Sustainability Fellows Current and Past Participants

2021 Sustainability Fellow - ESG and DEI Data Collection | Prime Buchholz LLC
Jill was pursuing a BS in Finance and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. Throughout her time at UNH, she focused on sustainable business throughout her time at UNH and gained valuable experience as a Teaching Assistant for Business Ethics and Peer Mentor in the B-Impact Clinic. She also…
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2021 Sustainability Fellow - Water and Energy Benchmarking Program | City of Keene, NH
Jackie was from Londonderry, New Hampshire, pursuing a BS in Earth Sciences and BA in Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of New Hampshire, Durham. She was a member of the Hamel Scholar’s Green Team Task Force where she worked with the team to plan, host, and participate in events that…
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2021 Sustainability Fellow - Financing Energy Efficiency and Electrification | Town of Concord, MA
Hannah was from the greater San Francisco area, pursuing a MS in Environmental Policy at Bard College’s Center for Environmental Policy in New York. She previously completed a dual bachelor’s in Political Science and International Development at Tulane University in New Orleans. While at Bard, she…
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2021 Sustainability Fellow - Natural Climate Solutions for Agricultural Businesses | Root Capital
Flaam was pursuing a MS in Agriculture, Food, and Environment at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in Massachusetts. She previously earned a BS in Environmental Science with a minor in Economics from McGill University in Montreal, Québec. Before starting…
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2021 Sustainability Fellow - Land Use as an Aspect of Community Climate Action | Town of Durham, NH
Cathy was from Kulpmont, Pennsylvania, pursuing a Master of City Planning (MCP) at Boston University with the goal of creating more sustainable communities while incorporating community input. She previously earned a BS in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. After…
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2021 Sustainability Fellow - Video and Digital Content Creator | Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Cassandra, an artist, farmer, and activist originally from Saratoga Springs, New York, was a first-year master’s student pursuing a MS in Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University in Massachusetts. She previously completed an AS in Agriculture and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Alfred…
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2021 Sorenson Family Sustainability Fellow - Expanding Local Food Access Using SNAP Subscription Program | Seacoast Eat Local
Originally from Derry, New Hampshire, Briella was pursuing a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and a dual degree in Sustainability from the University of New Hampshire, Durham. At UNH, Briella worked as a Consultant in the B Impact Clinic, competed in the Social…
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2021 Sustainability Fellow - Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Communications Development | New Hampshire Commission on Offshore Wind and Port Development
Originally from Grantham, New Hampshire, Arianna earned a BS in Ecology and Economics at the University of California, Davis. Since graduating, she worked as a Research Assistant for the Environmental Science and Policy Department at UC Davis to study the Endangered Species Act. She has also worked…
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2021 Sustainability Fellow - ESG and DEI Data Collection | Prime Buchholz LLC
Originally from Southington, Connecticut, Aliya was pursuing BAs in Political Science, Women’s and Gender Studies, and Spanish from the University of New Hampshire, Durham. She was a member and previously held an Executive Board position for the United Asian Coalition and NALA. Additionally, she…
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2021 Sustainability Fellow - Sustainable Rural Destination Development | Northern Forest Center
Alex was a second-year master’s student pursuing a dual MS in Global Sustainability Science from Arizona State University and Leuphana University in Luneburg, Germany. After earning a BS in Environmental Studies from Roanoke College in Virginia, Alex undertook seasonal jobs and internships in…
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2020 Sustainability Fellow - Energy Efficiency and New American Communities |  Burlington Electric Department / Vermont Gas Systems
Anu Makinde has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Peace, Justice, and Ecology from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Working in her school’s sustainability department has taught her the importance of community engagement and inclusion regarding sustainability education as she…
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2020 Sustainability Fellow - Municipal Climate Action Plan | Town of Kennebunk, ME
Aleksander Gulkewicz worked with the Town of Kennebunk, Maine to finalize a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and to develop and prioritize emissions reduction strategies. This work will be used to formulate a municipal climate action plan for the town. Aleksander completed a BS in Environmental…
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