Meet the Team

Jengo Wiley Russell (He/Him)

Sustainability Intern Sep '23 - May '25

“This internship and organization leadership position has taught me so many valuable life and career lessons. I am eternally grateful for the opportunities to meet and work with so many amazing individuals and organizations. I would also like to personally thank Emma Parsley for being a tremendous mentor to me, Thank you.” 

Kera Daughtery (She/Her)

Sustainability Intern September '22 - May '24

Current Profession: Prevention Educator at the Hays Caldwell Women's Center

“My internship taught me to view all problems from an interdisciplinary lens. Much like sustainability, no situation is never purely black and white. Finding an impactful solution requires a holistic approach.”

Drake Blanchard

Sustainability Intern August ‘22 - August ’23

Current Profession: Data Coordinator for the Great Springs Project

Haley Johnson

Sustainability Intern August '19 - December '19

Thesis: Macro and Micro Litter Accumulation in the San Marcos River San Marcos, Texas, USA 

Current Profession: Graduate Researcher at California Riverside

"My favorite memory was meeting with students, staff, and faculty to tell them about our office and hearing their ideas for how to make their office more sustainable. Also hosting events to increase knowledge about sustainable practices and interacting with student organizations."

Adriana Montoya (She/Her/Ella)

Sustainability Intern Feb '19 - July '20

Current Profession: Graduate Assistant in TXST Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

“The internship taught me how wide reaching the principles of sustainability are, and how they can truly be applied to any industry, whether private or public. Going into it I though that sustainability was a field or profession, but coming out of the internship I learned that sustainability is both a value system and a way of life.” 

Carolina White (She/Her)

Sustainability Fellow August '23 - May '24

Current Profession: Corrective Action Specialist at TCEQ

“The wide scope of sustainability and how to incorporate it into professional settings”

Eva Nobles

Sustainability Intern August ‘22 - May ’23 

Honors Thesis: Sustainable Student Body: Impacting the Next Generation Through Educational Outreach 

“I had several internships at TXST, but the Educational Outreach position with the OoS was by far my favorite. I had the opportunity to take ownership of my own projects while working alongside a brilliant team. I felt supported and encouraged while preparing to graduate and join the workforce.” 

Mitchel Sabourin

Sustainability Intern August '20 - August '22

Current Profession: Wildlife Conservation Researcher - Chile

Annalisa Garcia - Shockley

Sustainability Intern October '19 - May '20

Current Profession: Environmental Investigator for Seattle & King County Public Health 

"The internship position at OoS taught me how to engage with different departments across TXST to create sustainability goals and projects. I learned a lot about how collaboration and education is key with sustainability projects. I've carried this with me to my current position and have learned that even big cities rely on collaboration to keep communities engaged and educated about topics that are not brought up as frequently."

Simren Pokhrel (She/Her)

Sustainability Intern Aug '23 - May '24

Current Profession: Student

“I learned about the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability and its applications in everday life, education, and in a professional setting. From my educational outreach role specifically I learned a lot about communication, event planning, marketing, and applying sustainability principles within each task. I believe my time there was really valuable to my professional and personal life.” 

Caleb Rodriguez (He/Him)

Sustainability Fellow August '23 - May '24

Current Profession: Flood Grant Coordinator

"You can do anything, but you must accept you can't do everything. The fellowship taught me how to work well together with other people and departments to make big ideas come to life!"

Elijah Cardenas

Sustainability Fellow January ‘23 - May ’23

Sustainable Salamander Manager & Editor 

Quin Pugh

Sustainability Intern January '20 - August '20

Current Profession: Resource Recovery Program Coordinator for the City of San Marcos

"I have so many good memories while I interned for the Office of Sustainability and I would have to say planning the Farmers Market Day even though it had to be canceled due to COVID was my favorite because I was able to learn new skills. This position really sparked my passion for sustainability here in San Marcos."

Juan Martinez

Sustainability Intern November '18 - May '19

Current Profession: Sustainability Coordinator for the Center for Urban Agriculture & Sustainability Houston, TX

"My favorite memory was knowing that Texas State was headed in the right direction by creating the Office of Sustainability. I knew that once I left Texas State, the fight to do what is right had only begun!"