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Taylor is working with the City of Nashua, NH on their 2024 greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation and will compare it to their 2016 baseline to propose climate change mitigation strategies. 

“Looking at positions in the fields of sustainability and public policy, one widespread desired skill is GHG accounting. In order to acquire this skill, I took the Carbon Action Clinic. I am excited to build upon the skills that I learned to become more proficient in GHG accounting. I applied to continue to work with the people that inspired me in high school, make a positive impact in my hometown, and continue to explore a career in public policy.” 

Sabrina is working with TAVO Partners, an investment company that works with overlooked and underserved founders by providing fair capital access, to create an impact assessment to measure the impact that results from these capital investments. 

“In the business world, there is often an assumption that performance must be sacrificed in order to create this positive impact. TAVO is proving that this doesn't have to be the case. I felt strongly that this was a company I wanted to work for in supporting their sustainability journey.” 

Safaa is working with The Climate Initiative to develop training and resources to help educators feel more confident integrating climate education into their classrooms. Safaa is supporting educator outreach, researching challenges teachers face, and helping create a scalable professional development program that empowers educators and students to take climate action. 

"I applied because it offered a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of education and social impact. I am looking forward to meeting people from different backgrounds, learning from their experiences, and contributing to a project with a meaningful social impact. I am especially excited to gain a closer understanding of the day-to-day realities educators face and how organizations can support them."

Ella is working with the City of Portsmouth, NH to complete a greenhouse gas inventory for 2025. Using past inventories, Ella will also provide sector-based solutions to decrease emissions in the future. 

"I want to further my knowledge on carbon accounting and increase my data analysis skills. I am excited for the opportunity to work with the Sustainability Institute after having worked with them since my freshman year. I wanted a position where I knew my work would have a tangible impact on the future, which I found within this role. I am looking forward to learning a new platform for carbon accounting and expanding my knowledge to do an inventory for a city rather than an entity."

David is working with ClimateWork Maine to develop a Western Maine Sustainability Council to engage with rural business and communities, identify regional needs, and plan out engagement strategies. David is also putting together resources for businesses to get started in their journey of climate action and gather feedback from early participants. 

"Growing up in a rural community, I have witnessed firsthand the lack of environmental education and resources in these areas and wish to see that changed. Being able to play a part in the expansion of climate action in these communities is an incredibly fulfilling and full circle moment for myself. I am looking forward to meeting the individuals that I will be connecting with, listening to their stories, and seeing how they think sustainability can fit with their organization."

Jayden is working with the NH Department of Health and Human Services to reestablish partnerships with New Hampshire gun shops for suicide prevention. Jayden is developing a stakeholder analysis, creating distributable resources with contact information for people in mental health crises, and providing a replicable plan for future initiatives. 

"I care deeply about solving systemic mental health gaps. I wanted a position where I could learn how to get involved in community projects focused on invoking positive social change. I am most excited to learn, make new connections, and to be involved in a project focused on people’s safety and well-being. Everything I learn this summer will be directly applied to my graduate school education at Boston University in the fall."

Taylor is working with Prime Buchholz to evaluate investment managers on their sustainability and diversity practices to strengthen impact reporting for clients.

"I applied to this fellowship because it sits at the intersection of sustainability and finance, the two fields I am interested in. This lets me apply my environmental background and accounting/finance skills in a real-world setting. I am looking forward to learning how a real investment consulting firm integrates sustainability into its decisions."

Gianna is working with Unitil to make an inventory, hazard map, and risk assessment for electric and gas assets threatened by rising sea levels and changing storm patterns. Understanding these climate impacts allows us to create more resilient energy systems. 

"My passion for sustainability and coastal science drove me to apply for this position to support coastal communities and infrastructure, as well as learn more about environmental programming and system resilience. I'm looking forward to gaining a better understanding of important environmental software, such as GIS mapping and climate modeling." 

Maria is working with NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) to evaluate their Microenterprise Program by analyzing data and interviewing regional partners. Maria is assessing how technical assistance and grant funding support small business success, identifying gaps in data and program outcomes, and developing recommendations to strengthen program evaluation and impact across New Hampshire. 

"I am interested in understanding how programs can better support underserved populations and strengthen local economies, and this fellowship provides an opportunity to use both quantitative and qualitative research methods to help improve outcomes for New Hampshire's small businesses and communities. I spend a lot of time working with data and conducting research, but this fellowship offers the opportunity to engage directly with practitioners, partners, and communities and see how evidence is translated into action."

Rachel is working with the NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) and the Manchester Commission on Child Care to strengthen the understanding of childcare needs across the city of Manchester, NH. The goal is to identify the major themes, barriers, and opportunities that can guide Manchester's future child care planning to benefit families, providers, and employers. 

"I applied for this position because it felt like the perfect bridge between my academic background with my interest in systems-level policy work. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to a project that directly supports families within the community. I am excited to spend the summer actively participating in the community work behind this project, and eager to deepen my understanding of how policy intersects with real-world experiences."

Caleb is working with New England Municipal Sustainability (NEMS) Network to quantify divergence of energy use incentives between landlords and renters inside the network. Caleb is extending the data dissemination work done by the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Environmental Legacy Transition Initiative from state- and local-level to encompass more of the New England region. Making it available to the NEMS network will help policymakers implement data-driven initiatives across the region.

"I'm looking forward to learning the techniques and best practices of urban data science. Understanding some of the nuances of how our population and economy function has been fascinating so far, and there is lots more to learn. Grounding this work in the need to give policymakers actionable intelligence gives the project a high degree of focus. I want to help turn the huge amounts of publicly available data into smarter policy decisions."

Sofia is working with the Waysmeet Center to examine how they can increase the amount of fresh, local produce that enters their food pantry.

"I have always been passionate about food systems and agriculture and want to explore if work like this would be a good fit for me in the future. I am most looking forward to building connections with stakeholders in our local food system, such as farms, restaurants, and more!"

Nilofar is working with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission to research better ways to regulate electricity companies. Nilofar is exploring approaches that reward actual performance and results. The goal is to help New Hampshire's regulatory framework keep up with the rapidly changing energy sector, while keeping costs fair for customers.

"I'm looking forward to almost every part of the fellowship honestly, diving into the research, seeing how policy decisions are made in a real regulatory setting, and continuing to learn from Dr. Chattopadhyay. I'm also excited to meet people in this field and build connections that I hope will extend well beyond this summer. Sustainability is something I genuinely care about, and this project sits right at the intersection of economics, energy policy, and real-world impact which is exactly the kind of work I'm drawn to."

Mykala is working with the City of Dover, NH to conduct their greenhouse gas accounting for FY 2025, which will help inform their resiliency plan and provide essential information in what strides have been made over to past few years to reduce carbon emissions, as well as where there is room for growth. 

"I am very interested in pursuing a career working with companies and municipalities to pursue climate resiliency, including things such as mitigation and reduction efforts. Having the opportunity to work with a town that puts a huge emphasis on being carbon conscious is very exciting! I am excited to find out and understand where impact can be made in the future to further reduce carbon emissions in Dover."

Danielle is working with the City of Concord, NH to build the first city-wide tree and carbon inventory using GIS and mapping technology to give city decision-makers a clear picture of their existing carbon stores and the value of urban forests, while helping them make development decisions about where to plant trees, both for the local ecosystems and for the community as a whole, for flood mitigation, cooling, and overall health for the city and its people. 

"I'm really looking forward to stepping into the policy and planning side of things, as it's pretty new territory for me. Since most of my experience has been in research and community outreach, I am really looking forward to seeing how scientific data actually shapes decision-making. And honestly, the project itself, using trees and urban forests as a climate solution, is exactly something I'm interested in and care about. I'm excited to make a tangible impact through my recommendations and the materials I create for the city."

Molly is working with Mark Foods to support their goal of achieving B Corp certification, which evaluates social and environmental responsibility in operations and overall business practices. Molly is identifying areas where they are meeting certification standards, helping organize documentation, and conducting a gap analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in the short and long term. 

"I am looking forward to gaining experience with B Corporations while strengthening my skills in data collection, analysis, and communication. I am also excited about the professional development opportunities that will come not only from my position, but also from collaborating with my advisors and the other fellows. It is a great combination of my two areas of study. I am really excited about the opportunity to take what I have been learning in my courses and apply it to my work with Mark Foods as they go through the certification process!"

James is working with the Town of Amherst, MA to update their greenhouse gas accounting as they try to go carbon neutral. James is migrating an outdated excel workflow into a reproducible R pipeline, and writing reports using appropriate reporting tools like markdown or dashboards (Shiny).

"I applied because I saw it as an opportunity to apply my background in data science/statistics to a good cause. I’m looking forward to exploring Amherst and automating a very large manual process to save whoever is doing this next a whole lot of time."

Angelina is working with the MAYO Design team on Advancing the State of Solar Marketing: Trends, Equity, and Emerging Opportunities. Angelina’s interviews, analyses, and frameworks will help the team understand where existing themes from webinars and automation systems hold, where they diverge, and why. These insights will strengthen and evolve projects like MAYO’s Solar Purpose & Promise, Solar Playbook, and the upcoming Solar Intelligence Hub “Brain”, to ensure information stays current, nuanced, and grounded in real‑world market conditions. 

"This position fell perfectly into the intersection of environmentalism, policy, and economics that I have structured my education and career path around. I am looking forward to absorbing as much information as possible, gaining professional experiences and connections, and expanding my knowledge on solar energy, effective marketing, stakeholder engagement, and project management."

Elizabeth is working with Hypertherm Associates to create a partnership with a buyer in order to facilitate the recycling of their harder to recycle plastic waste.

"I am most looking forward to the connections and knowledge that I will acquire from the other fellows, my mentors, my coworkers at Hypertherm Associates, and anybody else throughout my fellowship. I wanted the real-world experience of solving a sustainability-related problem and help create cradle-to-cradle life cycles for all the plastics that Hypertherm Associates utilizes." 

Brooke is working with Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) as their Social Media Strategy Fellow to develop their long-term digital communications framework. Brooke is identifying target audiences, shaping their online voice, and creating a scalable system for branded content across campaigns.

"I'm looking forward to learning about the energy industry, learning new skills, and gaining experience. I'm also looking forward to meeting new people in CPCNH's Member Communities and seeing people from UNH's Sustainability Institute after graduating in 2025. I have always had an interest in sustainable energy, marketing research, and digital media. I have internship experiences in different industries and I'm excited to continue learning in this fellowship!"

Natalie is working with the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership to create a curriculum for education programs that teach about sustainability and ecosystems on the island and support those interested in sustainability so they can take it home and continue creating change in their own local communities. 

"I am looking forward to experiencing teaching, helping lead these programs, and getting to experience Hurricane Island. Connecting with communities is important when it comes to sustainability. I enjoy being able to find ways to connect to both the youth and local communities, and I want to continue working on these skills!"

Maddie is working with UNH Athletics to understand what motivates UNH sports fans to participate in sustainability efforts. Maddie is helping design and analyze surveys on fan attitudes and behaviors and will use the results to turn the feedback into actionable ideas that make sustainability more engaging and accessible at athletic events. 

"As a student-athlete at UNH, I’m interested in how athletics can bring people together and create positive change beyond sports. This opportunity combines my love of athletics at UNH with my passion for sustainability. I am looking forward to working with people in the department and collaborating on meaningful projects. I’m also excited about the opportunity to turn feedback into real, tangible improvements in sustainability efforts with UNH Athletics!"  

Kiara is working at the UNH Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems to develop a Life Cycle Analysis for the UNH AquaFort site in New Castle, NH. Kiara will be working to quantify greenhouse gas emissions from this site to identify possible improvements. 

"I think it's interesting to frame something such as food production around sustainability. Many food related industries are documented as negatively impacting the environment, so any step towards mitigation of impacts I consider a noble effort. I'm looking forward to gaining new skills, learning from my mentors, and interacting with the aquaculture industry in person!" 

Bella is working with the Waysmeet Center to create a plan to improve access to healthier and more culturally meaningful food at the their food pantry. Bella is also evaluating the productivity of a Giving Garden plot at Tuckaway Food Commons to identify ways local food can be grown, shared, and distributed more effectively throughout the community. 

"I’m excited to connect with local stakeholders including farmers, restaurants, nonprofit leaders, and other community members who are working to improve food access in the region. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of how local food is grown, distributed, and shared, while building relationships that will help me contribute to stronger and more connected food systems in the future. I am passionate about serving communities and being part of a movement that has the power to influence everyday life." 

Jordan is working with The Climate Initiative on independent continuous learning courses for K-12 teachers to learn more about sustainability and climate change and provide educators with the tools, knowledge, and support to integrate climate into the classroom regardless of grade level and subject.

"I am really excited to be working with educators this summer! Sustainability is something I am incredibly passionate about, and I am ready to take on the challenge of explaining it to a new audience in a way that feels digestible, applicable, and empowering. My first environmental science course dramatically changed my views, priorities, and future academic and professional goals. Since then, I have chosen to focus my studies primarily on sustainability and have been participating in projects that create a sense of agency and empowerment in the face of a daunting challenge."

Joubin is working with Tanbark Molded Fiber Products to research and recommend an ERP system that supports both their day-to-day operations and sustainability goals. The aim is to give Tanbark one connected platform that tracks what matters most to them (waste, energy, emissions, and recycled inputs), so they can grow without losing sight of their environmental mission. 

"I'm looking forward to learning how a sustainable manufacturer balances efficiency, growth, and environmental impact in practice. Much of what makes a company truly sustainable happens behind the scenes, in decisions about systems, data, and operations. Being part of those conversations, and learning alongside the other fellows is what I'm most excited about. This project brings together everything I care about: sustainability, operations, and data. What stood out about Tanbark is the way they've built their business around their sustainability mission. I wanted a summer where I could be part of that work and learn how those values show up in everyday decisions."