350Marin Student Internship Program

Young people have played a pivotal part in 350Marin since the organization’s inception in March of 2013, co-founding and serving on its original Steering Committee.  Our student internship program formally began in 2018 and we are pleased to have seen it grow steadily through the years.  We offer internships for high school students (throughout the school year, unpaid) and for college youth (in the summers, stipend provided).
 
If you want to learn about what’s happening with the climate movement in Marin, and get involved with climate activism, contact us at info@350marin.org  or apply here.

Our Internship Major Donors

Gina Inez

Gina Inez

I moved to California in 1970 and in the 1980s I devoted myself full time to the development of sustainable agriculture particularly in the Bay Area and in the State of California.  This included a stint working on a successful organic farm in West Marin County, and co-writing pesticide use ordinances, based on the IPM model for cities and for the State of California.
I have been in full time practice in Marin County as a homeopath since 1985, (also offering counseling and bodywork at times.) Please see my website at : ginainez.com
Starting in 2017, I was invited to participate in the FlowFund project originated by my friend Marion Weber. This is a ground breaking philanthropic project which has influenced current methods of giving on a global level.
From 2017 onwards, I collaborated  with 350Marin’s Steering Committee to develop a student internship program through monetary grants that I was able to offer. Along with matching funds that 350Marin was able to obtain, this program has been flourishing. It’s very satisfying  to know that high school and college students are now able to be mentored by 350Marin and to in turn offer lasting contributions to the environment and to the social ethos that must accompany such a project.
Deborah Coburn

Deborah Coburn

Deborah is a retired interior designer who educates and consults on color, products and principles inspired by Nature. Her design orientation is rooted in the concept of biomimicry, a philosophy that studies Nature’s life-affirming strategies, and mimics this wisdom to make sustainable design decisions.

May you always walk in beauty.
– Navaho Prayer –

Our High School Internship Program

We seek highly motivated, passionate, self-starter high school students to assist with local climate activism campaigns. Interns will learn the skills needed to become effective climate activists and to experience how grassroots organizations operate.

For the past several years, we have welcomed youth from several high schools including Marin School of Environment Leadership, Terra Linda, Archie Williams (previously Sir Francis Drake), Novato, Redwood, San Rafael, Tam and Marin Academy.  Many of our interns have worked on special projects and/or supported specific 350Marin organizing efforts, and some have been become involved directly in activist actions and have provided a liaison with the Sunrise Movement Marin Hub. Interns have had different experiences depending on their focus and areas of interest within climate change activism.

Our flexible structure allows us to tailor the internship to both the needs of our organization and the profile of the student. Below are pictures of some of our former interns along with what they have to say about their interests and their experience interning with 350Marin.

High school interns Dhanya Subramanian (Novato High) and Noela De Frenza (San Marin High) present to the Novato Unified School District in 2024

Natale and other 350Marin  interns lead a 2019 youth panel on climate

2024 Summer College Internship Presentation.
Click here to watch the video.

“No Commuter Left Behind: Options for a Green Bus Stop Initiative to Mitigate Flooding” By Reva Siu-Masset

“Fairer Electricity Rates for All: Addressing Inequities for Renters and Low-Income Communities in Marin County” An Analysis of Current Rates and a Vision for Equitable Future Policies By Ariana Pillitteri

“Bidirectional Charging: Enhancing EV Utility, Consumer Benefit,
and Grid Resilience” By Isabella Ingersoll

2023 End of the Summer College Internship Presentation.

Our College Internship Program

Each summer, 350Marin offers local and returning college students supervised and jointly designed internships to enhance their educational experience through involvement with local climate action initiatives within the community of Marin.

Our summer college internship program welcomes students who are attending campuses outside of Marin but are returning home for the summer months. Students have previously come from schools such as UC San Diego, University of Chicago, University of St Andrews in Scotland, Clark University, Colorado College, as well as Marin-based students from the College of Marin. These students are often studying in the fields of Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Economics, Business and a variety of other fields.

If you are seeking information or would like to talk with us about our summer college internships, please contact us at  info@350marin.org.

High School Interns

Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva

Spring 2024

Hey, my name is Daniel Silva. I am a senior at Archie Williams High School and I am a student of the environment. Ever since a young age I was taught about the importance of the health of our environment. Since then, I have joined many different environmental programs and clubs such as the SEA-Disc program at Archie Williams High School. I have participated in many environmental events and marches and want to help create a healthier environment. I got involved with 350 marin as an intern with the goal to make a difference for the planet. Since then I have been working with other interns on the project of electrifying our school district. So far this internship has taught me valuable team working skills, and has given me experience in working to solve issues. I am thankful that I have been given the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing group and am looking forward to continuing helping our environment.

Beckett Fredericks

Beckett Fredericks

Spring 2024

Hey, my name is Beckett and I am a junior at Tamalpais High school. Ever since I have been little, I’ve always had a passion and love for the environment and because of that protecting it has become a big priority in my life. Through 350 Marin, I am able to experience actual grassroots activism and create positive change in our community. I hope to be able to make a lasting impact in some way during my time with 350. In my free time I love to work on cars, mountain bike, and hang out with friends!

Dhanya Subramanian

Dhanya Subramanian

Spring 2024

Hello! My name is Dhanya Subramanian and I am a junior at Novato High School. After seeing the first-hand impacts of wrong waste management, I started Sustainable Youth Leaders at my school to tackle waste in the school community and focus on climate action and advocacy. I’m also a commissioner on the Novato City’s Sustainability Commission where currently we are working to create a climate action plan (CAP) for the City of Novato.  I got involved as an intern with 350 Marin this year (Fall of 2023) to focus on school electrification. With my adult allies and leadership team, we are making significant progress to pass a resolution with the Novato School Board for school electrification. I have learned many important lessons from my internship here at 350 Marin including public speaking, drafting resolutions, and the many areas of climate advocacy that can be pursued. I’m grateful to 350 Marin and all my adult allies here for their mentorship and ongoing support! In the future, I am looking to study an area of public health with an emphasis on environmental impacts.

Sophie Barrowman

Sophie Barrowman

Hello! My name is Sophie and I am thrilled to be interning at 350Marin. At 17 years old, I am a junior at Tamalpais High School. I have a strong passion for environmental science and climate action. Thanks to my time at 350Marin, I am able to explore and dive deeper into my interests in global warming and climate change, while learning how to become an advocate for climate action. During my free time, I enjoy creating art through pottery. I enjoy both hand-building and throwing. I create everything from cups and bowls to intricate figurines and statues. The beauty of ceramics is seeing the transformation from raw, muddy material to a colorful and expressive work of art!

Tindi Musyoki

Tindi Musyoki

Hi! My  name is Tindi Musyoki and I am a junior at Tamalpais High School. As a young Californian I have always known about the issues of climate change, but never learned how to address them. My time interning with  350 Marin has had a huge impact on how I understand particular climate issues and how to properly address them. I have been able to delve deeply into the intricate world of climate change thanks to this opportunity, learning a lot and developing valuable insights. I gained knowledge on how to promote change and sway decision-makers through interaction with professionals and activists. I have a platform thanks to the internship to speak up and offer suggestions to local officials.Witnessing the strength of group effort and the great results we could produce together was incredibly encouraging. Thanks to this internship, I have gained new knowledge and have a strong desire to promote environmental causes.

Sylvie May

Sylvie May

Hey! I am Sylvie May, a senior at Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, and a high school intern for 350 Marin! Growing up in California, I have witnessed first hand how climate change has degraded ecosystems, and infiltrated communities’ at an alarming rate. Compelled to make a difference, I searched for a local organization that was taking action to avert the climate crisis, which led me to 350 Marin!

Through my time with 350 Marin, I have attended steering committee and building electrification meetings, to gain a stronger understanding of how grassroots organizations operate. I also have gained insight into the several different local efforts that are minimizing the effects of climate change, as well as each campaign 350 Marin is working on. 350 Marin has put me in touch with members of Mill Valley’s Climate Action Plan Task Force and I am currently working with them to help implement Mill Valley’s new Climate Action Plan and encourage Mill Valley City Council to adopt Marin County’s building electrification reach codes. 

350 Marin has given me the tools to become a strong climate change advocate, a skill I hope to utilize as I continue to fight for climate change. Even once my internship ends I plan to continue fighting to see local change and empowering my peers to do the same. 

 

Eleanor Huang

Eleanor Huang

My name is Eleanor  Huang. I am a member  of Terra Linda High  School’s graduating class of 2020, and a student in the Marin School of Environmental Leadership. When I’m not at school, work, or orchestra, I like to spend my free time artistically, like painting or making earrings. I wanted to be a 350 Marin intern because I am passionate about youth advocacy. I believe 350 Marin’s style of grass-roots activism in youth leadership is the spirit the world needs to conquer the climate crisis. During my time as an intern, I gained a new perspective on climate activism, met other students determined to protect the earth, and learned how to use zoom video calls. I’m forever grateful for the experience! Next year, I will be a Philosophy major in the Honors College of Letters & Science at UC Santa Barbara.

Brianna Flores

Brianna Flores

Hi! My name is Brianna Flores. I am a senior at High School 1327, previously known as Sir Francis Drake High School. My interest in environmental science and social justice pushed me to join a community at my school named SEA-DISC, which stands for Studies of the Environment Academy – Drake Integrated Studies Curricula. It is through SEA-DISC that I became aware of 350 Marin, and their work sparked an interest in me, especially with this game as I am also interested in computer science. I am still not sure what college I will be attending in the fall, but I know I want to focus on a science related major, which is why I applied for biochemistry programs.

 Sylvia Potovsky

Sylvia Potovsky

I am 17 years old and a current senior at Sir Francis Drake High School. I play softball and field hockey at my school and spend most of my free time combating climate change, volunteering in my community, and maintaining my school garden. I love to take hikes in nature and create films.

College Interns

Reva Siu-masset

Reva Siu-masset

2024

Hello! My name is Reva Siu-Masset, a student at College of Marin hoping to transfer into environmental studies and urban planning. Building a more sustainable future is a personal mission of mine as an islander, and I’m a big believer in people power to get things done. On campus, I co-lead the Environmental Action Club where we are helping establish COM’s first ever sustainability subcommittee and provide a formal structure to account for environmental responsibility within our college community. Looking ahead, my ultimate goal is to design and implement solutions that make our communities more resilient to the climate crisis. I envision a future with equitable access to green infrastructure, and a society where marginalized voices are empowered to participate in both STEM fields and social justice movements. That’s why I’m thrilled to be interning with 350 Marin for summer 2024! I’m so excited to contribute my skills and start broadening my engagement with environmental issues impacting my broader community, all while being mentored by local climate leaders both within and outside of the organization.
Isabella Ingersoll

Isabella Ingersoll

2024

My name is Isabella Ingersoll and I’m a rising senior at Colorado College, where I am pursuing a B.A. in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in Environmental Justice, and a minor in Latin American Studies. At Colorado College, I’m an undergraduate research assistant studying wind energy development in Colombia and possess a general interest in decarbonization and the idea of a just green energy transition. I grew up in the East Bay and am thrilled to be considering these concepts on the local level in my home community. I’m also a backpacking guide and outdoor educator for kids and am motivated to confront the adventure gap and inequities within outdoor recreation spaces. 
Katherine Ritter

Katherine Ritter

2023

Katherine Ritter is a rising second-year student at the University of Chicago studying Environmental Science and Business Economics. A California native, Katherine has firsthand witnessed dramatic changes in the frequency and intensity of our wildfire seasons during her lifetime. As climate change continues to escalate, infiltrating our communities’ public health and safety as well as destroying our surrounding environment, she feels called to involve herself in the struggle for environmental protection and restoration. This summer with 350Marin, she is excited to work alongside the Fairfax and San Anselmo Climate Action Committees, and make use of a growing, working knowledge of local government and policies as means to better inform her own climate activism.

Lucie Martikan

Lucie Martikan

2022 & 2023

Lucie Martikan is a rising third-year college student studying sustainable development and environmental science at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She grew up in Marin County with a reverence for its open space, which drew her to environmental science. Her leadership positions in the outdoors society and sustainable development society in college pushed her to attend climate justice rallies and sparked her interest in climate activism.

She is currently a college intern with 350Marin and is working with Fairfax and San Anselmo CACs as a Climate Action planning Assistant with a particular focus on green and accessible public transportation. She believes building electrification is the future, and implementation on the local level is critical in addressing our climate crisis and preserving our beautiful county.

Elise Jonas

Elise Jonas

2022

Elise grew up in Marin and is currently a third-year student at UC San Diego, where she studies public policy and linguistics. She is deeply involved in climate organizing on campus, most prominently in efforts to push UCSD and the UC system to divest from fossil fuel banking and decarbonize its energy systems. Elise is driven by the urgency of the climate crisis, and the realization that we cannot continue to live like “business as usual” while on the verge of ecological collapse. She is passionate about the intersections between climate, racial, and economic justice, and the belief that another world is possible.

Niklas Ugalde

Niklas Ugalde

My name is Niklas Alexander Ugalde Recarte and I am a second year student at College of Marin. After graduating with an A.A. in Social Sciences this spring, I will be pursuing a B.A. in Environmental Studies for the coming two years. During my time at College of Marin, I have become increasingly active in environmental initiatives such as launching a recycling program on campus. Through my environmental engagement, I learned about 350 Marin and their shared mission to fight for environmental sustainability. With a vision to divest my college from fossil fuels, I decided to work as an intern for 350 Marin and find support in their expertise on sustainable investments. The team’s guidance not only helped me learn about divestment but pushed me to move beyond my expectations. I learned to analyze my College‘s investment holdings, and formulate a thesis on the ecological and financial risks of investing in fossil fuels. In the end, through 350 Marin’s continual support, I was able to gain my college president’s commitment to divest a six-million-dollar fund from fossil fuels. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I received to work with inspiring personalities at 350 Marin.

Zeinab Benchakroun

Zeinab Benchakroun

My name is Zeinab Benchakroun, I’m from Morocco. After 20 years working as a software engineer, I went back to college to re-orient my career towards the climate crisis. At College of Marin, I met 350Marin who were very supportive of all my “artivist” projects. After a first event of staging a climate story with dance and visuals, they helped me run a program of 6-month workshops where students from different departments wrote collectively climate stories and art students made paintings that were showcased at the end of the program. After my internship, I was invited to be part of the Steering Committee. In addition to their dedication to climate activism, to their knowledge of divestment and environmental policies, I found in 350Marin friends for life.

 Natale Urquhart

Natale Urquhart

My name is Natale and I am going into my senior year at Humboldt State University, majoring in Environmental Science with an emphasis in ecological restoration. This summer and the next I will be working as an intern soil conservationist with NRCS. I was part of the first year of interns with 350Marin, and it was such a good learning experience. I got to plan events, attend community meetings, give input into our campaigns, and learn from the tight-knit, caring group of adults that make up 350Marin. I’m so excited to see how 350Marin will continue to grow and inspire!