Prof. Holloway (right) with members of Spring 2015 Research group.
Weekly group meetings with many former team members.
Alumni
This is a working list of the Holloway Group alumni, with links to their LinkedIn profiles, the degree they graduated with, their current job title, and a link to their publications. Job titles last updated August 2025. See individual LinkedIn profiles for up-to-date titles/jobs.
If you're an alum of The Holloway Group and your name isn't on this list, or if you'd like to request changes, please email Tracey Holloway.
Ph.D. Students
Dr. Alicia Hoffman, Ph.D. AOS (2023) Research Fellow at Leeds University, England, UK
Dr. Gesangyangji, Ph.D. E&R (2023) Shuimu Scholar Postdoctoral Researcher, Tsinghua University, Beijing, Publications
Dr. Ciaran Gallagher, Ph.D. E&R (2023) Energy & Air Manager, Clean Wisconsin, Publications
Dr. David Abel, Ph.D. E&R (2019) Senior Manager, Energy Management Strategy & Policy, NextEra Analytics, Publications
Dr. Alexandra Karambelas, Ph.D. E&R (2016) Environmental Analyst, NESCAUM, Publications
Dr. Vijay Limaye, Ph.D. Epidemiology and E&R (2015) Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences, Publications
Dr. Erica Bickford, Ph.D. E&R (2012) Director, Office of Storage & Transportation, U.S. Department of Energy, Publications
Dr. Scott Spak, Ph.D. AOS (2009) Senior Research Fellow & Associate Professor, University of Iowa, Publications
Dr. Matt Johnston, Ph.D. E&R (2008) Postdoctoral Researcher & Fellow, University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment
M.S. Students
Cecilia Orth, M.S. E&R and EAP (2021-2025)
Drashti Amin, M.S. E&R and EAP (2022-2024), Research Assistant, Center for Global Sustainability, University of Maryland
Colleen Heck, M.S. AOS (2022-2023) Senior Associate Consultant, Air Quality, ERM
Clara Jackson, M.S Environmental Science (2018-2022) Senior Associate, Development Optimization, RWE
Sunjoo Hwang, M.P.A. Public Affairs & EAP (2021) DEBA Program Lead, California Energy Commission
Gesangyangji, M.S. AOS (2019-2020) Continued to Ph.D. at UW-Madison, See Above
Seohyun (Grace) Choi, M.S. E&R and EAP (2019) Senior Analyst, EcoMetric
Yueping Tang, M.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering (2018)
Olivia Sanderfoot, M.S. E&R (2015-2017) Post Doctoral Scholar, University of California, Los Angeles Publications
David Abel, M.S. Joint in E&R and Mech. Eng. (2015-2016) Continued to Ph.D. at UW-Madison, See Above Publications
Shuai Chen, M.S. E&R (2015-2016) Director of Academician Workstation of Hainan Research, Harbin Institute of Technology
Andrew Wentland, M.S. AOS (2013-2015) Director of Finance - Data Science & Analytics, Philo
Xiaomeng Jin, M.S. E&R (2013-2015) Assistant Professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Publications
Erica Scotty, M.S. AOS (2012-2014) Research Programmer & Analyst Specialist, Marshfield Clinic
Alexandra Karambelas, M.S. AOS (2012-2013) Continued to Ph.D. at UW-Madison, See Above, Publications
Keith Cronin, M.S. E&R (2009-2011) Senior Consultant, VEIC
Matt Luedke, M.S. CEE (2009-2011) Software Engineer, New Jersey State Office of Innovation
Mitchell Myhre, M.S. E&R (2010) Senior Manager - Business Planning & Regulatory Strategy, Alliant Energy
Jami Morton, M.S. E&R (2009-2010) Product Manager, Qeepsake
Steve Plachinski, M.S. E&R (2008-2010) Manager of Energy Efficiency, Andersen Corporation
Claus Moberg, M.S. AOS (2006-2009) Vice President of Engineering, Roblox
Caitlin Voight (Littlefield), M.S. E&R (2009)
Christopher Dresser, M.S. Land Resources (2006-2008) Air Quality Specialist, Federal Highway Administration
Heather Eliff (Woods) M.S. AOS (2005-2007) Director, Northbrook Site Lead & USA Site Cordinator, UL
Matt Johnston, M.S. E&R (2004-2006) Continued to Ph.D. at UW-Madison, See Above
Raine Gardner, M.S. CEE (2005-2006) Operations Leader, MSA Professional Services
Undergraduate Students (Years denote undergraduate time with The Holloway Group)
Summer Acker, Computer Science & Environmental Studies (2023-2025), Ph.D Student, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
Raghad Bajouda, Environmental Science (2023-2025), Master’s Student, Rice University
Evi Storrs, Data Science & Statistics (2024) Undergraduate Student, UW-Madison
Brandon Wolf, Environmental Science & Data Science (2022-2024) Graduate Student, Colorado State University
Harvey Chen, Global Health (2024) Undergraduate Student, Vanderbilt University
Ashley Butkus, Biological Systems Engineering (2024) Undergraduate Student, UW-Madison
Rosalie Powell, Environmental Science & Life Sciences Communication (2022-2024) Communication Assistant, Okanogan Conservation District, Washington
Alexander Creighton, Environmental Science & AOS (2023-2024) Graduate Student, Penn State University
Roy Wang, Math (2023-2024) Master's Student, University of Pennsylvania
Sage Fritz, Computer Science & Genetics (2023-2024) Technical Services Analyst, Legislative Technology Services Bureau
Ryan Almeida, Environmental Science (2023) Environmental Protection Specialist, US Army
Mac Gale (2022-2023) Interior Architect & Graphic Designer, The Turtle Gallery
Eliot Kim, Computer Science & Statistics & Math (2020-2023) PhD Student, University of Washington
Yuan Gao, Environmental Science (2023) Undergraduate Student, UW-Madison
Claire Naughton, Environmental Science (2022-2023) Ph.D. Student, Boston University
Jennifer McGinnis, Environmental Science & Biochemistry (2022-2023) Ph.D. Student, Colorado State University
Rachael Wood (2022-2023) Marketing and Communications Coordinator, AMPED Association Management
Amy Yao (2022-2023) Undergraduate Student, UC-Berkeley
Emily Tupper (2021-2022) Lead Consultant, Ramboll
Steph Elkins, Env. Studies (2021-2022), Ph.D. Candidate in Atmospheric Chemistry, MIT
Colleen Heck, AOS (2020-2022) Continued to M.S. at UW-Madison, See Above
Sophie Abou-Rizk, Chem. and Env. Studies (2020-2022) Ph.D. Candidate Environmental Science and Engineering, Harvard University
Zhiqing (Phoebe) Wen, Environmental Science (2021) Individual Consultant, World Resources Institute (WRI) China
Sebastian Utama, Chemical Engineering (2018-2021) Ph.D. Candidate in Geoscience, University of Texas, Austin
McKayla Olig, Chemistry & Environmental Studies (2019-2020) Environmental Analyst, MassDEP
Jacob Angel, AOS & Environmental Studies (2019-2020)
Matilyn Bindl, AOS (2018-2020) Graduate Research Assistant, SAGE
Ian Cooke, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics (2018-2020) Student Researcher, SAGE
Riley Herzog, AOS & Environmental Science (2019-2020) Assistant Preschool Teacher, Ginger Bread House
Audriana Sadowicz, Chemical & Biological Engineering (2019-2020) Senior Consultant, West Monroe
Maya Welch, Biology (2019-2020)
Aisha Moe, Mathematics & African Studies (2019) Associate Attorney, WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
Jacob Lynn, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics (2018-2019)
Madankui (Tao-ma) Tao, Environmental Science & German (2017-2019) Postdoctoral Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Peidong Wang, AOS & Mathematics (2016-2019) Stanford Science Fellow, Stanford University
Emma Nelson, Environmental Science (2017-2019) Implementation Specialist II, VertexOne
Andy Kieckhefer, AOS (2018-2019) Senior Software Engineer, Emory University
Cristina Bahaveolos, Environmental Science (2018-2018) DPH Workforce Program Analyst, Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Elise Penn, Geological Eng. & Applied Math (2015-2018) Ph.D. Candidate, Harvard University
Anastasia Montgomery, Civil & Env. Eng. (2016-2018) Director of Research & Development, Crosswalk Labs
Madeline Isenberg, Env. Sci. (2016-2017) Senior Consultant - Air Quality, ERM
Maria Castillo, Env. Sci. ( 2016-2017) Transportation Program Planner, City of Boston
Yuqi Shi, Env. Sci. (2016-2017)
Madeline Opie, Env. Sci. (2016-2017) Environmental Scientist, GEI Consultants, Inc.
Ya-Chi (Anita) Liu, Env. Sci. (2016-2017) Executive Assistant, Canadian Concept Developments Inc
Adam Hoefs, Env. Sci. (2017) Appeals Referee, North Carolina Department of Commerce
Ashley Seufzer, Env. Sci. (2017) Program Manager, Working Lands Program, National Audubon Society
Claire Rebman, Env. Sci. (2017) Quality Control Scientist II, Waisman Biomanufacturing
Jonnathan Garcia-Huerta, Civil & Env. Eng. (2017) Project Engineer, Amoroso Construction
Quinn Gavin, Geography (2016) Graduate Student, University of California, Berkeley
Colleen Schmit, Conservation Biology, Env. Studies, and Spanish (2014-2017) Advancement Manager, UW–Madison School of Human Ecology
Lewis Kunik, Computer Engineering (2016) Graduate Research Assistant, University of Utah
Michael Larson, Mech Eng. (2015-2016) Energy and Resilience Policy Analyst, Center for Climate Strategies
Anna Bottum, Env. Sci. (2015-2016) Consultant, Data Analytics & Visualization, Environmental Resources Management
Clayton Groth, Env. Sci. (2015-2016) Full-stack Developer, cQuant.io
Bryan Leung, Elec. & Comp. Eng. (2015-2016) Technical Risk Consultant, Travelers
Sam Menzies, Biochemistry (2015-2016) Sales Representative, 3M
Chloe Jacobsen, Chem. Engineering (2015) Product Development Engineer, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Ryan Kladar, Chemistry and Civil & Env. Eng. (2012-2015) Senior Data Engineer, Grid Status
Daniel Minunni, Civil & Env. Eng. (2015) Project Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering Inc.
Arber Rrushaj, Chem. Engineering (2015) Application Administrator, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Aida Ebrahimi, Env. Sci. (Fall 2015) Co-founder & Graphic Designer, Dandelion Foodscapes
Landen Nickel, Biology (2015) Lab Manager, Smithers - Cannabis Testing Services
Sarah Benish, Biology (2013 – 2015) Physical Scientist, EPA
David Abel, Mech. Eng and Env. Studies (2014-2015) Continued to Masters and Ph.D. at University of Wisconsin, See Above Publications
Elizabeth Kopecky, Env. Sci. (2014 – 2015) Program Manager at CIRCLE, Tufts University
Brianna Nowicki (Griffin), Geo. Engineering (2015) Enterprise Product Leader - Digital Mining, Freeport-McMoRan
Keith Maki, Computer Science (2014)
Andrew Wentland, AOS (2013) Director of Finance - Data Science & Analytics, Philo
Amanda Gumber, AOS (2012) Assistant Researcher, Space Science and Engineering Center
Olivia Clifton, Applied Math-Ecology (2011-2012) Scientist, ExxonMobil
Alexandra Karambelas, AOS (2011-2012) Continued to Masters and Ph.D. at University of Wisconsin, See Above, Publications
Jacob Oberman, Chem. Engineering (2009-2012)Senior Manager, Accenture
Thomas Langel, Chem. Engineering (2010-2011) Application Engineer, Dürr
Erik Gould, AOS (2010-2011) Server Systems Engineer, Epic
DJ Rasmussen, AOS (2008-2010) Principal Owner, Degree Day LLC
Daniel Barker, Biology (2007-2008) Scientific Writing & Communications Manager, Washington State University
Philip Thomas, Biology (2007-2008) Programmer and Data Analyst, Freelance
Susanna Ehlers, Geography (2004-2007) Program Analyst, National Science Foundation
Other Team Members (Students, Staff, Interns and Fellows)
Dr. Haein Kim, Ph.D. E&R (2025) Research Professor, Yonsei University, Publications
Michael Kamp (2022-2024) Conservation Education Representative, Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Muhammad Bilal (2023) Assistant Professor, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Janice Poehlman (2020-2022) GIS Program Manager, Triple Oak Power
Alex Pavelic (2020-2022) Ph.D. Student in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology
Colleen Schmit (2020-2021) Advancement Manager, UW–Madison School of Human Ecology
Javier J. Martinez-Santos (2018-2021) Energy Engineer II, Franklin Energy
Page Bazan (2019-2021) Communications Specialist, UW–Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs
Daegan Miller Writer and Critic
Sara Grange (2018-2019) Program Officer, TRAFFIC, Wildlife Conservation, WWF
Rhianna Miles (2017-2018) Biological Sciences Graduate Program Coordinator, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Eva Cloo (2017) Registered Nurse, Health New Zealand
Alana Weir (2016-2017) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Geneva
Drew Blumenthal (2016) Managing Consultant, Guidehouse
Meiyun Lin (2008-2010) Physical Scientist, NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Publications