2024 CPI Cohort

Ben Moore

Ben Moore serves as a youth stakeholder on the Department of Education’s Climate Education Task Force. He is also an outreach and communications intern with the Maine Resource Recovery Association. Currently an environmental planning and public policy student at the University of Southern Maine (USM), Ben is passionate about…

Connor Ransom

My name is Connor Ransom (he/him pronouns), I am originally from Poolesville, Maryland, and right now I am finishing my junior year at Colby College in Waterville. At Colby I am double majoring in environmental policy and anthropology. During January I interned with Maine Conservation Voters…

Helen Klenert

Hi there everyone! My name is Helen Klenert and I am coming to CPI from Orono, Maine. I recently graduated from the University of Maine in December with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Women and Gender Studies. Previously, I worked as an intern for Environment MA…

Phoebe Rogers

Phoebe Rogers grew up in rural Maine and was always inspired by the serene beauty of the state. She lives in Starks and works on a local farm. She looks forward to learning more about CPI..

Amelia Mooney

My name is Amelia Mooney and I am from Lisbon Falls, Maine. Currently, I am an undergraduate student at the University of Maine studying Ecology and Environmental Science with a concentration in Sustainability, Environmental Policy, and Natural Resource Management. Considering my area of study…

Jessica Catalano

My name is Jessica Catalano and I’m from Chicopee, Massachusetts. I’m a recent graduate from the University of Maine- Orono with a B.S. in Ecology and Environmental Sciences. During my time at UMaine…

Lina Martinez Nocito

Lina Martinez Nocito (she/her) is a rising sophomore at the University of Maine Farmington, where she is pursuing a double degree in creative writing and English, with minors in climate change solutions and editing & publishing. She is part of Maine Youth Power, Maine Youth for Climate Justice, and UMF’s Sustainable Campus Coalition, and was a member of Maine Youth Power’s Movement Building School this past year. In the summer…

Amy Blanchard

My name is Amy Blanchard, I am from Saco, Maine. I will be a senior at the University of Maine this fall majoring in Communications with minors in French and Anthropology. I have two internships as a Student Communications Specialist with both the Advanced Structures & Composites Center and the Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine. At CPI…

Ashley Eugley

Ashley Eugley (she/her) is from South Bristol, Maine. She earned her B.A. in Environmental and Urban Studies from Bard College in 2022. After graduating from Bard, Ashley spent a year traveling on a Watson Fellowship to pursue her project…

Isabelle Rogers

I’m Isabelle! I grew up in various small towns and counties across western Maine, where I cultivated a strong love for nature and the mountains. Being in nature and living in different rural communities sparked my interest in environmental advocacy and has guided me in my ongoing practice of compassionate conversation with others. I currently…

Kyle Ricker

Hey everyone! I am Kyle Ricker, a student at the University of Maine in Orono. At university, I study Political Science and Education. I am most looking forward to seeing how climate policy overlaps and…

Ainslea Andrade

Hello! My name is Ains and I am so excited to get to experience these workshops! This is my first Climate Initiative workshop and I look forward to the opportunity. I am freshly graduated from the University of New England with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and a concentration in Environmental Studies. My current career path is to…

Juliann Lapierre

My name is Juliann Lapierre, I am from Winslow, ME and currently reside in Biddeford, ME. I recently graduated from the University of New England with a degree in Environmental Science. I have lived in the state of Maine for over 20 years and have always had a love for the outdoors. While at the University of New England I took a particular interest in invasive species and wetlands. Over the summer I…

Nathaniel Austin

My name is Nathaniel Austin, and I am a student pursuing a degree in Ecology & Environmental Science at University of Maine in Orono. I am originally from Upstate New York, where I developed my love and passion for the environment while enjoying the beautiful upstate wilderness. I moved to Maine in January of 2023 to…

Hazel Handy

I am a sophomore at Bates College studying Environmental Studies. I am passionate about strengthening the regulation of climate solutions, as well as increasing representation of marginalized populations in climate policy-making. I have always enjoyed spending time…

Catherine Campbell

I’m Catherine Campbell, a recent University of New Hampshire graduate with a B.S. in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability. Having grown up in Kennebunk, Maine and completed my undergraduate degree in New England, I have an acute awareness of the environmental issues on a local scale. Through my undergraduate studies I also realized that there is often a gap between scientists and policy makers. This gap is largely why I am currently…

Meet the 2024 CPI Cohort