Ashley Alonzo (Class of 2014) – Chontachaka Ecological Reserve in Peru
Ashley Alonzo
Organization: Chontachaka Ecological Reserve in Peru
Website: http://www.ecologiaperumanu.com/
Degree: Environmental Science and Policy, B.A. (Class of 2014)
Ashley Alonzo worked for a reforestation project in the Manu National Park located in the Peruvian Amazon. Here, she participated in linear transecting, helping clear the area of invasive species— mostly bamboo— to plant tree saplings.
Having long wanted to go abroad, Ashley received both the benefits of travel but also a unique opportunity to apply her knowledge from ESP courses in the field. “It was nice to apply my knowledge to what I was doing. I gave mini lectures to the tourists that came to the reserve and spoke about the importance of the reforestation project.”
“I fell in love with the culture itself and the people and how they see life. Especially people who live in the jungle. It wasn’t about money or anything. It was just about the plants.”
Kevin Lynch (Class of 2015) – Paint Care
Kevin Lynch
Organization: Paint Care
Website: www.paintcare.org
Degree: Environmental Science and Policy, B.A. (2015)
Kevin Lynch is the Southern California Regional Coordinator for PaintCare. According to Kevin, “PaintCare currently operates paint stewardship programs on behalf of paint manufacturers in states with paint stewardship laws. “The company’s main effort is to set up more places for people to take unwanted, leftover paint.”
Kevin first landed an internship with the City of Santa Monica’s Resource Recovery and Recycling program, where he conducted outreach for recycling programs and did tabling events at farmer’s markets.
“One of the things I would say is important is to find out about the place or the organization before you go to the interview. Find out what they’ve done recently so you know what you’re talking about.”
Will Edwards (Class of 2014) – Eurofins
Will Edwards
Degree: B.S., Environmental Science and Policy (Class of 2014)
Organization: Eurofins
Website: http://eurofinsus.com/services/environmental.html
Currently finishing his last semester at CSULB, Will Edwards works twenty-five hours per week at Eurofins, a full scale water quality testing lab in Orange County. Once he has completed his degree, he is set to work full time with the organization.
Will’s advice for ESP students looking for a similar position? Get lab experience and take internships! He began as an intern at Long Beach Organic in early 2013. It was his experience in public outreach in his first internship that caught the eye of his future employer in Eurofins.
“I began by finding any internship I could get. I applied to them all, and didn’t let anything discourage me. Don’t be afraid to take the first job you’re given, because you don’t know where it will lead.”
Green Generation Community Mixer – April 17th at the CSULB Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
Join us for the Green Generation community mixer on April 17th at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden on the northwest side of the CSULB campus. A video highlighting some of the events can be found at the link below: Green Generation Community Mixer Video Highlights
Dr. Argandona talks about desert environmental issues for ES&P and Fish and Wildlife
Dr. Argandona recently gave an interview about her work in the desert and her ES&P 200 course. A video of the interview is available on Youtube at the following link: