From left: Jason Rubin, Lindsey Shields, Kim Tucker, John Botos, Rebecca Kusa.
Rebecca Kusa,Environmental Humanities BA, Graduated May 2012. After graduating a year ago with a degree in EHM, Becca has been busy putting her skill-set to good use. She has been working in an Environmental Education Fellowship through the SCA and the USFWS in Minnesota. Since returning home, she applied to, and was accepted for, a seasonal position working with the Nature Conservancy on Shelter Island as a Conservation Education / Stewardship Assistant. She will begin classes for a Master’s degree in Marine Conservation and Policy with SoMAS at Stony Brook in Fall of 2013.
John Botos,Environmental Studies BA, CER Grad Certificate,Graduated May 2013. John Botos is the Executive Director of the Peconic Institute. The Institute is a new not-for-profit organization focused on sustainability and resiliency within the Peconic region and beyond located at the Stony Brook Southampton Campus, where John began his studies in Sustainability. He serves on the Energy & Sustainability Committee for the Town of East Hampton, and the Advisory Committee for the Education & Government Access Channel for the Town of Southampton. John is dedicated to creating internships for SBU students, and is passionate about his commitment to the Institute.
Jason Rubin,Environmental Design, Policy, & Planning BA, Graduated May 2012. Jason is currently working at EMSL Analytical a laboratory based in Carle Place that focuses on asbestos, mold, and heavy metal testing and analysis. In his position he works with asbestos testing as well as doing preparation work for larger studies. He is planning to attend the University of South Florida’s Global Sustainability Program with a focus on the business aspect of green technology. Jason is enthusiastic about his future goals and opportunities in positions related to sustainability and the environment.
Kim Tucker,Environmental Humanities BA,Graduated May 2011. Kim is currently a Legislative Aide to Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, who represents the Sixth District of Suffolk County which encompasses most of the Town of Brookhaven. She is responsible for resolving community and constituent issues and managing the legislator’s public schedule. The legislator sits on the Soil and Water Conservation District Board, she and her staff are concerned about protecting Long Island’s groundwater. Kim assists senior level administrators working with groundwater specialists to develop educational materials for the community about protecting this vulnerable natural resource.
Lindsey Shields,Environmental Design, Policy & Planning BA, Graduated May 2012. Lindsey is a Zoning Coordinator with IVI Assessment Services where she works with a team in conducting Due Diligence work. She contacts municipal officials across the country to determine how their city-specific development regulations are applied to certain sites, and whether that site is in compliance with the regulations. Lindsey reads and analyzes Zoning Ordinances to prepare Municipal Information Summary Reports (MISRs), which is an analysis of the local Zoning Code. She is certified as N.Y.S. Asbestos Inspector, a first step in the process of training to conduct larger Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
