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Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Reanna Byrnes
Reanna, of Laingsburg, will be attending South Dakota State University to pursue a master's degree in Animal Science. Reanna’s parents are Robert and Melissa Byrnes and both work for the Air Quality Division in
Constitution Hall.
Riley Leinbach
Riley, of Lansing, will be attending Northern Michigan University to study Acting and English. Riley’s parent is Abby Leinbach, who works for the Remediation and Redevelopment Division in Constitution Hall.
Caiden McDonald
Caiden, of Lansing, will be attending Michigan State University to study Economics and Finance. Caiden’s parent is Paul McDonald, who works in the Finance Division in
Constitution Hall.
Julia Occhipinti
Julia,of Jenison, will be attending the University of Michigan to study Biomedical Engineering. Julia’s parent is Matt Occhipinti, who works from Water Resources Division in the
Grand Rapids District Office.
Joseph Soave
Joseph, of Fowlerville, will be attending Michigan State University to study Human Biology. Joseph’s parent is Beverly Soave, who works for the Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division in the Jackson
District Office.
Bryant Welch
Bryant, of Okemos, will be attending the University of Michigan to pursue a master's degree in Movement Science. Bryant’s parent is Anita Singh, who works for the Environmental Support Division in Constitution Hall.
Samantha Franks
Samantha, of Lansing, will be
attending Lansing Community College to study Communications. Samantha is a EGLE employee working in the Remediation and Redevelopment Division in Constitution Hall.
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Department of Natural Resources
Lucy Barnard
Lucy will be attending the University of Miami where she is studying oceanography. Lucy’s mother, Joanne Foreman, works in the Executive Division in Lansing.
Mimi Gowenlock
Mimi will be attending Ferris State University pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Her dad, Quincy Gowenlock, serves as a detective in the Law Enforcement Division-Environmental Investigations Section.
Caitlin Kerry
Caitlin will be attending Central Michigan University as a pre-med student in the pediatrics program. Caitlin’s father, Robert Kerry, works for Fisheries Division at the Harrietta
Field Station.
Austin Macera
Austin will be attending Cleary University pursing a bachelor’s degree in human resource management and has been accepted into the master’s program. Austin works for Parks and Recreation Division at South Higgins Lake State Park.
Nathan Malloch
Nathan will be attending Michigan State University where he is working towards his bachelor’s degree with a double major in fisheries and wildlife/forestry. His dad is Captain David Malloch of our Law
Enforcement Division.
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Ainsley Brezvai
Ainsley, of Hudson, is a freshman and is attending Sienna Heights University seeking a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Med. Ainsley’s father, Joseph, works for the Agricultural Development Bureau, Food and Agricultural Business Development Division.
Tessa Felsk
Tessa, of Marion, is a freshman and will be attending Michigan State University seeking a bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education. Tessa’s father, Joshua, works for the Bureau of Food Safety and Animal Health, Human Food Division.
Isla
McCubbin-Green
Isla, of Freeland, is a freshman and is attending the University of Michigan seeking a dual Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Business Administration. Isla’s mother, Andria, works for the Bureau of Environment and Sustainability, Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division.
Hailey Throne
Hailey, of Corunna, is a freshman and will be attending Saginaw Valley State University seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Hailey’s mother, Heather, works for the Agricultural Development Bureau, Food and Agricultural Business
Development Division.
Landon Yokum
Landon, of Plainwell, is a freshman and is attending Western Michigan University seeking a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater & Design. Landon’s mother, Julie, works for the Bureau of Environment and Sustainability, Pesticide and Plant Pest
Management Division.