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 2023. 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. Haein Kim, Ph.D. E&R (2022) Publications
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) 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) Senior Scientist, Climate & Health, NRDC, Publications
Dr. Erica Bickford, Ph.D. E&R (2012) Acting Director, Office of Integrated Waste Management, 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
Colleen Heck, M.S. AOS (2022-2023) Consultant, Environmental Resources Management
Clara Jackson, M.S Environmental Science (2018-2022) Associate, Combination & Integration, RWE
Sunjoo Hwang, M.P.A. Public Affairs & EAP (2021) Ph.D. student, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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) Energy Efficiency Program Data Analyst, TRC Companies Inc
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) Senior Data Science Manager, Forecasting & Analytics, Twitter
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) Program Assessment Manager, APTIM
Matt Luedke, M.S. CEE (2009-2011) Software Engineer, New Jersey State Office of Innovation
Mitchell Myhre, M.S. E&R (2010) Transmission Planning & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Alliant Energy
Jami Morton, M.S. E&R (2009-2010) Product Manager, Qeepsake
Steve Plachinski, M.S. E&R (2008-2010) Environmental Engineer, 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, U.S. Department of Transportation
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) Team Leader, MSA Professional Services
Undergraduate Students (Years denote undergraduate time with The Holloway Group)
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
Ashley Butkus, Biological Systems Engineering (2024) Undergraduate Student, UW-Madison
Rosalie Powell, Environmental Science & Life Sciences Communication (2022-2024) Outreach and Technician Fellow, 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)
Ryan Almeida, Environmental Science (2023)
Mac Gale (2022-2023) Interior Design Intern, Flad Architects
Eliot Kim, Computer Science & Statistics & Math (2020-2023) NASA Goddard Intern
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) HAQAST Digital Media Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Amy Yao (2022-2023) Madison West Student enrolled at UW-Madison; now at UC-Berkeley
Emily Tupper (2021-2022) Air Quality 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) Masters Student, Harvard University
Sebastian Utama, Chemical Engineering (2018-2021) Ph.D. Candidate in Geoscience, University of Texas, Austin
McKayla Olig, Chemistry & Environmental Studies (2019-2020) Environmental Scientist, CarriageHouse Consulting, Inc.
Jacob Angel, AOS & Environmental Studies (2019-2020)
Matilyn Bindl, AOS (2018-2020) 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) Experienced Consultant, West Monroe
Maya Welch, Biology (2019-2020)
Aisha Moe, Mathematics & African Studies (2019) JD Candidate University of Wisconsin Law School
Jacob Lynn, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, and Physics (2018-2019)
Madankui (Tao-ma) Tao, Environmental Science & German (2017-2019) Ph.D. Student, Columbia University
Peidong Wang, AOS & Mathematics (2016-2019) Graduate Student, MIT
Emma Nelson, Environmental Science (2017-2019) Senior Implementation Analyst, Accelerated Innovations
Andy Kieckhefer, AOS (2018-2019) Student UXUI Designer, Ironhack
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) Ph.D. Candidate in Air Quality and Climate, Data Science and Analysis, Northwestern University
Madeline Isenberg, Env. Sci. (2016-2017) Physical Scientist, EPA
Maria Castillo, Env. Sci. ( 2016-2017) Masters Student in City Planning, MIT
Yuqi Shi, Env. Sci. (2016-2017)
Madeline Opie, Env. Sci. (2016-2017) Masters Student in Biology, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Ya-Chi (Anita) Liu, Env. Sci. (2016-2017) Executive Assistant, Canadian Concept Developments Inc
Adam Hoefs, Env. Sci. (2017) J.D. Candidate, University of Wisconsin Law School
Ashley Seufzer, Env. Sci. (2017) Senior Coordinator, Working Lands Program, National Audubon Society
Claire Rebman, Env. Sci. (2017) Plant Pest and Disease Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Jonnathan Garcia-Huerta, Civil & Env. Eng. (2017) Project Engineer, Amoroso Construction
Quinn Gavin, Geography (2016) Biologist, EPA
Colleen Schmit, Conservation Biology, Env. Studies, and Spanish (2014-2017) Alumni Relations Officer at the School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin
Lewis Kunik, Computer Engineering (2016) Graduate Research Assistant, University of Utah
Michael Larson, Mech Eng. (2015-2016) Senior Climate Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience Analyst, Solv LLC
Anna Bottum, Env. Sci. (2015-2016) Consultant 1, 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 Software Engineer, Verse Inc.
Daniel Minunni, Civil & Env. Eng. (2015) Associate Engineer, N Consulting Engineers, 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) Operations Manager, Origo Labs
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 the MGGG Redistricting Lab, Tufts University
Brianna Nowicki (Griffin), Geo. Engineering (2015) Enterprise Product Leader - Digital Mining, Freeport-McMoRan
Keith Maki, Computer Science (2014)
Andrew Wentland, AOS (2013) Senior Data Science Manager, Forecasting & Analytics, Twitter
Amanda Gumber, AOS (2012) Assistant Researcher, Space Science and Engineering Center
Olivia Clifton, Applied Math-Ecology (2011-2012) Associate Research Scientist, NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies
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) Climate Science Lead Consultant, WSP
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)
Muhammad Bilal (2023) CEO of Remote Sensing Research Solutions & Services
Janice Poehlman (2020-2022) Founder & Grid-Scale Renewable Energy Consultant, tPlay GIS LLC
Alex Pavelic (2020-2022) Ph.D. Student in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology
Colleen Schmit (2020-2021) Alumni Relations Officer, UW–Madison School of Human Ecology
Javier J. Martinez-Santos (2018-2021) Ph.D. Student ME, EAP & Delta Program
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) Masters Student of Health Science Professional Practice (Nursing), University of Canterbury
Alana Weir (2016-2017) PhD Student, University of Canterbury in New Zealand
Drew Blumenthal (2016) Managing Consultant, Guidehouse
Meiyun Lin (2008-2010) Air Quality-Climate Scientist, Princeton University, Publications