2019 Internship Program
Meet the Students
Student
In 2019, 14 mano-Y-ola interns worked in NRCS offices in 6 states and in Puerto Rico, learning and supporting local NRCS operations.
Placement
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Read more from students who shared how the program helped launch their careers.
Sara Espinosa
is currently working full-time as a Soil Conservationist with NRCS in Indiana, while supporting mano-Y-ola with ongoing initiatives.
Ricardo Lanzó
is currently working with mano-Y-ola as an Outreach Specialist.
Daniel Gónzalez
is currently working in a Plant Pathology research for his Master.
Alejandra Gónzalez
is currently working full-time as a Soil Conservationist with NRCS in Indiana.
Gabriela Román
is currently working in Agricultural Insurance Corporation and part time in a bakery.
Melanie Martínez
is focusing on being a full-time student in Horticulture.
Sara Espinosa
is working full-time as a Soil Conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Indiana, while supporting mano-Y-ola with ongoing initiatives.
Ricardo Lanzó
is working with mano-Y-ola as an Outreach Specialist.
Daniel Gónzalez
is researching plant pathology for his master’s degree.
Alejandra Gónzalez
is working as a Soil Conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Indiana.
Gabriela Román
is working in an agricultural insurance corporation.
Melanie Martínez
is a full-time student in Horticulture.
Gabriela Vélez
is working as a Soil Conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Raleigh, North Carolina.
José Seda
is a full-time farmer and the owner of Hacienda Salome in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.
Veronica Fontanals
is an Environmental Interpreter at Hacienda La Esperanza, in Manatí, Puerto Rico.