Sustainability Internship Grant

Quin is a passionate advocate for inclusive environmental and sustainability education. As a master's student in Environmental Conservation Education, she has dedicated her career to promoting equity in access to non-formal and informal education. With a background in curriculum design and implementation, she is excited to work with the Wallerstein Collaborative to create engaging and impactful educational experiences that foster a deeper connection between individuals and the environment.

Carolina is entering her final year of the Dual Degree Program majoring in Chemistry at CAS and Biomolecular and Chemical Engineering at Tandon. She plans on pursuing higher education after graduation. Carolina is a summer research intern at the University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands analyzing and establishing relationships between sonochemical/catalytic treatment and micro-plastic degradation. She enjoys rock climbing and traveling to new countries.

Yichun Zhou is a doctoral student in Urban Systems at New York University and the Shanghai Key Laboratory of Urban Design and Urban Science (LOUD). His research interests include urban data science, social sensing, and urban sustainability. He applies novel research methods to explore the social equality and potential recategorizing of urban parks.

Zara is a rising junior majoring in Global Liberal Studies with a concentration in Politics, Rights, and Development. She is an intern at Circle of Blue, reporting for their international journalism section on fresh water scarcity. Zara is the co-founder of Twenty Miles More, an organization dedicated to the intersection of climate change and conflict. She is excited to spend the summer working with Circle of Blue to explore this issue further in a global context.

Kara is a rising junior pursuing a major in Environmental Studies and a minor in Social Entrepreneurship. She is interested in the intersection between sustainability and business, and aims to grow as an individual who can drive businesses to "do good." As a strategy and ESG intern at OOM Earth, founded by an NYU Stern alumni, Kara will help grow the business by tracking company KPIs and business development leads, developing marketing materials, and analyzing consumer behavior.

Liz is a third year graduate student pursuing a Masters in Social Work and Masters in Public Health. Her experience includes using community-based participatory research in food security response and climate adaptation, while working clinically with youth who have experienced trauma using trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and play therapy. Upon graduation, she hopes to continue pursuing these interests. Outside of school and working, she enjoys rock climbing, live music, and is an aspiring beekeeper!

Jenny is a second-year graduate student at NYU Silver, pursuing a Master of Social Work. She hopes to incorporate environmental justice initiatives and human-nature relationships in her social work practice. Her passion for this field stems from volunteering at the Bronx Zoo, the American Museum of Natural History, and GallopNYC, as each showcased the power of education and community development. As a Wildlife Education Intern at the Staten Island Zoo, she is tasked with revitalizing and expanding the reach of conservation programming to make it more accessible to the local community.

Fiona is a rising senior majoring in Environmental Studies and Spanish, from Palos Park, Illinois. She will be interning at the Latin American Commission of the United Nations Environmental Programme, in Panama City, Panama, for the summer, where she will assist in preparing for the bi-annual Environmental Forum. After spending two semesters in Buenos Aires, she became interested in solving Environmental Issues from a Latin American perspective, and is excited to learn how the UNEP's sustainable development goals are discussed in such a context. She loves running, the NYT Cooking veggie newsletter, and making tea lattes.

Sarah is a graduate student at Steinhardt, pursuing a Masters in Environmental Conservation Education. She is a highly motivated individual with a profound passion for the environment and is interested in addressing issues of climate justice and sustainable development in low-income countries. She is a current intern at the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) Headquarters in New York where she is conducting research on environmental issues and advocating for policies that address these issues. In her free time, Sarah enjoys various outdoor activities such as hiking or playing tennis!

Dora is a rising senior at NYU's College of Arts and Science, from São Paulo, Brazil. She is pursuing a double major in Urban Design & Architecture and Environmental Studies, as well as a minor in Studio Art. As a Design Intern at Terreform ONE, she will work with art and nature in the built environment, researching, designing, and learning about architecture sensitive to humans and non-humans alike.

Vaishnavi is currently pursuing her MA in Environmental Conservation Education. She is inclined towards working in an urban setting at the intersection of climate resilience, social justice, and urban ecology, while focussing on research and development for women and children in the vulnerable regions. At NBK, she is part of the horticulture team as an intern, where she will be working hands-on and learn more about conservation in cities.

Ibaia is a rising junior in Global Liberal Studies (Sustainability, Health and Environment) and Global Public Health with a minor in Spanish. She is interested in understanding how sustainable approaches and circular economies can change all forms of industry and business. Next year, she will continue to study sustainability and health in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In her free time she enjoys traveling, photography, and thrifting. She hopes to apply knowledge from her experience to promote sustainable lifestyles and educate others.