Ana is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan where she obtained a degree in Wildlife Biology. Through the Mosaics In Science internship program Ana hopes to gain guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals, that will have a life-long impact on her life and that will help her navigate the wildlife biology career path. |
Meet The Interns
2021 Mosaics In Science Interns
Ana Arce
Isle Royale National Park
Ashleyann recently obtained her B.S. in Physiology and B.A. in Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is now a first year master's student enrolled in California State University, Chico's Wildland Management program. She is excited to be a part of helping increase diversity within NPS through her Fire Ecology Assistant position at Lava Beds National Monument this summer. Her future career goals involve working in a natural resources management position that will allow her to be a role model to younger women of color who aspire to work in the environmental sector |
Ashleyann Bacay
Lava Beds National Monument
After pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry with minors in German, and Environmental Studies at The College of Wooster, Ohio, Jenelle turned away from laboratory research and decided to pursue field research instead. As a woman of color, the internship opportunities that Environment for the Americas offers through its’ Mosaics in Science internship program seemed like the perfect entry point into the world environmental education and field work. Jenelle intends to complete a Master's degree in natural resource management in Berlin after her time in the Mojave Desert. |
Jenelle Booker
Mojave Desert Inventory & Monitoring Network
Lynneva is a 2-time MIS intern! She is currently earning her B.S. in Biological Sciences at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Lynneva thoroughly enjoys field work and looking forward to Peregrine Falcon surveys she will be doing this summer on the Yukon River. In the future she aims to do work related to studying the impacts of climate change on the arctic. |
Lynneva Carroll
Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve
Sahil is currently a second-year student at Brandeis University working towards in Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies. Conservation has always been his biggest passion. Sahil is excited to participate in the MIS internship programs! He feels certain that this internship opportunity will allow him to gain valuable skills that will help propel him in his pursuit for a career with the NPS. |
Sahil Duvadie
Boston Harbor Islands
Sasha recently graduated from California State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a concentration in Ecology. Her long-term goal is to become a restoration ecologist with the National Park Service. She also hopes to attend graduate school in the future. She is excited about the DHA status associated with the completion of this internship, since she recognizes the huge advantage it gives applicants when applying for permanent positions. |
Sasha Escamilla
Grand Canyon National Park
Cristal was born and raised in sunny Miami, Florida. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Florida International University in 2019. Currently, she is a first-year graduate student pursuing a Master’s of Science in Environmental Science at Florida Atlantic University. |
Cristal Espinosa
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Sebastian Espinosa is currently in graduate school, working towards obtaining a master’s degree in Climate Science and Solutions. As a child of two immigrants from South America, who instilled a passion for the outdoors in him, Sebastian grew to have a longing to protect and conserve the natural world. |
Sebastian Espinosa
North Coast and Cascades Inventory & Monitoring Network
Charles Hambley is currently an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology at the University of Guam. His interests lie in Marine Biology. Specifically he is interested in the study and research of corals and algae. Growing up surrounded by these ecosystems motivates him to help protect the natural resources of his home island. In the future he aspires to work with organizations that play a role in protecting coral reefs. |
Charles Hambley
War in the Pacific National Historical Park
Jenna Heckle obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology with an emphasis in Ecology with a minor in Environmental Science and Sustainability. In the Central Valley she fell in love with the mountains and started working for the National Park Service delivering educational programs that help connect the local community to the parks! Jenna is now in graduate school earning a M.S. in Environmental Science. |
Aubrie Jenna Heckel
Monocacy National Battlefield
Jailyn Hoskins is a 3rd year student at The University of New Orleans pursuing a B.S. in Biology. Jailyn is excited about the internship position they have been offered as a Marine Biological Conservation Assistant because it combines their interests for conservation, research, photography/videography, and sharing knowledge with others. |
Jailyn Hoskins
Padre Island National Seashore
Devante Jones is currently a 3rd year at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science. He hopes to gain as much experience as possible this summer working out in the field as a Botanical Resources Assistant. He is also excited to make connections with NPS professional. In the future Devante aims to work for the EPA or another government agency where he can help make major positive impact in environmental issues. |
Devante Jones
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Marwa graduated in 2020 from the University of Washington with a degree in environmental studies and a minor in environmental science. Her professional interests lie in natural resources. Marwa is drawn to a variety of topics within natural resources. These include landscape scale climate change, wildlife interactions with a changing snowpack, climate education, and management and policy implications in a time of a changing climate. Her long-term career goals revolve around working in climate science and policy. |
Marwa Mahmoud
Mount Rainier National Park
Veronica is a senior at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She is studying geology, and has a minoring in environmental science. Throughout her studies her focus has been on paleontology, mineralogy, and sedimentation. Her interests lie in the intersection of conservation, biology, chemistry, and geology. Working for the National Parks Service or USGS has also been a dream of hers. |
Veronica C. Mantha
Colonial National Historical Park
Quenten is currently attending the University of Arizona where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s in Science degree in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Fisheries Management. His professional goal is to become a Fisheries/Wildlife manager for either a federal or private institution. In his profession he hopes to use his experiences to spread awareness about the importance of protecting the outdoors. As well as help bring more diversity to the field of resource management. |
Quenten Masters
Congaree National Park
Matthew is a recent graduate from the University of Notre Dame where he obtained a B.S. in Environmental Sciences and a minor in Sustainability. As a Mosaics in Science intern, Matthew is looking forward to gaining first-hand experience in natural resource management in the Great Lakes region, meeting other National Park Service employees, and getting to know the natural environment of Pictured Rocks by living and working in it. He is passionate about finding a long-term career that actively contributes to the conservation of natural spaces for all. |
Matthew Millado
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Deja is pursuing her Bachelor's in Science degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences with a minor in Horticulture at Texas A&M University. Deja just completed her sophomore year, and is excited to be a part of the Mosaics in Science program! Her professional goal is to eventually lead her own field research in animal behavior. |
Deja Olumba
Point Reyes National Seashore
Viridiana is currently a second-year master’s student in the Environmental Science program at The University of Texas at El Paso. Viridiana believes that the skills gained from this internship will help her become a better scientist and she is proud to represent women and the Hispanic community within STEM fields. |
VIRIDIANA ORONA
Saguaro National Park
Andrés has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Wildlife Management with a minor in education from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus. Currently, he is in his first year of the master's degree in planning with an environmental and social emphasis at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. |
Andrés L. Pérez
Biscayne National Park
Brooke is a recent graduate of Cornell University, where she studied Environmental Science. This internship opportunity aligns closely with her interests in studying mammals and builds upon her experience working with camera traps and GIS. Eventually, after gaining more field work experience, she plans to pursue a PhD in wildlife conservation and eventually work for a conservation NGO or government agency. |
Brooke Su
Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, Jewel Cave, and Northern Great Plains Inventory & Monitoring Network
Edwin is a recent graduate from Central Washington University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Science degree in Geography. With this internship Edwin hopes to gain a better understanding of the complexities of natural resource management as well as develop the skills that will allow him to be successful in this field. He is also excited about further developing his community outreach skills and helping contribute to making his site as accessible as possible to wide range of people. |
Edwin Torres
North Cascades National Park
Will, a Junior at Drake University, is working towards a Bachelor's of Science degree in Environmental Science- in the Aquatic & Earth Sciences Track- and a Bachelor's of Art in Political Science. Following graduation, Will hopes to utilize his degrees to work at a Federal Agency. |
William Tsai
Rocky Mountain National Park
Jorge is a recent graduate with a B.S. degree in environmental engineering. His professional interests are somewhat wide-ranging, but at the moment he is especially interested in water treatment and ecology. |
Jorge Vargas-Barriga
Homestead National Monument of America
Samantha is a recent graduate from Colorado State University where she earned degrees in Journalism, Economics, & Ethnic Studies. Samantha is excited about her role this summer because it will allow her to engage with communities and help create interest in critical topics like climate change. |
Samantha Ye
Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance
Ty just finished up her freshman year at Wake Forest University. Next semester, she plans to declare as an Environmental Science major with minors in Spanish & Arabic. Since a young age, Ty always dreamed of being a park ranger or field biologist. |
Ty Zanders
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2020 MOSAICS IN SCIENCE INTERNS
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Alexandra Isabel Verdeja Pérez
Biscayne National Park
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Alyssa Canova
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Christian Knutson
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