Madison Environmental Group • Volunteers/Interns

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25 N Pinckney, Suite 310, Madison, WI
ph. 608.280.0800
meg@madisonenvironmental.com

We extend thanks to our talented and dedicated interns and volunteers.
We often have internships available in green building and marketing/outreach.

We are currently seeking 2 interns for spring semester with EnAct as a program intern and events intern.

	Annie Marx(Fall 2011-) Annie is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursuing Environmental Studies and Community and Environmental Sociology. She is also working towards a certificate in African Studies. During her time with MEG as the EnAct Intern, Annie hopes to develop a greater understanding of the dynamic between community and sustainable living. In her free time, Annie enjoys riding bike, reading, and chilling on the Memorial Union Terrace.
	Teleeana Guydon(Summer 2011-Fall 2011) Taleeana is a incoming junior at West High School. Tay is in a college prep class called A.V.I.D, in which she had the opportunity to become an intern for one of various different businesses. Coming into the Madison Environmental Group, Inc.Tay was unaware of a lot of little things that she could do to live a sustainable lifestyle, she is now gaining a lot of knowledge from being an intern here. In her free time she loves to hang out with family and friends, listen to music and cook.
	Jake Siewert(Summer 2011-Fall 2011) Jake is a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is majoring in Zoology with a certificate in Environmental Studies. He is currently pursuing a career in veterinary medicine but has strong interests in environmental issues. During his time at MEG he hopes to become more informed on sustainable living, and hopes to further spread the ideas of environmental sustainability to the Madison community. Jake enjoys running and triathlons and is currently training for a marathon this fall.
	Lianne Estrella(Summer 2011-) Lianne is a junior at UW-Madison, majoring in Civil/Environmental Engineering. She is the Green Building Intern and helps with the LEED certifications for various buildings. She is passionate about sustainable designs and looks forward to learning the ins and outs of ways we can improve new and existing buildings. One of her favorite hobbies is dancing and in her free time she loves to take bike rides and hang out by the lake.
	Dorothy Munholland(Spring 2011-Fall 2011) Dorothy Munholland is graduating from UW-Madison in August with a major in International Studies and a double minor in Environmental and European Studies. As an EnAct intern in the Madison Environmental Group, Inc. office Dorothy is enjoying learning about how an environmentally focused business works. She also enjoys meeting individuals with environmental values and hopes to use what she is learning at EnAct to help other people become more green wherever she ends up after graduation!
	Kayla Baake(Fall 2010-Summer 2011) Kayla Baake is a graduating senior at UW-Madison pursuing a double major in International Studies with an environmental emphasis and French. She is working as an EnAct intern and is very excited to get started on her path to helping the environment. In her spare time, she is a massage therapist in Middleton, WI, horseback rides with the Hoofer Riding Club, and loves to travel.
	Matt Covert(Fall 2010-Spring 2011) Matt is a graduate student in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received a B.S. in political science from Arizona State University in 2009 before pursuing his environmental interests to Madison. Currently, Matt volunteers at Madison Environmental Group doing data entry and outreach for the EnAct program and assisting staff with environmental design and green construction projects. He is passionate about local food systems (the subject of his Master’s thesis) and the potential of public policy, innovation, action, and design to help people live more sustainably. In his free time, Matt enjoys the company of friends and family as well as cooking, bike riding, skiing, and playing music.
	Elissa Brown (Fall 2010-Spring 2011) Elissa recently graduated with a B.A. in Studio Art and Environmental Studies from Carleton College. At MEG she is working as an intern on the NewenHouse project, helping with landscape design and LEED for Homes certification. She hopes to pursue a career in landscape architecture with a focus on sustainable design and also enjoys cooking, playing music, and biking around Madison.
	Samantha Longshore (Fall and Summer 2010) Samantha obtained a B.A. in interior architecture with a minor in business administration from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point in May, 2010. While interning with MEG, she currently serves as the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Student Representative to the Board for the Wisconsin Professional Chapter. She intends to pursue an MBA and a career in sustainability consulting. She recently vacationed in Greece with her family and enjoys singing whenever she can.
	Naomi Lipke (Fall and Summer 2010) Naomi is a Master’s of Architecture student at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. She is working on the Newenhouse prototype for Madison Environmental Group. Her past experience includes historical renovation, construction administration and hands-on construction work. Her enthusiasm for ecologically and socially supportive design and construction extends back to her undergraduate degree in environmental studies from Oberlin College. Currently she is excited about methods for local food distribution and promoting more diverse urban ecology. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, learning languages, and trying new recipes.
	Maria Vastardis (Spring 2010) Maria is currently pursuing a B.A. in Economics, and a Certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is working as a LEED intern. Maria hopes to pursue a career in sustainable business.
	Danna Olsen (Spring 2010-) Danna has a B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin- Madison in Zoology, Biological Aspects of Conservation and an Environmental Studies Certificate from the Nelson Institute. Some of her interests include promoting organic lawn care, rain gardens and green roofs. Danna was recently mentioned in Madison Magazine for her hard work at UW Hospital where she is working on creating a green roof and healing garden for the patients.
	Laura Bodine (Spring 2010) Laura is pursuing a B.B.A in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics with an Environmental Studies Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is working as an intern for NewenHouse, researching sustainable materials.
	Anne Nardi (Spring 2010) Anne has recently moved to Wisconsin after completing her undergraduate degree at The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. She is taking classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison and is applying to the Environment and Resources Masters program.
	Melissa Flores (Fall 2009-) Melissa is currently pursuing a B.S. in Biological Aspects of Conservation and Botany, and Certificates in German and Environmental Studies from UW-Madison. She is working as an EnAct intern from 2009-2010, and loves doing whatever she can to help the environment.
	Tal Sztainer (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) Tal Sztainer is acquiring his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at UW-Madison. He is the Madison Environmental Group's, Inc. Green Building intern. Tal is extremely interested in sustainable design and aiding in minimizing environmental impact.
	Isabella Lau (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) Isabella recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. in Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies. She is working as an EnAct intern on social media, outreach and public relations.
	Emily Loker (Summer 2009) Emily is currently a student at Madison West High School. She has volunteered with many organizations including Planned Parenthood, the Obama Campaign, AMIGOS de las Americas, Race for the Cure and the Iron Man. She is working as an intern on website management and EnAct.
	Jonathan Free (Summer 2009) Jonathan is getting his Bachelor of Science in software engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is optimizing the EnAct website. Jonathan is inspired to work for a "green" company after taking a course titled Conservation of the Environment.
	Raisa Lee (Summer 2009) Raisa recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in civil engineering. She worked as a green buidling volunteer for a portion of the summer.
	Brooke Pike (Summer 2009) Brooke graduated in 2008 from the SIT Graduate Institute with a degree in Sustainability Development. She was an EnAct volunteer for the first half of the summer.
	David Madden (Fall-Spring 2009) David worked with the EnAct program on team management, database, guidebooks, and presentations.
	Amalia Baldwin (Spring 2008) Amalia earned her BA in Anthropology from Yale and is currently at the University of Wisconsin working on a Masters in Environmental History. She is interested in educating people about their interactions with the environment. Amalia worked with the EnAct program on their database, guidebooks, and presentations.
	Jenna Hines (Spring 2008) Jenna is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying interior design and environmental studies. She is interested in creating sustainable and functional interior environments that will support and inspire building inhabitants. Jenna researched green materials, assisted on LEED projects, and provided support for Fullcircle Design.
	Natasha Stevens (Summer 2007) Natasha holds a BA in Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia and is currently studying business and sustainability at the University of Wisconsin. She is interested in energy, transportation, and sustainable local foods. Natasha assisted Madison Environmental Group, Inc. with marketing research for a public transportation initiative.
	Jade Rosario (Summer 2007) Jade is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying art and architectural history. She is interested in healthy and safe living environments as well as recycling programs. She researched for Fullcircle Furniture to help build a library of green materials for interior uses.
	Gabriel Mast (Fall 2006 -Winter 2007) Gabriel has a BA in Environmental Science and Anthropology from Dickinson College, an MAT in Biology from Brown University, and an MS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is broadly interested in the relationship between living space and mental and physical well-being, and specifically in green building, design, and development. Gabriel worked on the business plan for Casa Kit Homes, and studied for his LEED AP certification.
	Colleen Christensen (Summer 2006 and 2007) Colleen Christensen is a student at the University of Chicago studying Sociology and South Asian Languages and Civilizations. She is interested in social change related to the environmental movement. Colleen assisted EnAct with its database, recruiting efforts and guide updates.
	Josh Clements (Summer 2006 and Spring 2007) Josh is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying biological aspects of conservation. He is interested in sustainble urban planning and policy. Josh helped Madison Environmental Group, Inc. with green building research and project assistance.
	Jen Schettler (Summer 2006) Jen is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biological Aspects of Conservation and a certificate in Environmental Studies. She is interested in sustainable living and development. She helped EnAct build their database and recruited for the program.
	Katherine Park (Winter 2005 - Spring 2006) Katherine is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She received her BA in sociology and economics. Katherine recently returned from a year teaching and traveling in East Asia. She is interested in sustainable urban planning issues, and plans to study this topic at the graduate level at Cornell University. She assisted in assessing the feasibility of the Fullcircle Furniture research project.
	Miriam Ostrov (Winter 2005) Miriam is a student at Washington Univeristy in St. Louis. She assisted us by researching production, content and other specs for green building products.
	Annie Hostetter (Spring - Winter 2005) Annie organized EnAct teams and helped develop EnAct program materials. She completed a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Politics and Policy at Beloit College in Spring 2005. Annie's resume »
	Ian Aley (Summer 2004 and 2005) Ian led our EnAct team recruitment efforts during the summers of 2004 and 2005. He was President of the West High School Green Club and is currently pursuining a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Urban Studies from the University of Toronto.
	Vijay Limaye (Summer 2005) Vijay organized EnAct teams, calculated EnAct program results, and helped develop program materials. He is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley.
	Sirisha Bellam (Summer 2004) Sirisha organized EnAct teams, helped develop the EnAct Food Chapter and edited the EnAct Participant Guide. She has a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Madras, India, and is pursuing a Master’s degree at Northwestern University.
	Pascal Enemuoh (Summer 2004) Pascal organized EnAct teams, led outreach efforts to communities of color, and maintained the EnAct website. He completed a B.S. in Industrial Technology Management at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and plans to pursue a Master's degree in Project Management.
	Mark Riordan (Fall 2003-2006) After participating in the Car-Free Challenge in 2003, Mark offered his web programming skills to design online versions of the registration form and transportation log for Car-Free Challenge participants. He works as a systems programmer at Standard Networks and helps his dog write a blog at http://atlasdog.blogspot.com.
	Eric Goodman (Fall 2002-Summer 2003) Eric applied his geographic information systems (GIS) expertise to design the Madison Area Transportation Options Map. He also helped with Crescent Building Renovations. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
	Paula Lorenz (Summer 2002) Paula is a dedicated, long-term volunteer who enters survey data for Madison Enviromental Group and Community Car. When she's not here, she works at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also a Community Car member.
	Peter Streit (Summer 2002) Peter managed the production of the 2003 Year of Water Calendar and assisted with the Community Car feasibility study and our wetland outreach projects. Peter completed a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science at St. Olaf College.

Maria Vastardis (Spring 2010) Maria is currently pursuing a B.A. in Economics, and a Certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is working as a LEED intern. Maria hopes to pursue a career in sustainable business.

Laura Bodine (Spring 2010) Laura is pursuing a B.B.A in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics with an Environmental Studies Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is working as an intern for NewenHouse, researching sustainable materials.

Anne Nardi (Spring 2010) Anne has recently moved to Wisconsin after completing her undergraduate degree at The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. She is taking classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison and is applying to the Environment and Resources Masters program.

Melissa Flores (Fall 2009-) Melissa is currently pursuing a B.S. in Biological Aspects of Conservation and Botany, and Certificates in German and Environmental Studies from UW-Madison. She is working as an EnAct intern from 2009-2010, and loves doing whatever she can to help the environment.

Tal Sztainer (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) Tal Sztainer is acquiring his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at UW-Madison. He is the Madison Environmental Group's, Inc. Green Building intern. Tal is extremely interested in sustainable design and aiding in minimizing environmental impact.

Isabella Lau (Fall 2009-Spring 2010) Isabella recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. in Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies. She is working as an EnAct intern on social media, outreach and public relations.

Emily Loker (Summer 2009) Emily is currently a student at Madison West High School. She has volunteered with many organizations including Planned Parenthood, the Obama Campaign, AMIGOS de las Americas, Race for the Cure and the Iron Man. She is working as an intern on website management and EnAct.

Jonathan Free (Summer 2009) Jonathan is getting his Bachelor of Science in software engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is optimizing the EnAct website. Jonathan is inspired to work for a "green" company after taking a course titled Conservation of the Environment.

Raisa Lee (Summer 2009) Raisa recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in civil engineering. She worked as a green buidling volunteer for a portion of the summer.

Brooke Pike (Summer 2009) Brooke graduated in 2008 from the SIT Graduate Institute with a degree in Sustainability Development. She was an EnAct volunteer for the first half of the summer.

David Madden (Fall-Spring 2009) David worked with the EnAct program on team management, database, guidebooks, and presentations.

Colleen Christensen (Summer 2006 and 2007)

Colleen Christensen is a student at the University of Chicago studying Sociology and South Asian Languages and Civilizations. She is interested in social change related to the environmental movement. Colleen assisted EnAct with its database, recruiting efforts and guide updates.

Josh Clements (Summer 2006 and Spring 2007)

Josh is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying biological aspects of conservation. He is interested in sustainble urban planning and policy. Josh helped Madison Environmental Group, Inc. with green building research and project assistance.

Jen Schettler (Summer 2006)

Jen is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biological Aspects of Conservation and a certificate in Environmental Studies. She is interested in sustainable living and development. She helped EnAct build their database and recruited for the program.

Katherine Park (Winter 2005 - Spring 2006)

Miriam Ostrov (Winter 2005)

Miriam is a student at Washington Univeristy in St. Louis. She assisted us by researching production, content and other specs for green building products.

Annie Hostetter (Spring - Winter 2005)

Annie organized EnAct teams and helped develop EnAct program materials. She completed a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Politics and Policy at Beloit College in Spring 2005. Annie's resume »

Ian Aley (Summer 2004 and 2005)

Ian led our EnAct team recruitment efforts during the summers of 2004 and 2005. He was President of the West High School Green Club and is currently pursuining a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies and Urban Studies from the University of Toronto.

Vijay Limaye (Summer 2005)

Vijay organized EnAct teams, calculated EnAct program results, and helped develop program materials. He is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley.

Sirisha Bellam (Summer 2004)

Sirisha organized EnAct teams, helped develop the EnAct Food Chapter and edited the EnAct Participant Guide. She has a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Madras, India, and is pursuing a Master’s degree at Northwestern University.

Pascal Enemuoh (Summer 2004)

Pascal organized EnAct teams, led outreach efforts to communities of color, and maintained the EnAct website. He completed a B.S. in Industrial Technology Management at the University of Wisconsin – Platteville and plans to pursue a Master's degree in Project Management.

Mark Riordan (Fall 2003-2006)

Eric Goodman (Fall 2002-Summer 2003)

Eric applied his geographic information systems (GIS) expertise to design the Madison Area Transportation Options Map. He also helped with Crescent Building Renovations. He is pursuing a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Paula Lorenz (Summer 2002)

Paula is a dedicated, long-term volunteer who enters survey data for Madison Enviromental Group and Community Car. When she's not here, she works at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is also a Community Car member.

Peter Streit (Summer 2002)

Peter managed the production of the 2003 Year of Water Calendar and assisted with the Community Car feasibility study and our wetland outreach projects. Peter completed a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science at St. Olaf College.

Maria Vastardis (Spring 2010)
Maria is currently pursuing a B.A. in Economics, and a Certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is working as a LEED intern. Maria hopes to pursue a career in sustainable business.

Laura Bodine (Spring 2010)
Laura is pursuing a B.B.A in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics with an Environmental Studies Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is working as an intern for NewenHouse,
researching sustainable materials.

Anne Nardi (Spring 2010)
Anne has recently moved to Wisconsin after completing her undergraduate degree at The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. She is taking classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison and is applying to the Environment and Resources Masters program.

Melissa Flores (Fall 2009-)
Melissa is currently pursuing a B.S. in Biological Aspects of Conservation and Botany, and Certificates in German and Environmental Studies from UW-Madison. She is working as an EnAct intern from 2009-2010, and loves doing whatever she can to help the environment.

Tal Sztainer (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)
Tal Sztainer is acquiring his B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at UW-Madison. He is the Madison Environmental Group's, Inc. Green Building intern. Tal is extremely interested in sustainable design and aiding in minimizing environmental impact.

Isabella Lau (Fall 2009-Spring 2010)
Isabella recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.A. in Conservation Biology and Environmental Studies. She is working as an EnAct intern on social media, outreach and public relations.

Emily Loker (Summer 2009)
Emily is currently a student at Madison West High School. She has volunteered with many organizations including Planned Parenthood, the Obama Campaign, AMIGOS de las Americas, Race for the Cure and the Iron Man. She is working as an intern on website management and EnAct.

Jonathan Free (Summer 2009)
Jonathan is getting his Bachelor of Science in software engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is optimizing the EnAct website. Jonathan is inspired to work for a "green" company after taking a course titled Conservation of the Environment.

Raisa Lee (Summer 2009)
Raisa recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in civil engineering. She worked as a green buidling volunteer for a portion of the summer.

Brooke Pike (Summer 2009)
Brooke graduated in 2008 from the SIT Graduate Institute with a degree in Sustainability Development. She was an EnAct volunteer for the first half of the summer.

David Madden (Fall-Spring 2009)
David worked with the EnAct program on team management, database, guidebooks, and presentations.