Akshay Thakur
EDICT Summer Intern, Leap
Akshay is a first-year at UC Berkeley where he studies Economics and Data Science. He is passionate about all things sustainable, ranging from renewable energy and carbon sequestration to eco-friendly apparel and slow fashion. He is looking forward to learning more about energy markets and the role of renewables during his internship.
Ana Monique Micieli
EDICT Summer Intern, Arcadia Power
Monique is a senior at Lehman College where she studies Computer Science. Monique is an avid cat lover and is looking forward to learning more about clean energy and full-stack during her internship.
Autumn Burton
EDICT Summer Intern, Redaptive
Autumn is a senior at Duke University where she studies environmental sciences and policy. In her free time, you can find her on a hike, roller-skating, or reading science fiction. She is looking forward to learning about marketing renewable energy and corporate sustainability.
Cameron Reeves
EDICT Summer Intern, Encore Renewable Energy
Cameron is a recent graduate from Harvard College where he studied Environmental Science and Public Policy. Cameron is planning on working in climate policy and is looking forward to learning about project finance and energy policy for solar development during his internship at Encore Renewable Energy.
Catrin Do
EDICT Summer Intern, Gas Technology Institute (GTI)
Catrin is a sophomore at Smith College where she is majoring in engineering and minoring in landscape studies. Catrin likes to play ultimate frisbee and played for four years in high school. She is looking forward to improving her research and communication skills and getting insight into what engineers do during her internship.
Claire Hu
EDICT Summer Intern, Recurve
Claire Hu is a freshman at Cornell studying Environment & Sustainability. She is involved in her campus's sustainability project team where her team makes policy recommendations to help Ithaca reach its 2030 carbon neutrality target. She hopes to work in corporate sustainability after graduation and help brands execute ambitious sustainability goals. This summer at Recurve, she looks forward to learning about demand flexibility in the clean energy space. In her free time, Claire enjoys drawing, dragging her family on camping trips, and spending time with her friends.
Cydnee Lane
EDICT Summer Intern, EnergyHub
Cydnee is a rising junior at Tufts University where she is majoring in computer science and minoring in cognitive and brain science. She is an avid animal lover and even once worked as a zookeeper! Cydnee is looking forward to expanding her knowledge about cybersecurity and learning more about the future of cleantech during her internship.
Deanna Gardner
EDICT Summer Intern, CustomerFirst Renewables
Deanna is a junior at Brooklyn College where she studies Urban Economics. Deanna is an avid community service participant for her neighborhood and is looking forward to learning more about renewable energy, building science, and consulting.
Denise Devlyn
EDICT Summer Intern, On Deck
Denise Devlyn is a junior at the University of Washington where she studies Oceanography and is minoring in Entrepreneurship. She is an avid hiker and is also an athlete on the women's rowing team at the University of Washington. Denise is looking forward to learning more about climate tech during her internship at On Deck this summer.
Dorian Cyubahiro
EDICT Summer Intern, Generate Capital
Dorian is a junior at Bradley University where he majors in Industrial Engineering. Dorian is an avid sports fan especially basketball and European soccer. He looks forward to learning about emerging clean energy tech and the various investment opportunities in the energy sector during his internship. He also looks forward to learning how he can use his skills to contribute to the fight against climate change.
Emily Irigoyen
EDICT Summer Intern, Cole-Frieman & Mallon, LLP
Emily Irigoyen is a senior at Vanderbilt University where she studies Environmental Sociology and Spanish. Emily is an avid reader and is looking forward to learning about working in a legal environment during her internship.
Esteban Sanchez
EDICT Summer Intern, UtilityAPI
Esteban is a sophomore at Amherst College where he studies mathematics and computer science. When Esteban is not coding, he spends his time reading, mountain biking, and rock climbing. He is looking forward to learning about the backend infrastructure that supports clean energy and climate tech, as well as understanding how he can contribute to innovation in the industry.
Francelis Morillo Suarez
EDICT Summer Intern, Motor, an AES Company
Francelis Morillo Suarez is a member of the Class of 2021 at Wellesley College where she double majored in Environmental Studies and Italian Studies and received a Sustainability Certificate. Francelis loves to learn new languages, enjoys listening to music and is looking forward to learning more about the clean energy sector during her internship.
Hamsavardhini "Anu" Thirunarayanan
EDICT Summer Intern, Redaptive
Hamsavardhini "Anu" Thirunarayanan is a rising third-year student at UC Berkeley studying Data Science & Conservation and Resource Studies. On-campus, they are involved in various service and research initiatives that focus on quantitative analysis and environmental justice. In addition to their academic interests, they are a writer and Indian classical singer & dancer. This summer, Anu will be working at Redaptive as a Data Science intern, where they look forward to working with a large real-world dataset!
Jennifer Tsui
EDICT Summer Intern, Plankton Energy
Jennifer is a recent graduate from Barnard College where she studied economics and minored in East Asian Studies. She loves to read fantasy novels and play video games in her free time. As someone who is deeply interested in building a sustainable world, she is looking forward to learning about clean energy industries during her internship.
Jesus Palenzuela
EDICT Summer Intern, New Columbia Solar
Jesus Palenzuela is a rising junior at Emory University where he studies Environmental Science and Economics with a minor in Sustainability. Jesus is an avid wildlife photographer and boxer and is looking forward to learning more about clean energy and finance during his internship.
Jun Cai
EDICT Summer Intern, Generate Capital
Jun Cai is a rising senior at Cornell’s Dyson School, majoring in Environmental, Energy, and Resource Economics with intended minors in History and Cultural Anthropology. This summer, she’s looking forward to a hands-on look at the various financial mechanisms and behaviors that make up Generate’s projects, as well as getting to know the Investments team and EDICT cohort. You can catch her at a pickup soccer game, listening to podcasts, or hosting a Paint-and-Sip at her apartment. She enjoys most forms of coffee as long as there’s good company, so feel free to reach out for a chat!
Kemunto Okindo
EDICT Summer Intern, Sol Systems
Kemunto Okindo is a recent graduate of Duke University where she received a BSE in Civil Engineering. She is looking forward to learning more about solar energy and sustainable infrastructure during her internship. A fun fact about Kemunto is that she loves traveling. Her favorite trip that she has been on is to Machu Picchu.
Kristi Le
EDICT Summer Intern, COI Energy Services
Kristi is a 3rd year at UCLA where she studies Computational and Systems Biology and Environmental Engineering. In her free time, she enjoys playing music and spending time in nature. For her internship, Kristi is looking forward to learning how to merge her interests in programming, business, and sustainability in the cleantech industry.
Mick Acevedo Loayza
EDICT Summer Intern, Powerhouse Ventures
Mick is a rising senior at UC Berkeley, where she studies Economics and Public Policy. Prior to CELI, Mick worked as an Economics Research Assistant and Communications Assistant and supported voter engagement efforts last summer. Mick has a long-term vision of using cleantech and sustainable finance solutions to address the world's most pressing developmental challenges. She is looking forward to learning about startup sourcing and research from a team dedicated to changing the way we power the world!
Myisha Majumder
EDICT Summer Intern, Clearway Energy Group
Myisha is a recent graduate of Tufts University, where she studied Civil Engineering and Quantitative Economics. She will be beginning her master’s at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in the fall, studying International Business and International Development and Environmental Policy. Myisha is an avid hiker and baker and is looking forward to learning about renewable project development and asset management during her internship.
Sabreen Ahmed
EDICT Summer Intern, New Columbia Solar
Sabreen is a recent grad from the University of Virginia where she took an interdisciplinary approach to her studies of Statistics and Global Sustainability. She is a nature lover and DIY enthusiast, with a passion for socially impactful work. Sabreen looks forward to developing her project management skills, learning the process of implementing a social strategy, and gaining invaluable insights and mentorship from clean energy experts during her internship.
Senthia Ahmed
EDICT Summer Intern, Cherry Street Energy
Senthia Ahmed is a rising third year at NYU Tandon School of Engineering where she studies mechanical engineering and sustainable urban environments. She enjoys trying new foods and meeting new people. Senthia has a strong interest in sustainability and urban infrastructure. She looks forward to learning about solar energy and development during her internship.
Shania Ambros
EDICT Summer Intern, OpenSolar
Shania is a 3rd year at Simmons University where she studies Web Design and Development. She loves to visit scenic trails and is looking forward to learning about Solar Tech through an Outreach and Design industry lens.
Shreeya Gautam
EDICT Summer Intern, Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA)
Shreeya is a recent graduate from Ripon College where she majored in Environmental Studies with a minor in Computer Science. Shreeya is a big fan of adventure sports and so far has tried out paragliding, parasailing, zip-lining, and mountain biking. She is looking forward to learning more about the functionality of low-carbon energy markets through her internship!
Shuge Luo
EDICT Summer Intern, Strategen
Shuge is a rising senior at UC Berkeley where she created her own major under the Interdisciplinary Studies program. She loves art, people, stories, and the environment. She is excited to learn more about strategy consulting in the environmental sector.
Simonne Cudmore
EDICT Summer Intern, EnergyHub
Simonne is a first-year student at the University of North Texas at Frisco where she studies Project Design and Analysis. Simonne is an avid traveler and hopes to continue exploring the world and different cultures in the near future. She is looking forward to learning how to improve customer experiences through marketing campaigns during her internship.
Timothy Liu
EDICT Summer Intern, Madison Energy Investments
Timothy is a rising senior at Pomona College studying Politics. He is an avid fan of soup and enjoys playing D&D with his friends. This summer, Timothy is looking forward to learning about how local policies impact energy developers and the market for clean energy.