Undergraduate Alumni
Class of 2020
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Elizabeth Bean
Hayley Brown Lindsey Cafiano Noelle Conderman Laura Gaenzler Katelyn Gierlinger Jessica Harling Connor Jones Matthew LaJuett Mathew Marley Josh Noonan Robert Sickler Sarah Wager Kristopher Yee |
Isadore Berger
Katelyn Brown Mia Callahan Lillian Denecke Joshua Gates Shaun Gorton William Johnson Jacob Kearney Abigail Lanterman Christa Mickol Emily Owczarzak Cameron Snell Cory Wolfe |
Sarah Berry
Hanna Buehler Jordain Chin Aubrey Franks Taylor Gerhart Tucker Griffin Ryan Johnson Ryan Kirkpatrick Maximus Mahoney Thomas Miller Kyla Rhebergen Maritza Vazquez Sarah Wydra |
Laura Gaenzler: Naturalist - Seneca Park Zoo (New York)
Jacob Kearney: Conservation Intern - Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District (New York)
Jacob Kearney: Conservation Intern - Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District (New York)
Class of 2019
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Daniel Beers
Brittney Brun Ashlee Dow Zachary Falconer Cory Hammond Kevin Killigrew Jenna Malagisi Christopher Pettengill Renee Wickman |
Ryan Biel
Jason Carey Samantha Dube Kyle Farner Benjamin Hoy Felicia Kunzer Joshua Neff Matthew Starr |
Jared Bilinski
Payton Carroll Tyler Edison Kathleen Foote Kelly Johnson Andrew Leonardi Shelby Perry Rose Trometer |
Samantha Dube: Terrestrial Ecology
Birthday Party Host
Seneca Park Zoo (New York)
Zac Falconer: Terrestrial Ecology
Assistant Environmental Scientist
The Chazen Companies (New York)
Rose Trometer: Plant Protection and Quarantine Technician - United States Department of Agriculture (New York)
Class of 2018
Kiersten Bonesteel: Terrestrial Ecology
Americorps Member
American Conservation Experience (New York)
Mallory Broda: Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology
Program Coordinator
ESF - NYS Parks Boat Steward Program (New York)
Nicholas Farese: Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology
Fish and Wildlife Technician 1/2
NYS DEC Cape Vincent Fisheries Station (New York)
Wyatt Jackson: Terrestrial Ecology
Environmental Scientist
Tetra Tech, Inc. (Pennsylvania)
"The Department of Environmental Science and Ecology at Brockport launched a lifetime of inspiration for me and along with it came a broad set of skills to supplement my career. Even though I was not in the Wetland Ecology concentration I was able to get a job working with wetlands. The staff did a great job at preparing me for where I am now and for what is to come."
Environmental Scientist
Tetra Tech, Inc. (Pennsylvania)
"The Department of Environmental Science and Ecology at Brockport launched a lifetime of inspiration for me and along with it came a broad set of skills to supplement my career. Even though I was not in the Wetland Ecology concentration I was able to get a job working with wetlands. The staff did a great job at preparing me for where I am now and for what is to come."
Eleanor Moore: Terrestrial Ecology
Aircraft Engine Salesperson
VanBortel Aircraft / Air Power Inc (Texas)
"SUNY Brockport offers a fantastic program for Environmental Science majors. The professors in the department are knowledgeable, experienced, and most importantly - great teachers. You can tell when someone is passionate about what they do, and it is not difficult to find this in the Environmental Science department."
Aircraft Engine Salesperson
VanBortel Aircraft / Air Power Inc (Texas)
"SUNY Brockport offers a fantastic program for Environmental Science majors. The professors in the department are knowledgeable, experienced, and most importantly - great teachers. You can tell when someone is passionate about what they do, and it is not difficult to find this in the Environmental Science department."
Matthew Penberthy: Terrestrial Ecology
Store Teammate
Dick's Sporting Goods (New York)
"My opportunities and achievements at Brockport and within the Environmental Science program allowed me to gain newfound confidence. The program instilled in me the fundamentals of scientific research including technical writing, problem-solving, and attention to detail that have proven to be beneficial to all aspects of work/life. I am grateful for the advice and support from all of my professors as it helped influence where I am today!"
Store Teammate
Dick's Sporting Goods (New York)
"My opportunities and achievements at Brockport and within the Environmental Science program allowed me to gain newfound confidence. The program instilled in me the fundamentals of scientific research including technical writing, problem-solving, and attention to detail that have proven to be beneficial to all aspects of work/life. I am grateful for the advice and support from all of my professors as it helped influence where I am today!"
James Ianni: Plant Ecology Technician (Field Lead) - US Forest Service (Alaska)
Matthew Penberthy: Research Intern - Collaborating for Resilience (New York)
RJ Sciarrone: Pure Waters Technician - Monroe County DES (New York)
Matthew Penberthy: Research Intern - Collaborating for Resilience (New York)
RJ Sciarrone: Pure Waters Technician - Monroe County DES (New York)
Class of 2017
Abigail Butler: Terrestrial Ecology
Avian Field Technician Intern
Oregon Marbled Murrelet Project (New York)
Christopher Maier: Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology
Supervisor
Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (New York)
Ariel Leahy: Aquatic Ecology & Biology
Graduate Assistant
West Chester University (Pennsylvania)
"Brockport is a relatively small school, but I've met people around the country that know about Brockport because of the ENV & E program. During my time in the program, I was molded into an independent academic by being constantly challenged and supported by my professors. I truly believe Brockport set me up for my current graduate position and I am excited to see where I end up after I complete my MS."
Graduate Assistant
West Chester University (Pennsylvania)
"Brockport is a relatively small school, but I've met people around the country that know about Brockport because of the ENV & E program. During my time in the program, I was molded into an independent academic by being constantly challenged and supported by my professors. I truly believe Brockport set me up for my current graduate position and I am excited to see where I end up after I complete my MS."
Robert Tyler: Wetland Ecology
Restoration Technician
Applied Ecological Services (New York)
Tessa Vekich: Aquatic Ecology
Bartender
Social House 7 (New York)
"I got the opportunity to work in a chemistry lab for a natural gas plant and gained some scientific experience. This summer I will be completing an internship with the Smithsonian station in Fort Pierce, Florida. This will involve lab and field research on coral hypoxia in the area and some in the Florida Keys. I will be making a permanent move to the area and looking forward to other ocean conservation opportunities."
Bartender
Social House 7 (New York)
"I got the opportunity to work in a chemistry lab for a natural gas plant and gained some scientific experience. This summer I will be completing an internship with the Smithsonian station in Fort Pierce, Florida. This will involve lab and field research on coral hypoxia in the area and some in the Florida Keys. I will be making a permanent move to the area and looking forward to other ocean conservation opportunities."
Courtney Mannion: QC chemist - Unither pharmaceuticals (New York)
Class of 2016
Michelle Edwards: Aquatic Ecology
Master's Student
FAY Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (Florida)
"Completing my BS at Brockport was the first step toward my dream of being a shark scientist. Even though I studied freshwater (rather than marine) ecology, the knowledge I gained and the people I met during my time there were indispensable to me. I am now a newly admitted MS student at FAU Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce, Florida. My research will focus on the effects of harmful algal blooms on sharks and rays."
Master's Student
FAY Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (Florida)
"Completing my BS at Brockport was the first step toward my dream of being a shark scientist. Even though I studied freshwater (rather than marine) ecology, the knowledge I gained and the people I met during my time there were indispensable to me. I am now a newly admitted MS student at FAU Harbor Branch in Fort Pierce, Florida. My research will focus on the effects of harmful algal blooms on sharks and rays."
Leia Hayward: Terrestrial Ecology
Research Assistant
Darrin Freshwater Institute (New York)
Tyler Ohle: Canandaigua Lake Watershed Inspector - Ontario County SWCD (New York)
Class of 2015
Sage Hallenbeck: Aquatic Ecology
Fish Culturist
Idaho Fish and Game - Clearwater Fish Hatchery (Idaho)
"Brockport gave me the discipline and resources to move across the country and start my career with Idaho Department of Fish and Game in 2016. I am currently a Fish Culturist at the Clearwater Fish Hatchery in Ahsahka, ID. The ENV department was more of a family to me than anything and I still keep in touch with many people who I met via the department."
Fish Culturist
Idaho Fish and Game - Clearwater Fish Hatchery (Idaho)
"Brockport gave me the discipline and resources to move across the country and start my career with Idaho Department of Fish and Game in 2016. I am currently a Fish Culturist at the Clearwater Fish Hatchery in Ahsahka, ID. The ENV department was more of a family to me than anything and I still keep in touch with many people who I met via the department."
Ken Johnston: Terrestrial & Aquatic
Research Specialist
Darrin Fresh Water Institute - Polytechnic Institute (New York)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Brockport and studying Environmental Science & Biology. The small class sizes in the department allowed me to ask questions and engage with professors. The department developed my increase in aquatic ecology and limnology by summer internships, which helped me acquire my current job. During my time at Brockport, I also met some great young scientists and friends that I will keep for a long time."
Research Specialist
Darrin Fresh Water Institute - Polytechnic Institute (New York)
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Brockport and studying Environmental Science & Biology. The small class sizes in the department allowed me to ask questions and engage with professors. The department developed my increase in aquatic ecology and limnology by summer internships, which helped me acquire my current job. During my time at Brockport, I also met some great young scientists and friends that I will keep for a long time."
Tanner Squires: Aquatic Ecology
Fish Culturist
Douglas Island Pink and Chum Inc. (Alaska)
"The staff at the college at Brockport taught myself and my peers more than just how to speak latin or how to identify a lotic system, we were taught how to think...
We were shown how to analyze problems to fix them instead of just memorizing info.
I have not been to Brockport since 2015, however; the staff still are interested and invested in me as they were on day one. Great community"
Fish Culturist
Douglas Island Pink and Chum Inc. (Alaska)
"The staff at the college at Brockport taught myself and my peers more than just how to speak latin or how to identify a lotic system, we were taught how to think...
We were shown how to analyze problems to fix them instead of just memorizing info.
I have not been to Brockport since 2015, however; the staff still are interested and invested in me as they were on day one. Great community"
Patty Wakefield-Brown: Education & Outreach Project Manager - Finger Lakes Institute / Finger lakes Prism (New York)
Scott Buckingham: Director of Operations - Genesee Country Village & Museum (New York)
Erin Gillott: Chemist - Suffolk County Water Authority (New York)
Scott Buckingham: Director of Operations - Genesee Country Village & Museum (New York)
Erin Gillott: Chemist - Suffolk County Water Authority (New York)
Class of 2014
Ashley Battle (Street): Aquatic & Terrestrial Ecology
Science Teacher
Honeoye-Falls-Lima Central School District (New York)
"Brockport was able to provide me with a well rounded science experience. I’ve used these experiences doing environmental education with Wild Wings Inc, as well as at my current job as a science teacher for Honeoye-Falls Lima."
Josh LaFountain: Aquatic Ecology
Freshwater Project Coordinator
The Nature Conservancy (New York)
Logan Stratton: Aquatic Ecology
Fish and Wildlife Technician
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (New York)
"I received my bachelor's degree in Environmental science with a concentration in aquatic ecology during my time at Brockport. I worked in Dr. Jacques Rinchard's lab and received internships from the college. The classes I took and experience I received have led me to accept a year round position with the NYSDEC as a Fish and Wildlife Technician."
Fish and Wildlife Technician
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (New York)
"I received my bachelor's degree in Environmental science with a concentration in aquatic ecology during my time at Brockport. I worked in Dr. Jacques Rinchard's lab and received internships from the college. The classes I took and experience I received have led me to accept a year round position with the NYSDEC as a Fish and Wildlife Technician."
Ashely Rubacha: Fish & Wildlife Technician - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (New York)
Class of 2012
Leanna Littler: Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology
Environmental Scientist III
State of Utah - Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Water (Utah)
"I worked my way into a career. I started out as an AmeriCorp member with a modest stipend. I spent a year working as a field biologist for a consulting firm, when I spent weeks at a time out of town working 15+ hr days. I got my break when I accepted a position as an environmental scientist II for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation- Division of Water Quality. I was able to earn a promotion to an Environmental Scientist III. The experience I gained in those positions allowed me to be offered a position in a desirable location. I was flexible and persistent, and was able to accomplish my goals and establish a great career."
Environmental Scientist III
State of Utah - Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Water (Utah)
"I worked my way into a career. I started out as an AmeriCorp member with a modest stipend. I spent a year working as a field biologist for a consulting firm, when I spent weeks at a time out of town working 15+ hr days. I got my break when I accepted a position as an environmental scientist II for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation- Division of Water Quality. I was able to earn a promotion to an Environmental Scientist III. The experience I gained in those positions allowed me to be offered a position in a desirable location. I was flexible and persistent, and was able to accomplish my goals and establish a great career."
Benjamin Sleeper: Earth Science
Assistant Manager
Kueter's Fish Farm (Arkansas)
"I attended Brockport from 2009 to 2012 and graduated with my B.S. degree in 2012. I value how much the faculty at Brockport gave me their time and answered my questions. I have lived in several Midwestern cities since then. I currently help my father-in-law operate a Channel Catfish and bait fish farm in northeast Arkansas."
Assistant Manager
Kueter's Fish Farm (Arkansas)
"I attended Brockport from 2009 to 2012 and graduated with my B.S. degree in 2012. I value how much the faculty at Brockport gave me their time and answered my questions. I have lived in several Midwestern cities since then. I currently help my father-in-law operate a Channel Catfish and bait fish farm in northeast Arkansas."
Jon Heale: Wildlife Health Biologist - Arizona Game and Fish Department (Arizona)
Mandi Ohar: Fish Biologist - USFWS (New York)
Justin Pitts: LiDAR Manager - Eagleview, Inc. (New York)
Francis Valera: Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Specialist - Prince William County Government (Virginia)
Mandi Ohar: Fish Biologist - USFWS (New York)
Justin Pitts: LiDAR Manager - Eagleview, Inc. (New York)
Francis Valera: Mosquito and Forest Pest Management Specialist - Prince William County Government (Virginia)
Class of 2011
Aubrey Galusha: Research Scientist - New York State Department of Health (New York)
Class of 2010
Joshua Merkel: Fire Ecologist - Bureau of land management (Nevada)
Class of 2008
Stephanie Figary: PhD Student - Cornell University
Class of 2007
Audrey Payne: Terrestrial Ecology
Communications Specialist
National Snow and Ice Data Center (Colorado)
"I loved my time at Brockport, and I still have fond memories of my winter sessions abroad to the Bahamas with Dr. Haynes, for which I attribute my ongoing passion for the oceans. Last year, I left my job at World Wildlife Fund in Washington, DC to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. I've now relocated to Colorado and am a communications specialist with the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)"
Communications Specialist
National Snow and Ice Data Center (Colorado)
"I loved my time at Brockport, and I still have fond memories of my winter sessions abroad to the Bahamas with Dr. Haynes, for which I attribute my ongoing passion for the oceans. Last year, I left my job at World Wildlife Fund in Washington, DC to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. I've now relocated to Colorado and am a communications specialist with the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)"
Class of 2004
Adam Goodine: Terrestrial Ecology
Managing Consultant
Ramboll US Corporation (Louisiana)
Class of 2001
Steven Robb: Fish and Wildlife technician 2 - NYS DEC (New York)
Class of 1996
George Berghorn: Earth Science
Assistant Professor
Michigan State University (Michigan)
"Brockport was the foundation for my success in graduate school at Yale, where I studied fisheries systems, aquatic science, and policy. The highly skilled faculty who always made time to meet with students is something I carried with me into my current position as an assistant professor at Michigan State University. In the midst of a very large university, I try to channel my Brockport professors in providing a personalized experience for my students."
Assistant Professor
Michigan State University (Michigan)
"Brockport was the foundation for my success in graduate school at Yale, where I studied fisheries systems, aquatic science, and policy. The highly skilled faculty who always made time to meet with students is something I carried with me into my current position as an assistant professor at Michigan State University. In the midst of a very large university, I try to channel my Brockport professors in providing a personalized experience for my students."
Class of 1987
Steven Iveson: Industrial Hygienist - Sandia National Laboratories (New Mexico)
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