University of Wisconsin–Madison
Biography Jackie is a senior double majoring in Environmental Studies and Geography. She started her internship at the Office of Sustainability during the summer of 2018 and continuously looks forward to educating herself and others about recycling, composting, and generally being good stewards of the earth. She believes that “sustainability” can mean different things to …
Biography Marina Minic is a senior studying Chemistry and Environmental Studies with a certificate in East Central European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. She started her internship in summer 2020 and is excited to make campus more sustainable. Marina is passionate about how environmental issues affect people’s lives, and what can be done to make a …
Biography Major: Environmental Studies and Legal Studies Expected graduation: Spring 2018 Team: Green Office Latest Adventure Taken: Studied abroad in Costa Rica to learn about tropical horticulture
Biography Cordell Murphy is a senior studying Agricultural Business Management and Environmental Studies. He began his internship at the Office of Sustainability during the summer of 2017 working on the Green Office Team, which works to provide sustainability consulting to various offices across campus. Since January 2018, he has helped to develop a Green Greeks …
Biography Claire Naughton is a senior majoring in Environmental Science with certificates in Engineering for Energy Sustainability, Global Health, and Environmental Studies. As an intern, she hopes to create a more sustainable campus through collaboration with different orgs and communities. In the future, Claire plans to attend graduate school for atmospheric sciences. In her free …
Biography Huong Nguyen immigrated from Vietnam to the US when she was 9, and is now studying computer science at UW–Madison. She’s passionate about the environment and hopes she can help others save the planet by working in solar energy as a career apsiration. Although she’s terrified of spiders and bugs, she likes spending time …
Biography Melina Nguyen is a junior studying Political Science and People-Environment Geography with certificates in Public Policy and Environmental Studies. She is a member of the Office of Sustainability’s Food team, Green Events team, and Social Sustainability Coalition. Melina is passionate about ensuring accessibility in environmentalism and developing equitable food systems. In her free time, …
Biography Shirley Obih is a graduate student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, simultaneously pursuing a Certificate in Energy Analysis and Policy. She believes her joint pursuit of higher-level education in engineering and energy will equip her with the skills needed to collaborate with industry professionals to explore the depths of renewable energy sources and create …
Biography Jackie Olson is a senior majoring in Landscape & Urban Studies/Environmental Studies. She hopes to incorporate her knowledge of sustainability into her future designs, as well as pursue a degree in Environmental Law. Jackie began her internship for the Office of Sustainability in the summer of 2018 as part of the Waste and Recycling …
Biography Ian Patch is a Junior studying finance, risk management, and environmental studies. At the office, he is on the Green Office and Green Lab Teams. Ian hopes to use his unique skills to work for an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment firm to promote green finance. During his free time, you can find …