Gisel is a senior Marketing student at Sacramento State University. She loves traveling, sharing her love for the National Parks and creating social media. She strives to surround herself in an environment that involves diversity and inclusivity. Showing parks as a welcoming space for all ethnic groups is a goal Gisel hopes to achieve. |
Gisel Adame
Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
Pia attends Clark University in Massachusetts where they major in Race & Ethnic Studies with minors in Art History and Global Environmental Studies. As a second-year LHIP intern, Pia will have the opportunity to teach people the rich and nuanced histories of Fort Raleigh while also exploring the outer banks of North Carolina. |
Pia Cano
Mario, a first-generation American Veteran, graduated from Colorado State University with a double Bachelor of Science and Arts. His career goals would be to work with NPS or a similar organization where he can be that familiar face that energizes people to not only enjoy the outdoors but be inspired to be future stewards of Madre Tierra. |
Mario Cardoza
Adriana is an Environmental Sciences undergraduate student at the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras. Her goal is to gain knowledge in the environmental and ecological fields involving freshwater, saltwater, and terrestrial ecosystems to participate in important restoration and conservation projects. |
Adriana Villanueva Cruz
Steven is currently enrolled in the University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning. For Steven, LHIP seems to share his personal values, so he is excited for the opportunity to work with LHIP, grow in his community practices, and build on his passion to illuminate Hispanic heritage and identity in the United States. |
Steven Esparza
Gia attends the University of El Paso in Texas as a first-generation college student majoring in Studio Art, with a concentration in Painting and a minor in Museum Studies. Gia is excited to learn how public relations and communications raise awareness about the importance of bringing the news to the public and increase park visitation. |
Gia Flores-Arellano
Karen is a graduate student focusing in Arts for History at CSU Bakersfield. LHIP has given her the opportunity to use the skills and knowledge she’s gained as a historian and will allow her to be an ambassador of the Latino community working with others and building connections. |
Karen Fuentes
Jeff graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in Art and Archaeology from Hood College. Jeff hopes to meet talented and driven people through LHIP, and aims to advance his skills in public outreach and strives to be a part of the change needed to increase diversity and inclusion in the historical field. |
Jeffrey Garcia
Mikaela is a second-year student at the University of Houston majoring in Environmental Science. LHIP gives me a chance to continue learning about GIS and applying her skills in interesting, real-world projects. Mikaela would love to do GIS as a career and expand her knowledge and skills with the software. |
Mikaela Garcia
Sofia is currently a student at Brown University pursuing the conservation biology and policy track of the Environmental Science degree. She is excited by the opportunity to contribute to an effort that will benefit future scientific endeavors and education of the public related to the natural world. |
Sofia Gilroy
Sophia is a recent graduate from the University of Maryland with a degree in Communications and Digital Media. As a second-year LHIP intern, Sophia is passionate about promoting diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility within the National Park Service. An avid nature lover, Sophia enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors. |
Sophia Grande
Ana is a student at Northern Illinois University, and planning to major in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology. Ana believes that LHIP offers amazing opportunities for minorities and will allow us to bring our own cultural knowledge to all these national parks. |
Ana Guzman
Alejandra graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and an emphasis in Jazz Guitar. Alajandra’s motivations include gaining professional skills, establishing meaningful relationships with industry peers, and creating a positive impact on the communities we serve. |
Alejandra Hernandez
Jacqui graduated in 2022 with a degree in Sociology and Natural Resources from Oregon State University. She is interested in pursuing marine biology, learning about the ecosystems that run our world, but also the ecology of Hawai'i and the folks who live here. |
Jacqui James
Glen attends the University of Richmond majoring in Environmental Studies and Political Science. Glen realized the need for diversity and representation within national parks after volunteering as a ranger in his hometown of Virginia Beach, Va. Through this program, he hopes to inspire diverse people to work in conservation. |
Glen Kettering
Dumari is a first-generation student attending Rice University, majoring in Environmental Science, with concentrations in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Dumari is captivated by this internship because she can teach people how to properly recycle by using a variety of research and art methods. |
Dumari De Leon
Xiomara is majoring in Child Development at Los Angeles City College. Xiomara’s goal is to be able to share all of her knowledge of the outdoors with others, especially BIPOC communities that might lack the resources and support to enjoy the outdoors. |
Xiomara Limon
Jaegar is currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice at Ball State University. Jaegar's professional interest entails: obtaining a permanent position in the future with the National Parks Service as a Park Ranger, performing all duties including: preservation and protection of the park and the park visitors. |
Jaegar Loran
Velania is pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Environmental Systems and Sustainability at Southern Connecticut State University. The LHIP initiative will be beneficial in preparing the foundation of her long-term professional goals; working for the National Park Service. |
Velania Madera
Ash is a first generation graduate from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in History and minor in Anthropology. She wants to show the community that in the NPS not only do you see BIPOC representation, but you hear them too. |
Ash Martinez
Julia Martinez is a first generation college student currently pursuing a degree in Applied Math/Pre-Engineering at Georgia Gwinnett College. She wishes to pursue a career in the environmental field as an Environmental Engineer and/or Urban Planner. |
Julia Martinez
Tatiana is pursuing a Masters of Science in Park Management, with a concentration in Recreational Therapy from the University of North Carolina- Greensboro. A Brazilian-Romanian and first-generation American, she is grateful sharing her mission of increasing inclusive, diverse, and creative programming. |
Tatiana Mihaita
Carla graduated with her degree in Biology with an emphasis in Natural Science from Utah Tech University. Carla has a strong personal motto to give back to what has given to her and Zion has always been a place where she felt at peace. |
Carla Navarette
Gabriella is pursuing a degree in Natural Resources and minoring in Mexican American Studies at the University of Arizona. Her goal is to make healthy, safe environments more accessible to underprivileged communities and inspire passion in the environment through education. |
Gabriella Para
Diana Quintero is from Ponce, Puerto Rico. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in Museum Studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Her professional interests include making archaeology accessible to the public. More specifically, how archaeology is made meaningful in how people understand contemporary cultures. |
Diana Quintero-Bisono
Toni is pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Geoscience and Chemistry at the University of Houston. She has always recognized science as an extension of ourselves, and her career ambitions revolve around hydrology. Toni recognizes LHIP as a token of the life her parents encouraged her to strive for. |
Toni Ramos
Karina is finishing her Masters at the University of New Mexico in Community Regional Planning, with a focus in historic preservation. As a first generation Mexican-American, she looks forward to working with Latino communities to highlight underrepresented narratives that are central to the historical fabric and development of this country. |
Karina Rodgers
Yajali graduated from Saint Mary’s College with a double major in Economics and Environmental Studies. Her interest are derived from the connection to the National Parks and their focus on diversity through Latino/a/x individuals. She believes this inclusion can bring new guests and introduce them to the wonders of the National Parks. |
Yajali Rodriguez
Marty is currently attending Northern Illinois University. They currently have a bachelors degree in Environmental Sciences with an emphasis on Biodiversity and Environmental Restoration. Marty’s long term professional goals consist of working with NPS and entering the field of climate science communication/education. |
Marty Trujillo
Allison Toro Villada is a graduate from Lehigh University with a degree in Architecture. Throughout her studies, Allison focused on the preservation, restoration, and densification of historic urban areas. She is interested in recognizing and documenting the Rio Vista Farm, as it represents a valuable piece of our history that is often overlooked. |
Allison Toro Villada
Heritage Documentation Programs (HABS/HAER/HALS)
2022
Diego is a third-year student at Pitzer College majoring in anthropology and Spanish. He hopes to build a cultural resources career centered on anthropoligcal reserach, GIS, and geography. |
Diego Borgsdorf
Pia attends Clark University and is interested in sharing how Latino communities are passionate about environmental conservation work. They look foward to supporting land stewardship practices in their internship. |
Pia Cano
David is a graduate of Vanderbilt University who has worked with several various federal agencies and conservation programs including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program. |
David Castro
Cassandra attends Northern Arizona University with a focus in environmental sustainability studies. She hopes to learn more about conservation practices and enjoys photography focused on animals. |
Cassandra Cavezza
Grand Canyon National Park
Diego is a third-year student at Pitzer College majoring in anthropology and Spanish. He hopes to build a cultural resources career centered on anthropoligcal reserach, GIS, and geography. |
Diego Borgsdorf
Pia attends Clark University and is interested in sharing how Latino communities are passionate about environmental conservation work. They look foward to supporting land stewardship practices in their internship. |
Pia Cano
David is a graduate of Vanderbilt University who has worked with several various federal agencies and conservation programs including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program. |
David Castro
Cassandra attends Northern Arizona University with a focus in environmental sustainability studies. She hopes to learn more about conservation practices and enjoys photography focused on animals. |
Cassandra Cavezza
Grand Canyon National Park
Andrea is an ethnicity, race, and migration and environmental studies double major at Yale University. She is passionate about education equity and is looking forward to developing educational outreach programs during her internship. |
Andrea Chow
Kristian is a first-generation student at the University of North Texas studying history with a minor in political science and a certificate in Latina/o Mexican-American studies. He formerly interned at Homestead NHP as an archives intern. |
Kristian Enbysk
Juan is a first-generation college student pursuing a bachelor's in earth sciences with a specialization in geology at Southern Methodist University. He hopes to pursue a master's degree in geology and help Latino communities build stronger connections with geological phenomena. |
Juan Pablo Esparza Limón
Elizabeth is a recent graduate of South Texas Community College and is currently working towards an envionrmental sciences bachelor's degree at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She possess experiences in managing the spread of invasive species in previous positions. |
Elizabeth Estrada
Kevin studies environmental science at Queens College in New York. He hopes to pursue a master's program related to environmental science and believes this internship will guide him towards a better understanding of conservation careers. |
Kevin garcia
Leslie is a first-generation American currently attending CUNY Lehman College. Her interest in LHIP stems from her desire to encourage diversity in the science field, and she hopes to become a park ranger or work in an area the protects the environment. |
Leslie Garcia
Ricardo is a history major graduate of California State University Bakersfield. He aspires to become a museum curator and looks forward to gaining experience in curation and archiving during his internship. |
Ricardo gone
Harpers Ferry Center & Cesar Chavez National Monument
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David attends the University of Puerto Rio, Rio Piedras campus. His academic focus is history of the Americas with a minor in digital arts. His goal is to become an investigative paleographer and help transcribe and protect ancient Spanish documentation that are preserved in Puerto Rico. |
David Jose Gonzalez Nevarez
Isabel is working towards her masters in public history and is excited to explore America's natural and historical landscapes. She is passionate about the preservation and interpretation of natural and human history. |
Isabel Gonzalez
Sophia is a first-generation college student studying communications and media at University of Maryland. Her interest in communications and media stems from her goals of communicating the importance of advocacy and representation |
Sophia grande
Nathaniel is an environmental studies major and economic studies minor at Florida State University. He's dedicated to preserving and saving the environment and aspires to be a park ranger or environmental lawyer. |
Nathaniel lima
Xochitl is pursuing a master's in public policy at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. Her policy concentrations include immigration and education policy. She is eager to gain valuable federal work experience while providing her perspective as a second-generation indigenous Chicana. |
Xochitl Lopez
Pacific West Region – Park Planning & Environmental Compliance
Justin recently graduated from Tulane University with a double major in anthropology and environmental studies. During his internship, he hopes to use his writing, photography, and videography skills to document and highlight the cutler and artists produced in New Orleans. |
Justin Marcano
Tatiana is a graduate student at the University of North Carolina studying parks and recreation management with a concentration in therapeutic recreation. Her internship role focuses on creating programs that improve visitors' mental, physical, and emotional well-being. |
Tatiana Mihaita
Nayelie is a senior at the University of Puerto Rico at Humacao where she researches the environmental impact of microplastics. She looks forward to further developing data collection and data analysis skills while collecting data from the tree canopy at her internship site. |
nayelie morales
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Marshall is a returning LHIP intern and a student at Arizona State University with a double major in sustainability and history and a minor in parks and protected area management. He hopes to purse a career with NPS as an interpretation ranger. |
Marshall morgan
Kristy is a graduate of Augsburg University and is now pursuing a master's degree in public history at Colorado State University. As a Mexican-American, she is excited to share stories about sea turtle conservation efforts between Mexico and the United States. |
Kristy ornelas
Andres is in his second year of a master's program in planning with an environmental and social emphasis at the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Piedras Campus. He aspires to work with the federal government or NGOs in natural resource management. |
Andres Pérez Cintrón
Kiara graduated from UC Santa Cruz as a biolgy major and is highly interested in animal conservation, field work, and climate change. She is also passionate about photography and videography and hopes to use these tools to amplify underrepresented voices. |
Kiara Prado-Albizures
Adelaide is a natural resources management major at Texas Tech University. She looks forward to using her academic background in conservation sciences and bilingual communication skills during her internship. She hopes to pursue an urban planning and sustainable development career. |
Adelaide Rodriguez
Tin graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a major in biology and a minor in art. They have multiple research experiences in entomology and looks forward to conducting fieldwork in incredible natural settings. They believe this internship will be an important step towards a career in ecology. |
tin Rodriguez
Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate, WASO, Inventory and Monitoring Division
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Julisa is a first-generation Chicana student pursuing a major in anthroploy and a minor in Spanish at Georgia State University. She is excited to plan and curate a museum exhibit with her supervisors during her internship. She also hopes to reach Latino communities and her internship site more accessible for future generations. |
Julisa Rojas
Estrella is a master's student at the University of Texas at Austin Community and Regional Planning program. She earned her bachelor's at the University of California, Berkely as a development studies major with a global poverty and practice minor. |
estrella sainburg
Amie is pursuing a bachelor's degree in architecture at Auburn University. She's passionate about heritage modeling and historic preservation and hopes to pursue a master's degree in architectural conservation. |
Amie Sardinha
Diana is an environmental studies major at the University of Kansas. She started in the environmental field as a horticulture laborer and has also worked as a naturalist at a nature center. She hopes to gain more experience teaching and working with the public. |
Diana sarmiento
Yeishmary is an environmental sciences student at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Pedras campus. She hopes to obtain research experience and get more involved in outreach activities to educate her community about the importance of science. She is excited to advance her career by gaining hands-on research experience. |
Yeishmary Soto Muñiz
Francisco is a recent graduate from California State University with a B.A. in Spanish, Geography, and GIS. He is a returning LHIP intern and hopes to make information on public lands more accessible by breaking down language barriers. |
Francisco Vazquez
Paola attends the University of North Texas. She is a first-generation college student double majoring in anthropology and philosophy. Fascinated by science and the outdoors, she hopes to foster more involvement from underserved and underrepresented communities in science fields. |
Paola Vazquez
Anna graduated from UC Davis with a degree in ecology, evolution, and biodiversity with a minor in education. She is now pursuing her master's in education at the University of Arizona. She is excited to practice hands-on applications of her science background as an intern. |
Anna verdiguel
2021
Sam is currently a student at Stony Brook University completing a double major in Environmental Studies and Political Science. Her professional interests are doing advocacy work and environmental justice work. |
Samantha Ayala
Fire Island National Seashore
Karla is a graduate student from Southern California. She is a Salvadoran-American woman & a first-generation college graduate. In the future she hopes to work as a public servant focused on building community engagement, especially among Latino communities. |
Karla bonilla
Salem Maritime & Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites
Jade is currently a first year MPP Environmental Policy candidate at Arizona State University. Her future career goals includes working as a policy analyst, at either the public or private level. She hopes this internship will allow her to grow as an environmentalist and professional. |
Jade Bravo
Denver Service Center Planning Division, Natural Resources Branch
Daniella is a junior at Brandeis University currently pursuing a double major in Psychology and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and a minor in Creative Writing. Ultimately, her goal is to pursue a career where she can make a positive on the communities she belongs to. |
Daniella Castillo Vásquez
Northeast Regional Office/Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation
Tahmoor is currently a senior student at The Ohio State University, majoring in Biology and History. One of his end professional goals is to become superintendent of a large national park. He sees LHIP is an excellent stepping stone on his long journey to that ultimate goal. |
Tahmoor Chadury
Salem Maritime & Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites
Yahel attends the Universidad de Puerto Rico en Arecibo. He is in his junior year of college in the department of education. Educating is his vocation. Before he graduates, he is interested in learning all he can from the teams of interpreters and mentors NPS has to offer. |
Yahel Delgado Diaz
Indiana Dunes National Park
Suzanne is obtaining a degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems with a minor in Environmental Science from the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley. Her career goals involve sustainability and conservation. In the future she hopes to work with more federal agencies just like the National Park Service. |
Suzanne El-Haj
Kristian is a junior at the University of North Texas in Denton studying History with a minor in Mexican American Studies. He has a growing interest in one day being involved in archival and research work professionally, especially within Chicana/o Studies. I find this field truly fascinating because preserving history is vital. |
Kristian Enbysk
Homestead National Monument of America
David is currently a sophomore majoring in Journalism with a minor in Digital Technology and Emerging Media studies at Fordham University. He hopes to gain experience in the world of archival journalism, and one day work for the National Parks Service.
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David Escobar
John Muir National Historic Site
Claudia is a senior majoring in Museum Studies from Arizona State University. She is an aspiring museum professional. Her focus is accessibility & engagement , and creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and eager to learn; specifically, people of color and minorities. |
Claudia Garcia
Padre Island National Seashore
John is a senior at the University of Texas of San Antonio (UTSA) and will obtain his bachelor's in Environmental Science and a minor in Biology. His passion is in protecting & restoring ecosystems from previous or present anthropogenic harm. He also hopes to inform the general public about ecosystems. |
John George
Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site
Alisa is an undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. degree in biological science with a concentration in ecology and evolutionary biology at California State University, Fullerton. She is also working toward a minor in geography and geospatial information systems and geospatial technologies certificates.
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Alisa Hernandez
Cabrillo National Monument
Paola is a first generation college student attending California State University, Fullerton & will be graduating May 2021. Paola is passionate about the nonprofit field and has become increasingly passionate about their role in environmental conservation. |
Paola Hinojosa
Southwest Border Resource Protection Program
Alícia recently graduated from the University of San Diego (USD) with a BA in Environmental and Ocean Sciences, with a focus in Environmental Science, and a minor in Chemistry. Her professional goals are to obtain a master’s in Environmental Health and become a physician. Is passionate about both the environment and medicine. |
Alícia Kelley
Point Reyes National Seashore
Cristóbal is currently a Nau Graduate Fellow in the Department of History at the University of Texas at San Antonio, concentrating on the Spanish Borderlands. His interests in history include Public History, State and Local History, Historic Preservation, Family History, and Museum Studies. |
Cristóbal López
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Ramona is going into her 2nd year of her PhD program in Geography and Environmental Studies. Her PhD research will focus on water equity in arid lands, specifically the Río Chama in New Mexico and the Río Atuel-Chadileuvú in Argentina. In the future she hopes to serve communities. |
Ramona Malczynski
National Trails – National Park Service
Brian is a sophomore at Arizona State University pursuing a degree in Sustainability with a focus in Sustainable Urban Dynamics, minors in Political Science and Urban Planning. His long-term career interests are to work toward the conservation of biodiversity & achieving climate justice for historically underrepresented communities |
Brian Mecinas
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Gabriel is a freshman at Tufts University. He is studying environmental engineering and biology. He hopes to go on to get both a PhD in some conservation related engineering field as well as a law degree so that he can pursue his interests in environmental justice and conservation in the political domain. |
Gabriel Mogollón
Saguaro National Park
Hillary is currently a third-year dual-degree master’s candidate in Architecture and Historic Preservation at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Hillary graduated Magna Cum Laude in Environmental Design and Western Art History from the University of Puerto Rico. |
Hillary Morales
Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)
of the Heritage Documentation Programs
Marshall is a current third-year student at Arizona State University, double majoring in Sustainability and History, and pursuing a minor in Parks and Protected Area Management. He is passionate about our nation’s National Parks, and his dream career is to be a Interpretation Ranger. |
Marshall Morgan
Flagstaff Area National Monuments
Lisset will be graduating this spring from Bemidji State University with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology. Her biggest career goal is to work for Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources with non-game wildlife. |
Lisset Olvera Chan
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Christopher is a first-generation 4th-year undergraduate student at the University of California Berkeley. He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in American Studies with a minor in Journalism. He wishes to pursue professional work documenting & creating media that focuses nature & culture. |
Christopher Para Mccomas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Yuyavan graduated from CSU East bay, where he obtained his B.S. in General Biology. He hopes to gain more insight and help connect national parks with local communities. His career goal is to be an outreach specialist but is still unsure in what specific field. |
Yuyavan Robles
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Maya is a junior at American University. She is pursing a degree in International Studies with a focus on Environmental Sustainability & Global Health. Interning with the National Park Service is a wonderful way for Maya to explore different career options and develop more clarity on her future profession. |
Maya Rodriguez
Chesapeake Bay Office
Antonio graduated from Humboldt State University in fall 2020, with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation and Management. He has a great interest in behavioral ecology but is also passionate diversifying the science field and allowing minorities to be a part of the conservation. |
Antonio Ruvalcaba
Dinosaur National Monument
Ana is a senior & full-time student-athlete attending the University of the District of Columbia. Currently, she is working towards completing her dual degree in Political Science and English, set to graduate in December 2021. She hopes her career path will help create a positive and lasting impression on this earth |
Ana Sanchez
Rock Creek Park, Division of Interpretation, Education, & Outreach
Manuel is a senior at Loyola University New Orleans, majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Art History. He is excited to work somewhere that honors music history and is interested in using design both in a creative environment and a practical environment. He hopes his work can be useful and inspiring others. |
Manuel Santos
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Nicole graduated from the University of Florida with a BA in TV Journalism in 2017. Since then she has worked as a writer for a local TV news station in Orlando. However, she has since realized that industry is not for her and has decided to move on to a new career where she feels she is making a greater impact. |
Nicole Segnini
NPS WASO Office of Communications
Lance is a student of Anthropology at the Arizona State University. Before school, he was a wilderness trail builder and everyday boots-on-the-ground conservationist. His future career goal is to inspire Indigenous youth to remain active on the lands that were originally under their stewardship. |
Lance Tubinaghtewa
Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) Austin, TX Office
Rosario is a student at California Polytechnic University Pomona, and she is pursuing a degree in Visual Communication Design. As an artist one of her biggest career goals is to keep her art aligned with the values and ideas she is passionate about. |
Rosario Valdivia
Tumacácori National Historical Park
Francisco is a third-year student at California State University, Fullerton majoring in Spanish and minoring in Geography. He is also pursuing certificates in both Global Positioning and Geographic Information Systems. He hopes this position can open pathways for him within the National Park Service. |
Francisco Vazquez
The Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Stephen is finishing his junior year at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He is pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Science. Stephen has a profound appreciation for Earth and planetary sciences. Recently some more specific interests include solar technologies, and feedbacks between vegetation and the hydrosphere. |
Stephen Sanders
Tonto National Monument
2020
Abigail is a Mexican-American recent anthropology graduate from Florida State University—researching biological anthropology, specifically osteological analysis of different populations. |
ABIGAIL HOUKES
Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC)
Adrianna is on her way to completing her B.S. in Conservation Biology from the University of Arizona. Her dream is to work as a scientist, and she hopes to one day do her own research or work for the National Park Service. |
ADRIANNA MURRIETA
Saguaro National Park
A Maryland native, Andrea is currently pursuing an M.S. in the Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences program at the University of Maryland. In her free time, she likes to spend time outdoors, cook, hike, sing, and make tequeños. |
ANDREA MIRALLES-BARBOZA
Cultural Resources, Partnerships and Science and NPS Citizen Science Steering Committee
Graduated in May of 2017 from Cal State University, Fullerton with a BFA in Creative Photography and coursework in Art Education. My professional interest is to creatively promote conservation and environmental education. |
ARACELI FIGUEROA
Indiana Dunes National Park
A New York native, Ashley is a first-year Masters of Landscape Architecture student at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. She hopes her studies will inform better design practices to increase the quantity and quality of human connection to nature. |
ASHLEY CRESPO
Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation
Astrid recently received a B.S. in general geology from the University of California, Riverside. Her interests range from the application of remote sensing technology to tectonics geomorphology to land conservation and educational advocacy of the earth sciences. |
ASTRID GARCIA
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
A second-generation Cuban American, Carter spent his youth gaining an appreciation for nature in the forests, streams, and mountains of Virginia. Inspired to aid in the preservation of wildlife and wild spaces, he attended UC Santa Barbara, earning a B.S. in Ecology in 2020. |
CARTER ADAMSON
San Francisco Bay Area Inventory and Monitoring Program
Born and raised in Southern California, Cynthia is currently a senior at California State University, Long Beach, where she will obtain a B.A. in Environmental Science and Policy. In the future, she plans to further her education and pursue a Masters's degree in environmental conservation. |
CYNTHIA AGUSTIN
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Jazciel is an undergraduate student attending Our Lady of the Lake University, pursuing a B.A. in English. Being a first-generation college student, she hopes to help her community with her education. She hopes to help people by becoming a grant writer to help non-profits. |
JAZCIEL SOLIS
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Jhulian has been fascinated with zoology and wildlife conservation since he was a kid. He plans to take all of the experience and to utilize the skills he acquired from his LHIP internship and apply them to his future career. |
JHULIAN GUTIERREZ
Fire Island National Seashore
Justin is an undergraduate student attending Tulane University. He is entering his senior year of university pursuing a triple major bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Philosophy. |
JUSTIN MARCANO
Everglades National Park
Liz is currently a Senior studying Wildlife Biology at Bemidji State University in Minnesota. She aspires to become an ornithologist, so she can study and interact with wild birds in their habitats and help educate others about bird conservation and protection. |
LISSET OLVERA CHAN
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Luis is currently completing his undergrad at Kansas State University. He plans to continue his passion for preserving the environment by becoming an Interpretative Park Ranger and guiding individuals on their personal journeys towards environmental protection. |
LUIS ÁVALOS
Rocky Mountain National Park
Luis is a Cuban-American who studied at Florida International University, graduating with a bachelor's in Sustainability and the Environment. His interests include the full range of the environmental field from research & policy to communications. |
LUIS GARCIA FALCON
Dinosaur National Monument
Mallary studied Natural Resources with an emphasis in Conservation Biology at the University of Arizona, graduating in 2019. She enjoys fieldwork and has always had an interest in learning more about insects. |
MALLARY RAE PARKER
Saguaro National Park
Maryana recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a major in Cultural Anthropology. She hopes to engage and connect communities to the National Park Service and discover/explore my own interests in this greater context of conservation and culture. |
MARYANA CARREON
Salem Maritime and Saugus Ironworks National Historic Sites
Mayra's interest in conservation and education has inspired her to eventually earn a bachelor's degree in environmental studies. She hopes that in the future she can be in a position to teach others how to be good stewards of their environments. |
MAYRA RAMOS
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site
Nohemi is a recent graduate from SIUe where she earned a B.A. in International Studies. She's excited to help put the pieces together and help visitors understand the evolution of the neighborhood by mapping changes to the historic property using GIS Story Maps. |
NOHEMI COLIN
Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
Patsy is an undergraduate Biology major from Montclair State University. Her interests focus on research and doing fieldwork in ecological agriculture that aids in conservation and food scarcity in underprivileged communities. |
PATSY HERRERA
Minute Man National Historical Park
Raeann recently received her Master’s degree in Geoscience from Auburn University. In the future, She wants to be in a position where she is able to lead and create opportunities for underrepresented communities to engage with geosciences. |
RAEANN GARCIA
Wupatki National Monument
Ramon graduated from Harvard College in 2017 with a degree in English and a secondary field in Film/Video. Over the past several years he has worked for CS50, Harvard University’s largest course, as a video producer and outreach coordinator. |
RAMON GALVAN
National Parks of Boston
Rebecca grew up along the U.S.–Mexico border in a small town called Laredo. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Architecture at the College of Environmental Design at the University of California Berkeley. My work in architecture revolves around social and environmental issues. |
REBECCA FLORES
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Ruby is a first-generation college graduate with a B.S. in Environmental Studies from California State University, Long Beach. Her career goal is to bridge the gap between overburdened and underrepresented communities and the institutions that burden them. |
RUBY GONZALEZ
Point Reyes National Park
Sheila has extensive education in Anthropology and Environmental Science. She hopes that this opportunity can give her the chance to learn about the National Park Service and the many different branches of working towards conservation and preservation. |
SHEILA LUCERO GARCIA
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network
Born and raised in New York City, Tahmoor is a rising senior at Ohio State University and on track to attain a double major in History and Biology. He hopes to gain a ton of real-life experience in the coming months and make many memories as well! |
TAHMOOR CHADURY
Salem Maritime and Saugus Ironworks National Historic Sites
Tanya is currently working towards an undergraduate degree at St. Mary’s University in Environmental Science. Her goal is to promote sustainability in communities and work with either non-profit organizations or government agencies. |
TANYA HELBIG
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Yahel's goal is to be an inspiring educator in any environment, and he hopes that the experiences he'll obtain from his internship will help him prepare his future students and other aspiring professionals with the necessary knowledge. |
Yahel Delgado-Diaz
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
2019
ALBERTO HERRERA
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
ALEJANDRO GARCIA
Chamizal National Memorial
ALEJANDRO RAMOS
Rocky Mountain National Park
ALEXANDRA SANTIAGO-GEORGET
National Parks of Boston
AMERICA AVILA
Salem Maritime and Saugus Ironworks National Historic Sites
ANGEL LOPEZ
El Malpais National Monument El Morro National Monument
CESAR ORTIZ
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
CITLALI VILLARREAL
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
DAVID RIERA
Everglades National Park
EDGAR HERNANDEZ
Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Site (Skagway)
EMELYN NAJERA
Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation
EVELYN MALDONADO
Kings Canyon National Park
ISABEL ROBLES
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
ISMAEL URIBE
Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
JHULIAN GUTIERREZ
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
JONATHAN TEJEDA
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
KEVIN GARCIA LOPEZ
Point Reyes National Park
KIMBERLY BECERRIL
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
LINDSAY MARTINEZ
Dinosaur National Monument
MARCOS GONZALEZ
Minute Man National Historical Park
MARIA ALEJANDRA MUÑOZ
Joshua Tree National Park
MARISOL MORALES
Kings Canyon National Park
MELISSA HURTADO
Washington Support Office, Archaeology Program
MELY BOHLMAN
Saguaro National Park
MÓNICA ORTIZ CORTES
Washington Support Office, Historic American Building Survey
MONIQUE BYRO
Fort Sumter National Monument
NATALIE MATIAS
Southeast Archeological Center (SEAC)
SIENNA CORDOBA
Fort Larned National Historical Park
STEPHANIE POMALES
Washington Support Office, Communications
STEVEN NAÑEZ
Yosemite National Park
TANIA PARRA RAMIREZ
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
TANYA HELBIG
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (Seattle)
TONY RODRIGUEZ
Cowpens National Battlefield
TRINITY PINEDA
Yosemite National Park
VANESSA COLEGIO
National Mall and Memorial Park
VERONICA BARRETO
Homestead National Monument of America
2018
Daniela Alviz
Everglades National Park
Amy Carrillo
Fire Island National Seashore
Sarah Au
Saguaro National Park
Eduardo J. Chaidez
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Evelyn Arredondo
National Parks of Boston
Christopher Cruz
North Cascades National Park
Brandon Barragan
Point Reyes National Park
Stephanie Cruz
El Malpais National Monument
Ximena Cuervo
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Elizabeth Garcia
Homestead National Monument of America
Kevin Garcia
Grand Canyon National Park
Alejandra Garza
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Aiyesha Ghani
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Marissa Hill
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Evelyn Hurtado-Doppenberg
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Kevin Jauregui
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Ivan Langesfeld
Big Bend National Park
Miriam Lagunas
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Marvin Lopez
Big Bend National Park
Juliana Luna
Washington Office of Communications
Gabriela Meza
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Arianna MontaÑo
Salem Maritime & Saugus Ironworks National Historic Sites
Emelyn Najera
Washington Office - Historic American Buildings Survey
Sebastian Palacio
Yosemite National Park
Valerie Parada
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Victoria Pedrosa
Kings Canyon National Park
Edgar Pedroza
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Jocelyn Perez
Kings Canyon National Park
Alejandra Quintana
Joshua Tree National Park
Alejandro Ramos
Rocky Mountain National Park
Reena Ramos
Shenandoah National Park
Sarah Rizvi
Sequoia National Park
Jonatan Sanabria
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Roxana Saravia
Fire Island National Seashore
Dane Manuel Custodio Silva
Biscayne National Park
Carlos Silva-Trejo
Northeast Region Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation
Josue Teniente
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Francisco Uribe
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Sammy Vital
Little River Canyon National Preserve
Tangy Wiseman
Intermountain Regional Office
Cesar Zamora
Everglades National Park
2017
Esmeralda Aguilar
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Cecilia Arteaga
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
AMBER Barbella
Grand Canyon National Park
Monica Briseño
Channel Islands National Park
Alex Brito
North Cascades National Park
Mariana Bruno
Everglades Archives Outreach
Olivia Caro
Homestead National Monument of America
Eduardo Chaidez
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Esperanza Chairez
Chamizal National Memorial
Andrianna Dowell
Biscayne National Park
Allison García
WASO Communications
Rocío Gomez
Manzanar National Historic Park
Edith Jimenez
Lewis & Clark National Historical Park
Alex La Pierre
Tucson & Saguaro National Park
Michaelle Machuca
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
Michelle Catherine Megill
Freedom Riders National Monument
Daniel Miguel
Everglades National Park
Patricia Miguel
C&O Canal - Great Falls
Angelica Muñoz
White Sands National Monument
Jennifer Orellana
Intermountain Regional Office
Marissa Ortega
Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
Suhey Ortega
Southeast Regional Office
Ilianna Padilla
John Muir National Historic Site
Aileen Palma
Grand Canyon National Park
Jureily Pastrana Solá
Historic American Buildings Survey
Lizzet Pineda
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Sebastian Quinn
Grand Canyon National Park
Cristina Ramirez
Intermountain Regional Office
Genomé Rodriguez
Sequoia National Park
Chantelle Ruidant-Hansen
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Geovanni Salgado
Yosemite National Park
Branca Sanchez
Southeast Regional Office
Gianna Sanchez
National Trails Intermountain Regional Office
Camilla Sandoval
C&O Canal - Georgetown
Roxana Saravia
Fire Island National Seashore
Daniela Sierra
Lowell National Historic Park
Luis Silva
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve
Yaneris Soto-Muñiz
San Juan National Historic Site
Diana Tapia
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Heather Torres
Gateway National Recreation Area
Luis Vidal
Hot Springs National Park
Sara Vogel
National Capital Regional Office
Kelsey Whitaker
Capulin Volcano National Monument