Do you care about the planet?
Are you looking for environmental career connections?
Do you want to know about the specialized training and skills needed for these careers?
Do you want to see how what you are learning is connected to real world jobs?
Ohio Environmental Career Ambassadors are ready to help!
Download Student Brochure here
These environmental professionals can:
- Give you great information about specific jobs and careers.
- Provide shadowing opportunities and internships.
- Mentor you as you select a career and plan what to do after high school.
To connect with an environmental professional contact the EECO Director at director@eeco-online.org
Choose a job that fits your educational needs and interests – from a HS diploma to advanced training (could be a professional certificate or a two/four year college degree or post-graduate work). Fields include:
*Air Quality
*Environmental Health and Safety
*Recycling
*Green energy
*Water Quality
*Recreation and Parks
*Fish and Wildlife
*Forestry
*Soil Quality
*Sustainable Development
Career Chat Videos - Click the person's name to see the video.
Jan'net Graham, MSW, LSW - jgraham@impactca.org,
Senior Manager - Energy Advocacy for IMPACT Community Action
Katie Corr, krc@clevelandmetroparks.com, Education Specialist with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Joshual Simon, jjsimon@metroparks.net, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator for Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
Marylouise Hoessle, mhoessle@newalbanyohio.org, City Forester for the City of New Albany, Ohio.
Dianne S Sumego, dsumego@dmswatersolutions.com, President of dms water solutions co. llc
Mike Angle, mike.angle@dnr.ohio.gov, Division Chief and State Geologist
Greg Orr: greg.orr@epa.ohio.gov Environmental Scientist for Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Beth Whipple: bwhipple@holdenfg.org, Horticulturist for Holden Forests and Gardens; Holden Arboretum
Roberta Washburn, CoO of Third Sun Solar
Julian Narvaez-Wiener, Land Steward at United Plant Savers (UpS Americorps). Contact Manager@unitedplantsavers.org for volunteering and shadowing opportunities. Our website for those who want to visit, hike, or get involved in a different way: https://unitedplantsavers.org
Kelly Capuzzi, Environmental Specialist with the Division of surface water, Ohio EPA
Kelli Herrick: kelli@tinkerscreekwatershed.org Watershed Coordinator for Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners
Julie Berbari: jberbari@summitoh.net; Summit Soil & Water Conservation District Stormwater Specialist
Rachel Easter: rachel.easter@daytonohio.gov; City of Dayton; Water Bacterial Chemist
Kylee Nichols: Kylee@ruralaction.org AmeriCorps Member with Rural Action's Watershed Program
Joe Brehm: joe@ruralaction.org; Environmental Education Director at Rural Action.
Patrick McClung,
Patrick.Mcclung@duf6.pppo.gov Facility Manager Mid-America Conversion Services, LLC
Miyah Dunford: miyah.dunford@daytonohio.gov; City of Dayton Water Reclamation; Research and Control Specialist
Amy Dingle: amy.dingle@metroparks.org; 5 Rivers Metro Parks; Director of Outdoor Connections
Jacob Miller: jacob.miller@daytonohio.gov; City of Dayton: Madriver Wellfield; Wellfield Supervisor
Ann Bonner: Ann.Bonner@dnr.ohio.gov; Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Forestry; Urban Forester
Maya Canaztuj: MCanaztuj@mcdwater.org; Miami Conservancy District; Hydro Technician;
Meg Maloney: maloneym11@udayton.edu; City of Dayton; Sustainability Specialist; Environmental Science Grad student at University of Dayton
Katie Norris; katie.norris@daytonohio.gov: City of Dayton: Dept of Water: Division of environmental management; Environmental Scientist;
Olaf Isele: olaf.isele@gmail.com; Cincinnati Private Consulting; Environmental Product Creator;
Connie O’Conner: coconnor@cincynature.org; Cincinnati Nature Center; Education Director;
Marilyn Dufour: Marilyn.Dufour@toledo.oh.gov; City of Toledo Division of Environmental Services; Environmental Specialist;
Jared McGovern, Curator of Conservation Programs at National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium / and Riverworks Discovery.
Kat Zelak- Education Coordinator for Clermont Soil and Water Conservation District Contact: kzelak@clermontcountyohio.gov
Jamey Emmert - Wildlife Communications Specialist- ODNR Contact: Jamey.Emmert@dnr.ohio.gov
Brian Becker - Deputy Legal Counsel - ODNR
Contact:Brian.Becker@dnr.ohio.gov
Ryan Bourgart - Ohio EPA
Contact: Ryan.Bourgart@epa.ohio.gov
Tim Lohner- Consulting Environmental Specialist, AEP Contact: twlohner@aep.com
Brenda VanCleave, P.E., Water Resources Engineer, OSU Contact: vancleave.13@osu.edu
Jackie Bray - Associate Director, RAPTOR, Inc.
Contact: jackie.bray@raptorinc.org
Tom Frank - Wildlife Officer
Contact: thomas.frank@dnr.ohio.gov
Dylan Long- Wildlife Educator
Contact: dylan@bruknernaturecenter.com
Joyce Martin - Environmental Attorney
Contact: joyce.m.martin1@gmail.com
Barbara Ray - City of Dublin
Contact: bray@dublin.oh.us
Dr. Chris Ball - Research Scientist at The Ohio State University
Contact: ball.51@osu.edu
Melissa Proffitt- Warren SWCD
Contact: Melissa.Proffitt@co.warren.oh.us
Eric King - Great Parks of Hamilton County
Contact: eking@greatparks.org
Kylie Johnson - Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati Contact: kjohnson@civicgardencenter.org
Dennis Clement - Ohio EPA
Contact:dennis.clement@epa.ohio.gov
Scott Denamen- Wildlife Officer -
Contact: Scott.Denamen@dnr.ohio.gov
Julie Gee - Naturalist - Contact:Julie.Gee@dnr.state.oh.us
Allison Shaw- Naturalist .mp4 - Contact:shaw@metroparks.net
Useful Links:
STEM Rising | Department of Energy
Digital Internship Gallery of OSU Students
Waste and Drinking Water Careers for Urban Youth
Student Personality Quiz for Green Jobs
Student Brochure download
Student Career Chat Poster
https://www.stemjobs.com/5-top-stem-environment-careers/
Students who are looking for a career in Science and Research here is a great site: https://kids.niehs.nih.gov/topics/environment-health/meet-the-scientist/lab-coat/index.htm
Program sponsored by
Environmental Education Council of Ohio
Ohio EPA, Office of Environmental Education
The Ohio State School of Environment and Natural Resources
