Climate Change and Natural Resource Policy

We encourage you to review the resources in this section as you explore the wide variety of career paths available to those with interests in climate change and natural resource policy. Below, you’ll find sample employers and positions held by Friedman alumni who share these interests. Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to discuss options and strategies for moving forward toward your goals.

Sample Employers & Career Paths

Alliance for the Great Lakes Water Policy Analyst
Boston Environmental Hazards Research Center Assistant Director
California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) Communications and Operations Coordinator
Climate Focus Senior Consultant
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Community Involvement Coordinator

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Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Bermingham, Friedman School Muralist

Sarah had the opportunity to create a mural in our cafe, serving as a reminder of the unique and far reaching work done at the Friedman School. Each individual at this school enriches our community, learning environments, research, and ultimate impact …

By Hannah Symons
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Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Ayache

Chief Sustainability Officer, National Milk Producers Federation

While at the Friedman School, Nicole earned her MS in Nutrition with a focus on Agriculture, Food, and the Environment.

1. What do you love about your job?

I feel honored and lucky …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Day 2 Recap: Washington, DC Career Trip

Immerse yourself in Day 2 of the annual Friedman School Washington, DC Career Trip through the lens of second-year AFE student, Emily Stanislawzyk.

8:30am – Commencing our second day in the bustling setting of Washington D.C., we embarked on an early …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Day 1 Recap: Washington, DC Career Trip

Immerse yourself in the first 24 hours of the annual Friedman School Washington, DC Career Trip through the lens of second-year AFE student, Emily Stanislawzyk.

8 am – Arriving bright and early at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) while …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Internship Spotlight: Maddie Stein

Maddie is a second-year AFE student who interned on the Sustainability Team at Stonyfield Organic. A little bit about her experience:

In just a few sentences, please tell us about your summer internship. How does it connect to your personal …

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Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Featured Resources

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  • Chief Sustainability Officer National Milk Producers Federation
Meet Nicole
  • Director of Research, Food Assistance Team Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Meet Joseph
  • Doctoral Fellow (IC-FOODS) & Doctoral Researcher (USDA) Former Agriculture and Food Systems Researcher at HowGood
Meet Emily
  • Nutrition MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Advisor International Rescue Committee
Meet Maria