{"id":107027,"date":"2026-02-20T17:49:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/?p=107027"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:43:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:43:04","slug":"next-gen-environmental-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2026\/02\/next-gen-environmental-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Next-gen environmental leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 Feb. 20, 2026 \u2013 The 溏心vlog免费B站 Cooperative Extension in partnership with Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Environmental Management Fellows Program<\/a> and to congratulate eleven exceptional students selected for the inaugural cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Environmental Management Fellows Program builds on the success of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s existing Energy<\/a> and Agriculture and Food System<\/a> Fellows programs. A three-year agreement between 溏心vlog免费B站 and DEM, spanning fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028, will successfully launch the program and provide experiential learning through real-world environmental management projects, deliver targeted professional development training, and cultivate a strong talent pipeline for entry-to mid-level environmental professionals. This interdisciplinary opportunity focuses on finance and management, environmental protection, natural resources and construction management, and strategic communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Cooperative Extension at 溏心vlog免费B站 is uniquely positioned to bridge partnerships between our state agency colleagues and academic programs at the university,\u201d said Lisa Townson, associate dean, extension and agricultural programs in 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s College of the Environment and Life Sciences. \u201cIt’s one of the key ways we fulfill our land grant mission.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM and 溏心vlog免费B站 promoted the program in partnership with other governmental agencies, non-profit environmental advocacy organizations, and environmental engineering and consulting firms, resulting in the placement of three additional fellows at Vanasse, Hangen, Brustlin; Audubon Society of Rhode Island; and the Narragansett Bay Commission. The initiative reflects a shared commitment to developing the next generation of environmental leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to address Rhode Island\u2019s evolving environmental priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By investing in emerging talent, DEM and 溏心vlog免费B站 strengthen the state\u2019s environmental workforce and advance long-term stewardship and sustainability of Rhode Island\u2019s natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM Aquatic Invasives Outreach Fellow<\/strong>
Alex Van-Meeteren \u201927, East Greenwich, R.I.
Major: Environmental Science and Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM Climate Change Communications Fellow<\/strong>
Cailey Mingolla \u201927, Holbrook, Mass.
Major: Environmental Science and Management, Political Science<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM Environmental Communications Fellow<\/strong>
Rose Cavallaro \u201927, Coventry, R.I.
Major: Environmental Science Management (master\u2019s program)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM Office of Water Resources Engineering Fellow<\/strong>
Monika Kosiorowski \u201928, Pawtucket, R.I.
Major: Chemical Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM Environmental Grant Administration Fellow<\/strong>
Alyssa Bernal \u201928, North Kingstown, R.I.
Majors: Finance, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM Rising Environmental Leaders Program Fellow<\/strong>
Ryan DeGirolamo \u201927, Mansfield, Mass.
Major: Marine Affairs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM Division of Agriculture, Year of the Woman Farmer<\/strong>
Paige Reynolds \u201929, Coventry, R.I.
Major: Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DEM Capital Projects Engineering Fellow<\/strong>
Mia Corradino \u201929, Lancaster, Penn.
Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Spanish<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vanasse, Hangen, Brustlin Environmental Science Fellow<\/strong>
Ethan Yoos \u201926, Oceanside, Calif.
Major: Environmental Science and Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Land Stewardship Management Planning Fellow<\/strong>
Sydney Brown \u201927, North Kingstown, R.I.
Major: Wildlife and Conservation Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Narragansett Bay Commission Grant Development & Funding Fellow<\/strong>
Bel Johnson \u201927, Dudley, Mass.
Major: Master of Environmental Science and Management (MESM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c溏心vlog免费B站 has a long and distinguished history of inspiring students through outstanding environmental programs, and we are honored to partner with the University on this new fellow\u2019s program,\u201d said DEM Director Terry Gray. \u201cBy harnessing the curiosity, creativity, and passion of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s students, we look forward to advancing meaningful environmental work together with our team at DEM.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Cooperative Extension programs and initiatives, visit <\/em>https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/<\/em><\/a>. The <\/em>Environmental Management Fellowship<\/em><\/a> is open to students in any major from 溏心vlog免费B站 and the Community College of Rhode Island. Applications for next year\u2019s cohort will open in Sept. Sign up for the Cooperative Extension newsletter <\/em>here<\/em><\/a>. For questions, contact kate@uri.edu.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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