Carmen is pursuing a MS in Earth and Environmental Studies. Passionate about aquatic ecology and geology, she believes LHIP will advance a future career with the National Park Service benefiting both her and the community. |
2024 Interns
2024
Carmen Artiles
Midwest Region Office/ Planning and Compliance/Planning
Savannah holds a BS in Mathematics and an M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction. Ms. Balderas plans to pursue a doctoral degree to influence educational policy, particularly the narrative and language in textbooks. |
Savannah Balderas
Blackwell School National Historic Site
Ethan, enrolled at Ball State University, is working towards degrees in Social Studies Education and Public History. Ethan's professional passions encompass history, social phenomena, interpersonal dynamics, and the orchestration of events or activities. |
Ethan Bravo
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Valeria is seeking a master’s degree in Sustainability, Society, and the Environment from the University of Kiel in Germany. Driven by a passion for environmental justice, sustainability, and education, she is enthusiastic about her internship because it allows her to engage in community outreach. |
Valeria Caballero
Salem Maritime National Historic Site & Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Fiorella graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BS in Biological Sciences. Fiorella aspires to work as a marine biologist in Florida because of her fascination with its vast flora, fauna, and biomes. |
Fiorella Fernandez
Biscayne National Park
Karen Fuentes graduated with a BA in History and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in History at California State, Bakersfield. Having enjoyed her previous LHIP experience, Karen is eager to collaborate with the National Park Service again and facilitate enjoyable experiences for park visitors. |
Karen Fuentes
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park – Seattle
Jesús Y. González Javariz, is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in History of the Americas, with a minor in Hispanic Linguistics, at the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras. His program has been an extensive and demanding journey that has helped him to develop his writing and research skills to the highest level. |
Jesús González Javariz
Ft. Raleigh National Historical Site
Originally from San Antonio, Isaac holds a BA in Architecture from the University of Texas. He is interested in the local architecture of San Antonio, driven by the city's rich history. He is drawn to this program to learn techniques for documenting historic structures. |
Isaac Knott
Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) of the Heritage Documentation Programs
Caroline is in her fourth year at IE University in Madrid and Segovia, Spain, studying international relations. She aims to make park programs more open to the Spanish-speaking communities. |
CAroline Gracia
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Lidia Grande-Ruiz is a first-generation college graduate with a BA in Film and minors in Business and Native American Studies from Cal Poly Humboldt. She believes in using imagery to help preserve cultural, historical, and natural resources for future generations. |
Lidia Grande-Ruiz
Boston National Historical Park/Education, Youth, and Volunteer Engagement
Kai Guevara is attending UC Berkeley, studying Conservation and Resource Science. He is excited to contribute to positive and tangible changes in National Park infrastructure. Kai hopes to pursue a professional journey that focuses on environmental science and global change. |
Kai Guevara
Death Valley National Park/Division of Maintenance
Valeria earned an MA in Biology at Miami University in December 2023. Her aim is to acquire skills focused in science communication, with the goal of captivating and educating a wide range of audiences. |
Valeria Hernandez
Continental Divide Research Learning Center – Rocky Mt. National Park
Jaeger is a graduate of Ball State University, with a BS in Criminal Justice. His interest in criminal justice is driven by a desire to connect with park rangers and superintendents, giving him insight national park operations. Jaegar wants to become a park ranger in the National Parks system, a role he sees as impactful. |
JAegar Loran
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Jadicee is pursuing a BS in Environmental Studies, at Texas A&M. She understands the ecological impacts of human activities on marine ecosystems and wants to use her knowledge to push for stronger environmental policies, based on scientific evidence. |
JAdicee Medel
Valley Forge National Historical Park
Claire is a Scripps College alumna, with BA in Biology. She is drawn to the park's efforts to create spaces for the Latino community in nature. In this role, Claire hopes to further her involvement in wildlife conservation and improve her science communication skills. |
Claire Molina
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Elizabeth will soon earn a BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Justice and Sustainability from San Francisco State University. With her degree, she is ready to advocate for environmental justice and education. |
Elizabeth Morales
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
A senior at the University of Arizona, Gabriella is working towards a BA in Natural Resources, with a minor in Mexican-American Studies. Gabriella dreams of giving back to her community, enhancing educational opportunities, and inspiring others. |
Gabriella Parra
Zion National Park
Pablo is enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, pursuing a major in Journalism. His attraction to this program stems from its alignment with his interests in videography and photography, providing him with an excellent opportunity to enhance his knowledge and skills in these fields. |
Pablo Perez Flores
Tonto National Monument
Switching to Howard University in her sophomore year was a key step in Janella’s academic path, where she studied International Affairs and Economics. After interning at Effigy Mounds National Monument, Jannella will join the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic to promote Spanish literacy. |
Jannella Perez Torres
Effigy Mounds National Monument
A senior at Florida State University, Nair is pursuing a major in Media Communications, complemented by double minors in Environment & Society and Criminology. Through her involvement in LHIP, she is committed to motivating others to value and protect the natural world as fervently as she does. |
NAir Perez-Torres
Island in the Sky District, Canyonlands National Park
Mia is a senior at Florida International University, pursuing a BA in Forensic Molecular Biology. She is deeply interested in LHIP as it offers an opportunity to gain experience in the field, particularly in conservation efforts aimed at protecting the Everglades and its surrounding areas. |
Mia Pizzi
Everglades National Park
Kevin is an ambitious architecture student. Kevin wants to support conservation efforts in architecture, highlighting the need for Hispanic representation in Historic Conservation. He believes that the future of architecture depends on respecting and understanding its past. |
Kevin Ponce
Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) of the Heritage Documentation Programs
Amelia Proweller is a sophomore at Kenyon College. She specializes in African Diasporic and Latine studies, examining how these histories interact with legal systems. Her goal is to explore the roots of social issues in American society and their impact on citizen agency. |
Amelia PRoweller
First Ladies National Historic Site
Diana rejoins us as an intern from the summer of 2023, bringing with her a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Purdue University. She is on the cusp of earning her master's in museum and Field Studies from the University of Colorado—Boulder. |
Diana Quintero-Bisono
Intermountain Region Planning and Environmental Compliance
Andres attends Tulane University where he is set to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish. His motivation to participate in LHIP stems from a desire to utilize his gap year for outdoor experiences before beginning his medical school journey. |
Andres Ridley
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Interpretation, Education, and Partnerships Division
Laura's engineering career is driven by her wish to contribute positively to her communities. Her involvement in the Latino Heritage Internship Program shows her commitment to leadership and her ambition to inspire others by promoting Lowell's rich history and giving back. |
LAura Rodriguez
Lowell National Historical Park
Alex finds the prospect of working to stabilize endangered species populations through this internship deeply meaningful. Drawn to hands-on fieldwork, he sees this opportunity as a chance to build valuable connections and make a significant impact in conservation. |
Alexander Sandoval
San Francisco Bay Area Network Inventory and Monitoring Program, Point Reyes
Rafa holds degrees in History and English Literature, with a minor in Environmental Studies. |
Rafael Santos
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Alexandra graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BA in environmental studies, focusing on communication and planning. LHIP appealed to her because she is interested in planning, design, and devising solutions for the natural environment. |
ALEXANDRA SILIO
National Capital Region / Lands and Planning / Planning
Jessie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, focusing on Child Development. Her passions lie in working with children, engaging with the great outdoors, and supporting the Latino community. |
Jessie Solis
Milsy Westendorff is a graduate student at Northern Illinois University, specializing in Anthropology with a focus on archaeology. Milsy is committed to addressing representation and creating spaces for everyone. |
Milsy Westendorff
Jose Zavala is studying history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. His love for preserving history and making it approachable drives his interest in these fields. |