Internships

At The City of Albany, we are driven by a mission to promote sustainable practices and innovative solutions for environmental challenges. While we may be a small team of two, our impact is amplified by the incredible energy, creativity, and dedication of our interns. This Intern Hall of Fame is a tribute to the young visionaries who have been essential in pushing our initiatives forward.

Our application cycle is currently closed, but feel free to review the description and requirements HERE.

HALL OF FAME:

Fellows

Desmond

June 2023 - June 2024

Desmond Volmar

Climate Justice Fellow

Desmond, a recent graduate of Russell Sage College and an Albany native, is passionate about environmental conservation and eco-friendly project development. In his role as a Climate Justice Fellow, he works to implement initiatives addressing climate change issues in disadvantaged and underrepresented communities within the city.


Interns

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February 2024-February 2025

Lauren Hamilton-Musso

Clean Energy Intern

Lauren Hamilton-Musso, graduating from SUNY ESF in Sustainability Management, specializes in communications and outreach within the field. With a focus on leveraging effective communication strategies, Lauren is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and engaging communities in environmental initiatives. Lauren Hamilton-Musso, graduating from SUNY ESF with a B.S. in Sustainability Management, specializes in communications and outreach within the field. With a focus on leveraging effective communication strategies, Lauren is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices and engaging communities in environmental initiatives. Having lived in New York for eight years, Lauren is deeply connected to the local community and committed to driving positive change in sustainability efforts.

Nkeiru

Feb 2024-May 2024 

Nkeiru Campbell-Ubadike

Clean Energy Intern

Nkeiru focuses on researching thermal energy networks in the City of Albany, aiming to provide a climate-friendly and cost-effective solution for heating and cooling neighborhoods. With a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Stony Brook University and six years of residency in Albany, she brings a strong scientific background to contribute to the city's climate action efforts.

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June 2023-December 2023

Annabelle Trowbridge

Clean Energy Intern

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June 2023-December 2023

Maya Malcolm 

Clean Energy Intern