Cyril Clement, Mutual Aid and Climate Resilience Intern

B.Sc. Environmental Studies and Medical Anthropology double major and Data Science minor

Cyril (he/him) is an undergraduate student at the University of Washington, Seattle, majoring in Environmental Studies and Medical Anthropology, with a minor in Data Science. His academic interests lie in the intersection of climate change and public health. Research has been a central part of his undergraduate journey, with projects covering topics such as health insurance access, community farms, and green stormwater infrastructure. Through his further studies and career, he plans to work closely with communities to uncover ways to disrupt the policies and systemic mechanisms that contribute to environmental injustice. Outside of school, he enjoys hiking, playing soccer, and exploring Seattle. Cyril is excited to be working with the Climate Impacts Group as the Mutual Aid and Climate Resilience Intern. 

Gavin Graham, NW CASC Science Communications Intern

B.A. Environmental Studies major and Business Administration minor

Gavin Graham is an incoming Junior with a Major in Environmental Studies and a minor in Business Administration. Growing up in Marin County, CA, he has a deep appreciation for the natural world and preserving its beauty. He hopes to be able to communicate environmental issues effectively to all audiences in diverse ways to create greater awareness and action. Ultimately, he would like to intersect sustainability and business to create a more sustainable society by helping companies adopt sustainable practices, not just because it’s the morally right thing to do, but because it makes economic sense. He hopes to contribute to a future where profitability aligns with environmental responsibility. 

Kaper Greenfield, Invasive Species & Climate Change Network Intern

B.Sc. Computer Science major and Statistics and DXARTS double minor

Kaper is a current senior at the University of Washington, majoring in Biology and minoring in Arctic Studies. This summer, she is excited to work with EarthLab in partnership with the Northwest Regional Invasive Species & Climate Change Network. Having witnessed rapid changes to local ecosystems growing up, Kaper is passionate about community-based solutions to environmental justice issues. After graduating, she hopes to continue to work on efforts to build climate resilience in the Pacific Northwest. In her free time, Kaper enjoys birding, reading, and exploring around Seattle! 

MJ Powers, Needs Assessment & Engagement Intern

B.A. Education, Communities and Organizations major and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies minor

MJ Powers (she/her) is a recent graduate from the University of Washington Seattle with a major in Education, Communities and Organizations and a minor in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies. Through her interdisciplinary studies, MJ is passionate about creating educational spaces that are welcoming and equitable for all and integrating social justice into pedagogy. Her coursework has shown her how climate change most impacts marginalized communities and how much is at stake when we discuss climate justice. MJ appreciates the natural world around her through hiking with friends and spending time at local parks and beaches–she definitely will be spending her off-hours this summer floating around Lake Washington!  

Vicky Ye, Flood Warning Analysis Intern

B.Sc. Computer Science major and Statistics and DXARTS double minor

Vicky Ye (she/her) is a rising sophomore at the University of Washington, pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a minor in Statistics and DXARTS. She is deeply passionate about harnessing the power of Machine Learning/AI to tackle real-world challenges, with a particular focus on issues that impact the environment and marginalized communities. At UW, Vicky is actively involved in outreach programs like STEM ASB, where she works to promote equitable K-12 STEM education in low-income regions in Washington that are lacking STEM resources. Vicky is thrilled to be applying her skills as a Flood Warning Analysis Intern, addressing critical issues like flood forecasting and warning systems, which are challenges that affect millions of people all around the globe. When she’s not working or studying, Vicky enjoys nature walks, playing the piano, skiing, video games, and the occasional spontaneous adventure. She’s also learning Spanish and French on Duolingo! Vicky is excited to continue growing both professionally and personally, and she looks forward to contributing to innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact.