WaTER Lab Graduate Students
Mairead Brogan, Forestry Ph.D. Student - Northern Arizona University
Research Interests: I received a B.A. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado in 2022. I'm interested in studying the ways that trees use water and adapt to stressors like drought and fire, and how forests fit into larger hydrologic systems. I am also passionate about science education, outreach and communication.
Hobbies: Climbing, Backpacking, Backcountry Skiing and Baking
Favorite Water Body: East River in Gothic, Colorado
Hometown: I'm originally from Wayne, PA
Research Interests: I received a B.A. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado in 2022. I'm interested in studying the ways that trees use water and adapt to stressors like drought and fire, and how forests fit into larger hydrologic systems. I am also passionate about science education, outreach and communication.
Hobbies: Climbing, Backpacking, Backcountry Skiing and Baking
Favorite Water Body: East River in Gothic, Colorado
Hometown: I'm originally from Wayne, PA
Emory Ellis, Forestry Ph.D. Candidate - Northern Arizona University
Research Interests: I received a BA from Hampshire College with a focus in Forest Hydrology and an MS from the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, in Earth and Environmental Sciences, where my thesis focused on the effect of juvenile thinning on the depth to water uptake of lodgepole pines. My current work focuses on modeling vadose zone fluxes with a focus in soil water storage, subsurface flow paths, and vegetation water use in the Sierra Ancha Experimental Forest.
Hobbies: Biking, fishing, reading, embroidering, nature walks, & cooking
Favorite Water Body: Athabasca river
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Anastaysia Jonas, Forestry M.S. Student - Northern Arizona University
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Grace Lechowski, Forestry M.S. Student - Northern Arizona University
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Grace Lechowski, Forestry M.S. Student - Northern Arizona University
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Cody Folk, M.S., Forestry Research Assistant - Northern Arizona University
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Jaime Yazzie, SMCRC Project Coordinator - Northern Arizona University
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Megan Arnold, Hydrologic Technician - Caspar Creek Experimental Watersheds
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Nevin Shaeffer, Hydrologic Technician - Caspar Creek Experimental Watersheds
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Alan Ong, Laboratory Technician - Caspar Creek Experimental Watersheds
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Brendan Dobbin, Laboratory Technician - RMRS Flagstaff Soils Lab
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WaTER Lab Undergraduate Students
Nieve Byrne, NAU School of Forestry Student
Research Interests: I'm interested on fire restoration especially in ponderosa pine systems, specifically I'm interested in restoring soils after fire. I'm also getting more interested in tree physiology and tree climbing.
Hobbies: Roller skating, walks, Minecraft
Favorite body of water: Ponds
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Monse Caueque, NAU Biology BS Student
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Brie Gamboa, NAU School of Forestry BS Student
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Merrick Jacobson, NAU School of Forestry BS Student
Research Interests: I am currently working towards my B.S. in forestry from NAU, and am hoping to either continue specialization in hydrology or get my J.D. to practice environmental law post-grad. This summer is my first job doing natural resources-related work, and I am excited to see where it takes me.
Hobbies: Outdoor recreation, fitness, heavy on fly fishing
Favorite Water Body: Pacific Ocean
Hometown: San Diego, California
Alex Perry, NAU School of Forestry BS and MSF Student
Research Interest: I am currently getting my Bachelors in forestry at NAU and will be pursuing my masters as well. I am interested in soil and mycorrhizal interactions associated with trees post disturbance. I'm also very interested in research and obtaining a better understanding of our forested landscapes.
Hobbies: I am an avid mountain and dirt biker, I also love camping, hiking, snowboarding, fishing, reading, and going to the gym.
Favorite Water Body: Snake River, ID
Hometown: Littleton, CO
WaTER Lab Student and Staff Alumni
CJ Hyatt, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry BS
Jesse Gomez, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry BS
Amariz Ochoa, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry BS
Paige Whitton, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry BS
Connor Carpenter, 2026 - NAU Department of Biology MS
Emily White, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry MS - Currently a Plant Care Specialist with SaveATree
Dr. Seyed Mohammad Moein Sadeghi, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry Postdoctoral Scholar
Isabella Alvarado, 2026 - Caspar Creek Hydrologic Technician
Spencer Hurt, 2026 - Caspar Creek Hydrologic Technician
Taite Stotts, 2025 - NAU Geology BS
Haley Farwell, 2025 - NAU School of Forestry MS - Currently an Environmental and Water Resources Data Analyst with SGM, Inc.
Elise McKeever, 2025, UMD Water Resources Science PhD - Currently a Hydrologist with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Erika Winner, 2025, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently an Engineering Geologist with Cal Fish & Wildlife
Charles Hasler, 2024, NAU Forestry BS
Colin Whitehead, 2024, NAU Forestry BS
Erin Bergen, 2024, UMD Integrated Biosciences MS
Alanna Chicro, 2024 - MCC REU Student
Elda Silva, 2023, NAU Environmental Engineering BS - Currently an Environmental Scientist with Western Technologies
Milina Valdez, 2023, SIPI REU Student
David J. Adams, 2023, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently a Hydrogeologist at INTERA Inc.
Anna Mayou, 2022, UMD Geology BS - Currently a GIS Specialist at Barr Engineering Co.
Eric Alvarez, 2021, UMD Environmental Science BS
Emma Burgeson, 2021, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently an Ecosystem Restoration Project Manager at Stantec
Mitch Ihlang, 2021, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently a Geologist at Barr Engineering Co.
Julia Petreshen, 2021, UMD Earth Science MS - Currently a Hydrologist with the Yurok Tribe
Sam Neshiem, 2021, UMD Environmental Science BS - Currently a Lab Technician at Michigan State University
Faith Breeden, 2021, UMD Environmental Science BS - Currently a Water Resources Intern at Young Environmental Consulting Group
Micaela Buda, 2021, UMD Environmental Science BS - Currently a Development Manager with Urban Roots
Shelby Kassuelke (née) Hammerschmidt, 2020, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently a Hydrologist with the Minnesota Dept. of Health
Hannah Behar, 2020, UMN Water Resources Science MS - Currently a J.D. Candidate at Emory Law School
Peter Bouchard, 2019, UMD Environmental Science & Biology BS - Check out some of Peter's research here!
Kinzey Schneider (née) Stoll, 2019, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently a Geologist with Barr Engineering Co.
Alex Peichel, 2019, UMD Environmental Science & Biology BS - Currently an Environmental Assessor with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
Lucas Fossum, 2018, UMD Environmental Science BS - Currently an Environmental Scientist at Stantec
Jesse Gomez, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry BS
Amariz Ochoa, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry BS
Paige Whitton, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry BS
Connor Carpenter, 2026 - NAU Department of Biology MS
Emily White, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry MS - Currently a Plant Care Specialist with SaveATree
Dr. Seyed Mohammad Moein Sadeghi, 2026 - NAU School of Forestry Postdoctoral Scholar
Isabella Alvarado, 2026 - Caspar Creek Hydrologic Technician
Spencer Hurt, 2026 - Caspar Creek Hydrologic Technician
Taite Stotts, 2025 - NAU Geology BS
Haley Farwell, 2025 - NAU School of Forestry MS - Currently an Environmental and Water Resources Data Analyst with SGM, Inc.
Elise McKeever, 2025, UMD Water Resources Science PhD - Currently a Hydrologist with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Erika Winner, 2025, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently an Engineering Geologist with Cal Fish & Wildlife
Charles Hasler, 2024, NAU Forestry BS
Colin Whitehead, 2024, NAU Forestry BS
Erin Bergen, 2024, UMD Integrated Biosciences MS
Alanna Chicro, 2024 - MCC REU Student
Elda Silva, 2023, NAU Environmental Engineering BS - Currently an Environmental Scientist with Western Technologies
Milina Valdez, 2023, SIPI REU Student
David J. Adams, 2023, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently a Hydrogeologist at INTERA Inc.
Anna Mayou, 2022, UMD Geology BS - Currently a GIS Specialist at Barr Engineering Co.
Eric Alvarez, 2021, UMD Environmental Science BS
Emma Burgeson, 2021, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently an Ecosystem Restoration Project Manager at Stantec
Mitch Ihlang, 2021, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently a Geologist at Barr Engineering Co.
Julia Petreshen, 2021, UMD Earth Science MS - Currently a Hydrologist with the Yurok Tribe
Sam Neshiem, 2021, UMD Environmental Science BS - Currently a Lab Technician at Michigan State University
Faith Breeden, 2021, UMD Environmental Science BS - Currently a Water Resources Intern at Young Environmental Consulting Group
Micaela Buda, 2021, UMD Environmental Science BS - Currently a Development Manager with Urban Roots
Shelby Kassuelke (née) Hammerschmidt, 2020, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently a Hydrologist with the Minnesota Dept. of Health
Hannah Behar, 2020, UMN Water Resources Science MS - Currently a J.D. Candidate at Emory Law School
Peter Bouchard, 2019, UMD Environmental Science & Biology BS - Check out some of Peter's research here!
Kinzey Schneider (née) Stoll, 2019, UMD Water Resources Science MS - Currently a Geologist with Barr Engineering Co.
Alex Peichel, 2019, UMD Environmental Science & Biology BS - Currently an Environmental Assessor with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.
Lucas Fossum, 2018, UMD Environmental Science BS - Currently an Environmental Scientist at Stantec
