kari Delany
B.A., University of Denver, Critical and Cultural Studies
Patrick DePriest
International Studies, Kenyon College
Brianne Eby
Public and Environmental Researcher, Washington D.C.
University of Colorado-Boulder
Meghan Fox
Masters Environmental Policy and Management, University of Denver
Abby L. Fulton
MS Environmental Policy and Management, University of Denver
Kevin Gallagher
B.S. in Horticulture: Commercial Crop Production, Delaware Valley College
Master of Natural Resources Stewardship in Ecological Restoration, Colorado State University
Brian Goble
B.S. Computer Science, Colorado State University
Alex Gougeon
Samantha Grant
B.A. Psychology, Purchase College, State University of New York
Robin Gross
University of Denver
Environmental Policy & Management
Mandy Gruchow
MA International Development, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver
Justin Guay
MA International Development, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver
Fan Gui
Biology, Vanderbilt University
Aaron Gutierrez
MS Environmental Policy and Management, University of Denver
Bridgette Haggerty
BS Environmental Science, Colorado College
Trevor Hammrich
Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Colorado Denver
Annette Shinn Haugh
MS Environmental Policy & Management, University of Denver
Grace Helgager
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of Minnesota
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences
Graham Hill
MS Environmental Policy & Management, University of Denver
Jodi Jones
University of Denver
Master of Applied Science in Environmental Policy and Management
Environmental Policy Concentration
John Kelly
Master of Public Policy, University of Denver
M.A. History, University of Iowa
Alex Key
M.S. Environmental Science
University of Colorado
Patrick King
BA Rhetoric/Economics, Bates College
Caitlyn Klein
Urban & Regional Planning
University of Colorado, Denver
Loren Klick
MPA in Environmental Policy, Management, and Law, University of Colorado-Denver
Louise Lareau
MA Communication, Purdue University
Amy Laughlin
Master’s in Public Policy, University of Denver
Sean Mangus
Tree Project Associate
M.B.A. Sustainability, University of Colorado Boulder
B.A., Swarthmore College
Amy Maxey
B.A. Geography, University of Iowa
Graham McGaffin
MS Agricultural & Applied Economics/ Environment & Natural Resources, University of Wyoming
Alexandra McHenry
M.S., Conservation Leadership Candidate, Colorado State University
B.A., Biology, Occidental College
Erin McVeigh
MRLS Environmental Law
Sturm College of Law
University of Denver
Product Manager, 3E Company
Maggie Michael
Master of Pubic Administration Candidate, University of Colorado, Denver
B.S., Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University
Sophie Miller
MSc Environment & Development, University of Reading
Elizabeth Morgan
B.S. Wildlife Management and Conservation, Humboldt State University
M.P.A. Nonprofit Management, CU Denver
Aaren Morrell
B.S. Natural Resources Recreation and Tourism, Colorado State University
Maia Murphy-Williams
B.A. Biology, The Colorado College
Marie Mutryn
M.S. Animal Science, University of Delaware
Tree Project Graduate Intern
Du Nguyen
Master of Environmental Engineering, University of the Philippines
B.S. Environmental Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam
Sofia Jean Ponte
B.A. Environmental Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
Alani Premer
Membership Associate
The Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance
B.A. Environmental Policy, The Colorado College
Michael (Mickey) Rafa
Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver
Andrew Rasmussen
B.A. Public and Urban Affairs, Virginia Tech
Tree Project Graduate Intern
Kel Rayens
Research Associate
BBC Research & Consulting
Denver
Peter Rice
B.S., Civil Engineering, University of Missouri
Ariel Scott
Web Designer, ALPS Funds Services
Masters, Digital Media, University of Denver
Leiloni Shine
B.A. Resource Management, University Wisconsin Stevens Point
Philip Siegel
Masters in Public Policy, University of Denver
Brandon Singletary
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery
University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital
Lys Smith
MA International Development, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver
Tim Smith
Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences, Minor in Environmental Science, University of Denver
Denver, CO
Andrea Stucky
Research Associate
MAS Natural Resource Management
University of Denver
Sara Tabatabaie
Masters, Urban Planning & Design, McGill University
Montreal
Laura Tiehen
B.S., Environmental Studies, University of Nebraska
Olivia Tracy
M.A. English (Literature), Colorado State University
B.A. English Literature and History, Regis University
Patrick Walsh
Environmental Policy and Management
University of Denver
Melissa Webb
Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver
Susan Welch
MA Public & Private Environmental Management, Freie Universität Berlin
Elizabeth Wolfe
MA Biodiversity Conservation & Policy, State University of New York - Albany