Students
Here's a list of some of our current E&EM students
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Nsikak Akpan
Nsikak Akpan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo in Nigeria, where he graduated in 2002. Nsikak also received a Master of Science degree in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Uyo in 2007. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management from GW.
Mohammad Al-Jawah
Mohammad Al-Jawah is from Cairo, Egypt. Mohammad received his undergraduate degree from GW in 2004, when he received his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical Engineering. He received his Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from GW in 2005 and presently is working towards his doctoral degree at GW.
Saeed Al-Shahrani
Saeed Al-Shahrani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, which he obtained from the University of Toledo in 2010. Saeed currently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering at GW.
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Anna Bezrukov
Anna Bezrukov, who is a professional photographer, gained her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, where she majored in International Business and Marketing, graduating in 2006. At GW, Anna currently is pursuing her Master of Arts degree in International Development Studies.
Isabel Bignon
Isabel Bignon is from Chile. Isabel graduated from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. She presently is working on her PhD degree in Systems Engineering at GW.
Franklin Bourdeau
Franklin Bourdeau is a Fulbright Scholar from Haiti. Franklin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Haiti in 2008 and now is studying for his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Steven Burns
Steven Burns is a Senior Consultant at Pace Global Energy Systems in Bethesda, Maryland. Steve graduated from the Carnegie Mellon University in 1997 with a dual major in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Public Policy and received a Maser of Science degree in mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts in 2003. Steve currently is working on his Doctor of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Zach Buzzell
Zach Buzzell graduated from Colgate University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations. Zach presently is pursuing his Master of Arts degree, with a specialization in International Development, from GW.
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Patrick Campbell
Patrick Campbell received his Bachelor of Arts degree on the University of Washington and International Studies in 2006. That presently is pursuing his Master of Public policy degree at while working as a Graduate Assistant at GW.
Ariel Castillo
Ariel Castillo works for the SRA Corporation in Northern Virginia, and previously worked for Northrop Grumman as a Strategic Analyst. Ariel graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2000 and received a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton in 2003. Ariel presently is working on his Doctoral degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Jelani Clement
Jelani Clement currently works for the George Washington University, where he is a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist. Jelani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine and Environmental Science from Howard University, where he graduated in 2006. He currently is undertaking graduate studies in the Environmental and Energy Management program at GW.
Tyler Cooley
Tyler Cooley presently is serving as an Intern at the US Environmental Protection Agency in Washington DC. Tyler received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Wyoming in 2000. He presently is pursuing his Master Business Administration degree in Environmental and Resource Policy at GW.
Andrew Courtney
Andrew Courtney is a Project Manager at Capital City Technical Consulting in Washington DC. Andrew received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of Idaho in 1997 and subsequently served two years with the Peace Corps in Tanzania. He presently is pursuing his Master of Business Administration degree at GW.
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Rukia Dahir
Rukia Dahir works for the American Farm Bureau Federation in Washington, D.C., where she holds the position of Public Policy Assistant. Rukia is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where she received her undergraduate degree in criminal justice and legal studies. She currently is pursuing her Master of Arts degree in environmental and resource policy at GW.
Nathan Delong
Nathan Delong works as a Remedial Project Manager for the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Washington DC. Nate received this Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a minor in Chemistry, from Lafayette College in 2004. He is in the process of pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering at GW.
Ilka Deluque
Ilka Deluque holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from the Universidad Javeriana in Colombia, where she graduated in 2007. Ilka presently is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Engineering and Technology Management at GW.
Loren Denton
Loren Denton in an Environmental Engineer with the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Loren holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Colorado (1990) and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering (1996) from the same institution. He presently is working on his doctoral degree at GW.
Brian Dockstrader
Brian Dockstader received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Anthropology and Political Science from the University of Montana, where he graduated in 2006. He presently is pursuing his Master of Arts degree in International Development Studies at GW. Brian currently works as an Online Communications and Database Specialist for the Campaign for Americas Future in Washington, DC.
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Erkan Ekingen
Erkan Ekingen hails from Turkey. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Istanbul Technical University in 1992, and Master of Science degree in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Florida in 2004. Erkan presently is pursuing his Master of Business Administration degree at GW and plans to graduate in Spring of 2012.
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Stephen Fields
In November 2008, current E&EM doctoral student Stephen Fields accepted a new position with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Commissioner, as an Operations Research Analyst. In his new job, Steve is involved in assessing several key aspects of agency program performance within the various FDA centers to identify ways of improving performance to coincide with FDA's overall Strategic Plan. He presently is working on three principal tasks. (1) providing information and analyses to help agency officials, the Department, and members of Congress make decisions related to programs, policies, budgets, and planning (2) assisting FDA managers improve program operations and performance, and (3) disseminating evaluation results and methodological tools useful to FDA managers and the public health community. Steve previously worked with the U.S. National Institutes of Health as an Environmental Engineer.
Tom Fitzgerald
Tom Fitzgerald received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Santa Clara University in California in 2004. Tom currently works for Solar Town, which markets a variety of solar energy products. Tom is pursuing a Master of Public Policy degree in Environmental and Natural Resources Policy at GW.
Trina Fletcher
Trina Fletcher received her Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from the University of Arkansas. She also holds a Master of Science and Operations Management from the University of Ark saw. Presently, Trina is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy management and GW. Trina recently was awarded an EAA Fellowship to support her graduate studies.
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Lara Gast
Lara Gast works in the Energy Information Administration of the US Department of Energy in Washington DC. Lara received her Bachelor of Science degree in Management, with concentrations in Finance and Operations Management, from Boston University, where she graduated in 2004. She presently is pursuing her Master of Business Administration, with a concentration in Environmental Policy in Management, from GW, where she expects to graduate in 2011.
Solome Girma
Solome Girma currently is an Energy Performance Engineer at the Johnson Controls Corporation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University, where she graduated in 2006. Solome currently is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Mark Goedde
Mark Goedde is pursuing his Doctor of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Christian Brothers University, where he graduated in 1979, and a Master of Business Administration degree from GW, which he received in1983. Mark is a member of the adjunct faculty at GW, having taught a number of courses in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. As soon as he completes his course work, Mark plans to work with the Environmental Protection Agency in research related to the nation's crumbling environmental infrastructure.
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Meredith Hauber
Meredith Hauber presently is working as a Management Analyst at the Veterans Affairs, Office of the Inspector General, in Washington DC. Meredith holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, where she graduated in 2007. She presently is pursuing her Master of Arts degree in International Development Studies at GW.
Will Hitchcock
Will Hitchcock received his Bachelors degree in marketing from GW in 2006 and currently works as a Project Assistant in the Office of Real Estate at GW. Will currently is pursuing his graduate education in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Jordan Hosmer-Henner
Jordan Hosmer-Henner is the Research Director for Tech Change in Washington DC. Jordan received his Bachelor of Arch degree and Economics and Public Policy Studies from Duke University in 2009. He presently is pursuing his Master of Arch degree in International Affairs -- Science and Technology Policy -- at GW.
Michelle Hurley
Michelle Hurley works for the Department of State, where she is a Sustainable Design Coordinator in Overseas Buildings Operations. Michelle received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland in 2006. She presently is working on her Master of Arts degree in International Development Studies at GW.
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Adam Jachimowicz
Adam Jachimowicz is an Emergency Planner with the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Washington, D.C. Adam, who is currently a doctoral student in the Crisis, Emergency and Risk Management program at GW, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geography.
Christyl Johnson
Christyl Johnson EMSE Doctoral student Christyl C. Johnson recently was appointed by the White House as the Executive Director of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). The NSTC, a Cabinet-level council, is the principal means within the Executive Branch to coordinate science and technology policy across the diverse entities that make up the Federal research and development enterprise. Christyl previously was an Assistant Associate Administrator at NASA, where she managed earth science missions and conducted research in remote sensing.
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Julia Kalloz
Julia Kalloz works at the Logistics Management 52, where she is and Energy and Environmental Analyst. Julia received her bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Villanova University 2007. She presently is pursuing her Master of Public Policy degree at GW.
Sandra Khananusit
Sandra Khananusit is in Energy Efficiency Associate with ICF International in Washington DC. Sandra received her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and International Economics from the University of Virginia in 2007. She presently is pursuing her Master of Arts degree in International Development Studies at GW.
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Hannah Lee
Hannah Lee currently works as an intern with the US Department of Justice. Hannah received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2003. She presently is pursuing her Master of Public Administration degree at GW.
Abel Levin
Abel Levin is an Energy Analyst with New West Technologies, which is a consulting firm working in support of the US Department of Energy in Washington DC. Abel received his Bachelor of Science degree and Energy Technology from the University of California at Berkeley in 2009. He currently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Christiana Ludlow
Christiana Ludlow received her Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Environmental Science from the University of Sussex in 2007. Christi, who works in the GW Geography Department as a Research Assistant, is working on her Master of Arts degree in Geography at GW.
Jennifer Lynette
Jennifer Lynetter currently serves as an Environmental Scientist with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Miami, from which she graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and Biology. Jennifer presently is working on her Master of Arts degree in Environmental and Resource Policy from GW.
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Rohit Maddineni
Rohit Maddineni received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from VNR VSIET in 2008. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Tim Meyer
Tim Meyer received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Cruz in 2006. He presently is pursuing his Master of Arts degree in Environmental and Resource Policy at GW.
Kisa Mfalila
Kisa Mfalila is from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1992 from the University College of Lands and Architectural Studies in Dar es Salaam, and her Master of Science degree from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, in February 2000. Between her university studies, Kisa worked for six years in Tanzania as a Quantity Surveyor, a position in which she has heavily engaged in cost engineering. Kisa presently is pursuing a Professional Degree (Degree of Engineer) in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Neil Mihalich
Neil Mihalich presently works for the US Department of the Navy in Washington, DC. Neil obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from GW in 2010 and presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management from GW.
Theomar Milford
Theomar Milford is and Associate Engineer with PEPCO Energy Services. Theo received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University in Washington, DC in 2007. He currently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Thomas Mooney
Thomas Mooney works as a Environmental Analyst at the logistics Management Institute, where he supports the environmental programs of the US Department of the Army. Tom received his bachelor's degree in Political Science, with a certificate in Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin at Madison 2004. He presently is pursuing a Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
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Bill Ostrum
Bill Ostrum received his undergraduate degree in Government from the College of William and Mary in 2004. Bill recently left his position as a STEP Program Assistant at the National Science Foundation to accept a new position as and Environmental Assessment Analyst at the US Federal Highway Administration. He presently is pursuing his Master of Arts degree in Environmental Resource Policy at GW.
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August Pabst
August Pabst works as a Program Analyst at the US Agency for International Development in Washington, DC. August holds a Master of Arts degree in History, which he obtained from Boston College, graduating in 2005. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degre in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Iryna Payosova
Iryna Payosova received her Bachelors degree with a double major in Biology and Economics from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Kiev, Ukraine, where she graduated in 2000. She also received a Master of Science degree on Environmental Science and Policy from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in 2002. In addition, Iryna holds a Masters degree in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Arizona, which she received in 2009. Iryna is currently pursuing her Ph.D. degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Worawat Phuangpornsri
Worawat Phuangpornsri hails from Thailand. Worawat received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Thammasat University in Thailand in 2000. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
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Mohammed Qaradaghi
Mohammed Qaradaghi received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Technology in Baghdad, Iraq, where he graduated in 1997. He received his Master of Science degree in Project Management from the GW School of Business in 2007, and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Environmental and Energy Management at the GW School of Engineering.
Kristin Quam
Kristin Quam holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Washington, where she graduated in 2008. Kristin currently is working at the GWU Registrar's Office while pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Environmental Resource Policy at GW.
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Cassandra Reyes-Jones
Cassandra Reyes-Jones is a Graduate Research Assistance for Prof. Francis in the Environmental and Energy Management program at GW. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Sciences from the University of California at Santa Cruz, where she graduated in 2005. Sandra presently is pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Environmental and Resource Policy at GW.
Gizele Richards
Gizele Richards holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Connecticut, where she graduated in 2003. Gizele currently is working at the Security and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. while pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Environmental and Resource Policy at GW.
Andres Rincon
Andres Rincon hails from Venezuela. Andres graduated from the University of Zulia in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He is currently pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Mark Rohan
Mark Rohan currently works as a Mechanical Engineer at the Naval Acquisition Intern Program. Mark received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Arizona State University in 2008. He presently is pursuing his graduate degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Jeff Roth
Jeff Roth currently is an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington, DC. Jeff received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1996. He obtained his Master of Science degree in environmental engineering and Johns Hopkins University in 2006. He presently is working on his graduate degree in Environmental and Energy Management.
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Jeff Shackelford
Jeff Shackelford is a Senior Staff Engineer at the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB). He holds a Bachelors degree (1982) and a Masters degree (1991) from Georgia Tech. Jeff is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Environmental Management at GW.
Dalton Shaugnessy
Dalton Shaughnessy works for the United States Navy as an Environmental Restoration Project Manager. Dalton received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated in 2008. He presently is pursuing his Master's degree in Environmental and Public Policy at GW.
Blake Smith
Blake Smith is pursuing a Masters of Arts degree in Environmental and Resource Policy from the Colombian College of Arts and SWciences at GW. Blake received his undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary, where he majored in Physics, in 2007.
Jamie Song
Jamie Song works as an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Boston College in 2001. Presently, Jamie also holds a Master of Arts degree in Environmental and Resource Policy from GW, which she received in 2005.
Michael Steele
Michael Steele received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the George Mason University 2007. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management from GW.
Ranae Steichen
Ranae Steichen works as an Energy and Sustainability Analyst for SRA International and Washington DC. Ranae received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Environmental Policy from Drake University in 2006. She presently is pursuing her Master of Public Policy degree at GW.
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Vanessa Trejos
Vanessa Trejos hails from Colombia. Vanessa received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with a focus on International Business, in 2011 from GW. She currently is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
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Armin Vakili
Armin Vakili received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department of Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran where he graduated in 2011. He also received a proffesional Diploma in Rotary Instruments Engineering in 2009. In addition, Armin has worked as an intern in petroleum industry. He presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Enviromental and Energy Management at GW.
Lindsay Veas
Lindsay Veas is a Senior Analyst with TMS, Inc, supporting the Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2001 from GW. She currently is pursuing her Masters degree in the Environmental and Natural Resources program at GW.
Indrajeet Viswanathan
Indrajeet Viswanathan hails from India. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Mumbai in 2004. After graduating, Indrajeet worked in the areas of marketing and estimation and also had some teaching experience before coming to GW, where he presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management.
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Rusty Wasem
Rusty Wasem obtained his undergraduate degree in History from the State University of New York, Plattsburgh. Rusty currently is a Chemical Review Manager at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C., and is pursuing his Master of Business Administration degree in Strategic Management and Public Policy at GW.
Christopher Watroba
Christopher Watroba works at the consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton while studying for his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Management from the US Military Academy at West Point in 2001. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, where he graduated in 2005.
Shayna Weinshel
Shayna Weinshel received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from GW in 2011. She presently is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering at GW while working for DC Water, which is the water and wastewater utility servicing all of Washington, DC.
Diana Wilkinson
Diana Wilkinson received her Bachelor of Arch degree in Economics from Bates College, where she graduated in 2005. Diana currently is pursuing her Master of Business Administration degree at GW.
Crystle Williams
Crystle Williams obtained her undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stony Brook University, where she graduated in 2006. She currently is working on her Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Matt Williams
Matt Williams graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003. Matt presently is pursuing his Master of Business Administration degree in Environmental Policy and Management at GW.
Janie Wise
Janie Wise is a Congressional Affairs Specialist with the US Department of Energy in Washington, DC. Janie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008 from Suwanee: The University of the South. She Presently is pursuing her Master of Science Degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Justin Wright
Justin Wright works in the NEPA Compliance Division at the US Environmental Protection Agency. Justin then received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and Watershed Hydrology from North Carolina State University, and presently is studying for his Master of Business Administration degree at GW.
Katie Wurtz
Katie Wurtz works as a Program Analyst in the Office of the CFO at the US Department of Energy.Katie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics as well as a Bachelor of Arts and International Studies, both of which she obtained from the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated in 2003. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in International Economic Affairs, which she obtained from GW, where she graduated in 2010.
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Xiao Zhang
Xiao Zhang hails from Beijing, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from the Beijing Normal University in 2008. Xiao presently is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Environmental and Energy Management at GW.
Yingzhen Zhao
Yingzhen Zhao received her undergraduate degree in History and International Studies at the 18 University in China in 2009. She presently is pursuing her Masters degree in International Affairs and Development, with a concentration in Natural Resources and Environment, at GW. Yingzhen presently is working as it Climate Policy Intern at Conservation International.