Sustainability Studies Alum | Career |
|---|---|
Undergraduates with BA or Minor in Sustainability Studies | |
Chloe Deardurff | BA in Political Science, minor in Sustainability.
Served as an AmeriCorps member at the Robinson Community Learning Center providing youth and adults with educational support and conflict resolution, as well as programs in entrepreneurship and building healthy neighborhoods. Currently studying in the IU McKinney School of Law. |
Juan Duran
| BA in Sustainability, minor in Environmental Studies.
His first job after graduating was as the Environmental Health Safety Coordinator at Wabash National in Goshen, IN. Juan now works as the Energy Efficiency Project Coordinator at Elevate Energy in Chicago, IL. |
Sam Elliott
| BA in Sustainability, minor in Earth and Space Science.
Internship in forestry management with city of South Bend, interest in international wildlife conservation. Currently an environmental scientist at a resource group specializing in land mitigation. |
Norberto Garcia
| BA in Sustainability, minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
Intern with Bowman Creek Ecosystem project (Neighborhood development project in collaboration with University of Notre Dame, Ivy Tech, IU South Bend, and South Bend government). Currently, Business Development Manager at NIBCO, Inc. (manufacture valves, fittings, and flow control). |
Koley Gee | BS in Business with minor in Sustainability.
Project Coordinator at Precision Wall Systems (manufacture building envelopes). Earned promotion in position in part due to Sustainability Studies minor. |
Anthony Jones | BA in Sustainability, Business minor.
Reworked Green Pages web resource for WVPE (regional public radio station). Currently working in Pathways. Recent graduate program for National Park Service in Colorado. |
Briannah “Breezy” McCall | BA in Sustainability, minors in Spanish and Sociology.
Working for St. Joseph County Health department on community lead issues (blood lead levels in children). |
Emily Nix | BA in Sustainability, minor in Fine Arts.
Served with AmeriCorps/Green Corps program through City of South Bend. |
Joanna Ritter | BA in Sustainability, minor in Photojournalism.
Position at Good Shepherd Montessori, and working with Moon Tree Studios, Plymouth, IN (organization that promotes art, nature, and spirituality). |
Gabrielle Robinson
| BA in Sustainability, minor in Sociology.
Served as an AmeriCorps member at the Robinson Community Learning Center (organization supporting low socioeconomic northeast neighborhood in South Bend) and worked at the Purple Porch Co-op. Will complete a Master of Public Policy program at Loyola University in Chicago in May, 2021. |
Students with Graduate Certificates | |
Lola Barriga | Master of Liberal Studies degree with Sustainability Track.
Sustainability and Education Instructor at One World Center, Dowagiac, MI. |
Chaise Cope
| BA in Political Science, minors in Spanish and Sociology, certificates in Paralegal Studies and International Studies.
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Sustainable Leadership and completed Master's degree in City/Urban, Public Affairs from IUPUI.
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Sustainability Leadership and earned LEED AP BD + C accreditation. Master's degree in Public Affairs with a concentration in Environmental Policy and Sustainability from IUPUI. Currently completing Masters degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Urban Design at Ball State University.
Has held several positions in urban planning and design. Current position: Neighborhood Planner for the City of Elkhart, Indiana. |
Kirby Dipert
| Graduate Certificate in Strategic Sustainable Leadership.
Field Engineer for Lockheed Martin Energy, through an acquisition now with TRC Companies in same capacity. Position requires a focus on energy efficiency project development; analysis, review, and execution to help customers reduce their energy spend. Passionate about renewable energy technologies and LEED building certification process |
Hilary Searcy | Graduate certificate in Strategic Sustainable Leadership.
First position after completing the program was as the Sustainable and Regional Food Systems Manager at the University of Notre Dame. |
Angelica Healy | Graduate certificate in Strategic Sustainable Leadership (current student).
Director of Development and Marketing at St. Margaret’s House. Helped guide reorganization of kitchen and menu to include local, fresh food. St. Margaret's House improves the lives of women and children by providing individual attention to their immediate needs, breaking the bonds of isolation and helping them acquire skills to better their lives. |
Tim Powers
| Graduate certificate in Strategic Sustainable Leadership.
Research and Policy Associate at Inovateus Solar, a leading provider in commercial solar development and project solar design/build services. |
