Enhancing Diversity in the Environmental Profession – 2023 Student Internship

Summer Interns with Program Manager, Jeanne Ogar.

This summer, Aspen Environmental Group launched a Summer Internship Program to support college students who would like to learn about opportunities in the environmental field. This educational program is providing students with an overview of environmental consulting, giving them exposure to different career options, and helping them develop skills as future environmental professionals. The internship program began on July 14th and includes three sessions in Aspen’s Agoura Hills office and three sessions in the field. Whether the interns are interested in physical or social sciences, we will provide information and guidance for several different career pathways through trainings from a variety of technical experts, opportunities for hands-on experience in the office and the field, and ongoing and continued mentorship throughout their environmental careers.

We are excited to welcome our 2023 Summer Interns!

Darlyn Prieto, a Senior at CSU Channel Islands, is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and Resource Management with an emphasis in marine and coastal systems. While in college, she gained experience working for the National Park Service at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Nicole Wang, a Senior at UC Davis, is pursuing a degree in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning. At UC Davis, she has worked as a research assistant on a project surveying cities about their opinions on climate change.

Eddie Velasquez, a Senior at CSU Channel Islands, is pursuing a degree in Environmental Resource Management with an emphasis in environmental science. Eddie has worked with various small companies and is passionate about sustainability.

Markus Olsson, a Junior at USC, is pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering. He has worked on several different GIS projects, including one that analyzed the demographics of populations that were disproportionately affected in high-pollution areas in Los Angeles.