COHORT 2: 2018-2019
Mentees
Mentors
Alejandro Villarreal Grisales
Graduated from undergrad from Quindio University, Colombia
Aspires to research aquatic ecosystems
Alma Beciragic
Currently a PhD student at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies the development of analytical methods to identify leachates from high pressure membranes used in water treatment
Ana Laura Vásquez Robles
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Oaxaca, Mexico
-Aspires to study water treatment and climate changeDreams of working in an investigatory lab and working for the United Nations
Alyssa Grube
Currently a PhD student at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies antibiotic resistance of bacteria and interested in science communication through outreach efforts in the Galápagos
Angie Nathali Puentes Zambrano
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Bogotá, Colombia
Aspires to work with communities on environmental conservation
Angineh Zohrabian
Currently a graduate student at University of Southern California
Studies power supply and demand coordination with renewable variable generation
Cecilia Isabel Peiro Alcantar
Studies Aquatic Biotechnology Engineering at Universidad Estatal de Sonora, México
Interested in attending graduate school to study aquaculture
Aspires to be a research professor and a politician
Anne Mikelonis
Works for the USEPA in Durham, NC
Studies fate and transport of radionuclides and biological agents in stormwater
Background in ceramic water filters, nanotech, and stormwater modeling
Carlos Abraham Canul Berzunza
Studies at engineering Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mexico
Interested in biological water treatment
Aurore Mercelat
Currently a researcher at 3M
Works on the development of water treatment membranes
Daniela Cristina Rey Romero
Graduated from undergrad in Dec 2017 and currently working in Venezuela
Aspires to do research about water issues (especially wastewater treatment and waste recovery processes) and be a professor at a university
Catherine Birney
Currently a PhD candidate at University of Texas at Austin
Studies the nexus of water and energy systems with a focus on environmental impacts associated with the average American’s food consumption and waste habits
Diego Israel Borja Flores
Attends Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Aspires to improve the health of animals and people
Curtis Feronti
Currently an environmental engineer at Carollo Engineers
Works on designing and pilot-scale water treatment systems
Eduardo Charry
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Bogotá, Colombia
Aspires to work with a scientific consulting firm and teaching communities about water
Erin Berns
Currently a PhD candidate at University of Texas at Austin
Studies the biogeochemical interactions related to contaminant fate and transport with a focus on trichloroethene
Flor Elena Pacheco Hernández
Studies at Universidad Autonóma Benito Juárez de Oaxaca, Mexico
Aspires to be a researcher that improves the living conditions in underserved communities
Fang Xu
Currently a visiting scholar at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies the nanotechnology for environmental remediation and the implications of nanomaterials on public health
Francisco Draco Lizárraga Hernández
Studies marine biology at Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, Mexico
Would like to work in marine biotechnology and aspires to be an entrepreneur in sustainable aquaculture
Farith Diaz
Completed his PhD at University of Texas at Austin
Studies fate and treatment of mercury in natural water systems
Frida Victoria López Alonso
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Oaxaca, Mexico
Aspires to leading a non-governmental organization
Felipe Gutierrez
Currently an engineer at CP&Y
Works on biological water and wastewater treatment
Jesus Ricardo Rojas Manjarrez
Studies chemical engineering at Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Mexico
Interested in a job in sustainability
Hayley Schram
Currently a graduate student at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies water and sanitation in developing countries
Juan Manuel Martinez Villalobos
Studies biotechnology at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Mexico
Interested in becoming an immunologist
Johnsie R. Lang
Currently a PostDoc Researcher at USEPA
Studies emerging contaminates, including harmful algal bloom toxins and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
Juan Sebastian Suarez Castañeda
Studies in environmental and sanitary engineering at Universidad La Salle Bogotá, Colombia
Aspires to be a scientist, politician, and mathematician
Karen Setty
Currently a PhD Candidate at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies risk management, appropriate technologies for water and wastewater treatment, and the science-policy-practice interface
Juliane Michelle Mora Arias
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Bogotá, Colombia
Aspires to study ways to mitigate and control the pollution of air and water
Karla Jimenez-Magdaleno
Currently a graduate student at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies health behavior and environmental planning
Laura Estefania Rodriguez Ortega
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Bogotá, Colombia
Aspires to work with vulnerable communities
Katherine Alfredo
Currently a researcher at DC water
Works on drinking water treatment
Lourdes Desireé Colio Medina
Studies chemical engineering at Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa, Mexico
Aspires to help the less fortunate in an international job
Kirsten Hiortdahl
Currently an engineer and project manager for EPA and DoD Superfund sites
Works on groundwater contamination, bioremediation of xenobiotics, and hydrogeologic modeling
Luis Felipe Duarte Lizarazo
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
Aspires to develop engineering and scientific tools to assess water issues in communities of all sizes
Kristen Studer
Currently a PhD Candidate at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies disinfection byproducts (DBPs) formed during chlorination with a focus on the toxicity of DBP precursors
Nereida Yuriko Aguilar Corona
Studies at Universidad Politécnica de la Zona Metropolitana de Guadalajara, Mexico
Aspires to work in the NASA Astrobiology Institute to understand the missing links of the origin of life
Lewis Stetson Rowles
Currently a PhD candidate at University of Texas at Austin
Studies nano-enabled ceramic water filters and the social drivers that impact water use in marginalized communities
Nubia Rocío Quevedo Gamba
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Bogotá, Colombia
Interested in earning a master's degree in the modeling of environmental and chemical pollutants
Aspires to work in a chemical laboratory
Lucas Rocha-Melogno
Currently a PhD student at Duke University
Studies the the air-water interface with a focus on bioaerosols emitted in cities with poor sanitation
Paola Andrea Asprilla Carabalí
Studies at Universidad del Valle, Colombia
Interested in becoming a researcher with a focus on microbiology
Matt Landsman
Currently a PhD student at University of Texas at Austin
Studies the removal of natural organic matter during water treatment with advanced membrane designs
Omar Arvizu
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad Estatal de Sonora, Mexico
Aspires to solve tangible problems and improve quality of life in communities
Reinaldo Alcalde
Currently a PhD candidate at University of Texas at Austin
Researches antibiotic resistance using microfluidics
Paola Elisa Vásquez Rogers
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Oaxaca, Mexico
Aspires to working in an analytical laboratory for water quality
Riley Melhern
Currently a PhD student at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies health disparities related to water in the US and point-of-use water treatment for removal of lead and perfluoralkyl substances
Reinhard Eduardo Matadamas Bárcena
Studies wildlife conservation at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Aspires to a researcher
Rosa Cuppari
Currently a Master's student at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Studies transboundary water resources, water security, the financial impact of hydrological uncertainty, and water markets
Ricardo Aragón Martínez
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Oaxaca, Mexico
Aspires to be a researcher with a focus on wastewater treatment
Soyoon Kum
Currently a PhD candidate at University of Texas at Austin
Studies combined electrodialysis -Nano-filtration/Reverse Osmosis to remove natural organic matter
Rosa Alexandra Martinez Simbaqueva
Studies at Universidad La Salle Bogotá, Colombia
Aspires to be a researcher that improves the quality of life for communities and protect natural resources
Wiley Jennings
Currently a PhD Candidate at Stanford University
Studies fecal pollution in surface waters and interested in statistical and microbiological tools estimate health risks
Tzatzilt Cruz Bernal
Studies environmental engineering at Universidad La Salle Oaxaca, Mexico
Aspires to work on scientific projects focused on helping communities and the environment
Yushu Cheng
Currently a graduate student at University of Southern California
Studies data management, physiochemical processes, energy, and the environment