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. For more information, please view our Graduate Intern-Volunteer Job Description.
Current Graduate Interns

Janel Abbott
University at Buffalo, MS Chemical and Biological Engineering, 2020
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, BS Chemical and Biological Engineering, 2017
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Andy Arnold-Murray
American University, Master of Public Administration and Policy, 2021
James Madison University, BA Political Science, 2015
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Emmalee Benson
Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Northern Michigan University 2020
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Gabe Catenacci
Michigan State University, Philosophy and Humanities

John Godin
MPA, Univ. of Colorado Denver
BA Political Science, Univ. of Colorado Boulder
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Sara Haney
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Urban Planning and Policy
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Ben Hoesly
University of Denver
MS, Environmental Policy and Management 2021
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Julia Hrycyk
BS Biology, Colorado State University
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Alex Modrzecki
University of Colorado Denver
Master of Urban and Regional Planning 2022
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Hailey Smalley
State University of New York Syracuse, BS Environmental Studies
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Kathryn Steinmann
MS Meteorology and Climate Science, San Jose State Univ.; BS Biology; BS Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
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Sara Turner
BA History, University of Colorado Denver
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Intern 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

Tanner Drake
University of Colorado Denver, MS Business Management and Organization 2021
University of Colorado Boulder, BS in Business Administration, 2016
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Austin Duncan
MS University of Denver, June 2020
BA Stony Brook University
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Brianne Eby
Public and Environmental Researcher, Washington D.C.
University of Colorado-Boulder

Haley Flynn
University of South Florida, MA

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

Reed Gerberick
Washington University St. Louis, BA

Brian Goble
B.S. Computer Science, Colorado State University

Alex Gougeon

Haylee Grace
CU Boulder, BA

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
Legislative Performance Auditor
Colorado Office of the State Auditor

Alex Key
M.S. Environmental Science
University of Colorado

Courtney King
Ph.D., Earth & Climate Sciences, University of Maine; BS Geosciences
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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
Senior Sustainability Analyst
DaVita Inc.
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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

Kelsey Paisley-Lasso
MBA, University of Colorado Denver 2022
BS, Nursing, University of Wisconsin Madison
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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

John Rosol
BA University of Colorado Boulder
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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

Honor Stoner
CU Boulder, MS

Andrea Stucky
Research Associate
Water Quality Control Division
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

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