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Erin Stretz has specialized in New Jersey water quality for 14 years, focusing on building capacity and providing support for community-based monitoring programs and participatory science. She has coordinated the StreamWatch volunteer monitoring program and other water quality and stormwater projects with The Watershed Institute since 2011. As the Assistant Director of Science, Erin re-launched the New Jersey Watershed Watch Network with NJDEP in 2018 to develop standardized guidance and... more

Simon Brown has an Associates of Arts degree from Western Culinary Institute, a Bachelor of Science in Business from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Professional Master of Science (PSM) from Oregon State University. He last worked as an Environment, Health, and Safety Officer for a large aerospace manufacturer, and after being laid off, pursued his PSM in hopes of creating connections between his experiences in many fields and the natural world. His internship focused on blending... more

Anna recently completed her PSM degree in Environmental Science with a focus in natural resource management and sustainability. Prior to pursuing this degree, she worked as a freelance graphic designer and artist. She has a strong interest in utilizing both design and environmental science within a career that would help improve, engage, and innovate more sustainable frameworks for businesses. She gets excited talking about packaging design and hopes to one day help reduce the single-use... more

Emily Hartdegen is a biologist for an environmental consulting firm, Ecological Associates, Inc., in southeast Florida. She specializes in water quality management as well as environmental permitting and compliance. She has a background as a research assistant and field technician in several university research labs in the southern US, including work in aquatic ecology, waterfowl ecology, ecohydrology, and coastal ecology. Emily received her Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State... more

Mitchell Dehmer, an Environmental Scientist with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, specializes in Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act Consultations which aligns with NEPA requirements. Recently, in early 2024, Mitchell earned his Professional Science Masters in Environmental Science from Oregon State University. His academic achievements include two graduate certificates in energy policy and environmental management.

Prior to pursuing his graduate studies, Mitchell... more

Zano Rana is a Professional Science Master’s student in the Environmental Science Program at Oregon State University. Throughout her time at OSU, she has developed a keen interest in environmental management and renewable energy solutions. Alongside her academic pursuits, Zano has been actively engaged in the field, working full-time as an environmental consultant. In this role, she played a pivotal part in managing a fire hardening project in response to wildfires in California,... more

Alex Bartelme completed the Professional Science Master’s degree program in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in biogeochemistry at Oregon State University during the Fall 2023 term. Alex is a lifelong resident of Wisconsin and has a great appreciation for the natural environments of the state. This affinity for spending time in and learning about the natural world has led him towards his career as an environmental consultant. Based in Milwaukee, Alex has supported many site... more

After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in resource conservation from the University of Florida, Katy began her career as an environmental scientist and consultant specializing in soil sampling and data analysis. Katy moved to Portland, Oregon in 2021 and started her online PSM degree in environmental sciences at Oregon State University while working full time for the Intelligence Group. She developed their ESG strategy as part of her internship project for her degree, and has since... more

Sean Mulderig has recently completed the Professional Science Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Water Resources. Having a strong interest in protecting water quality through riparian restoration and low impact development, he attended San Diego State University for his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences. Sean has worked for multiple governmental agencies including the City of San Diego, City of Bend, and is currently working for the City of... more

Trevor Manger recently completed the Professional Science Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Water Resources. From a young age, Trevor had a passion for science and the outdoors. He was frequently found hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and exploring local streams. Growing this passion, Trevor pursued his undergraduate degree in Marine Biology and Applied Statistics. As for a career, Trevor worked in numerous fields including various laboratories, Department... more