ESM Alumni and Class of 2023

Class Recognition

Recent graduates of the Energy Studies Minor (ESM) are honored and celebrated with a reception and a tri-colored cord representing the successful completion of the minor. The colors of navy, green, and white represent ND Energy's mission to create a clean and sustainable energy future for all (green/white) in a responsible, powerful, and impactful way (blue). Graduates also receive a Certificate of Completion signed by the ESM Academic Advisor Peter C. Burns. 

Meet the Class of 2023 and view Ceremony Photos.
 

Alumni Network

Graduates of the Energy Studies Minor (ESM) are invited to join the ESM Alumni Network to keep abreast of energy-related research initiatives, educational programs, and other related events and activities at the University of Notre Dame. As a network member, graduates will receive ND Energy's biannual newsletter and annual report, notifications of major events such as the annual Notre Dame Energy Week and Research Symposium, as well as invitations to promote the minor through personal quotes, presentations, promotional materials, and events. View past graduating classes: 20222021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.

ESM graduates may join the alumni network at anytime by completing the following form:

New Member Form

Current members may update their employment and contact information by completing the following form: 

Current Member Updates

Alumni Network Members

Last Name First Name Graduation Year Current Employment
Ambrose Nicholas 2023 M&A Consultant
Ernst & Young, LLP
Atwood Margaret 2022 Gas Transmission Engineer
National Grid
Benavides Rodrigo 2018 Data Scientist
Sigma Alimentos, Monterrey, Mexico
Bergamotto Dante 2020 Technology Analyst
Morgan Stanley, New York City
Braimah Humu 2023 Investment Banking Analyst
Marathon Capital
Brown Jim 2014 Corporate Development Associate
Federal Signal Corporation
Burke Rory 2018 Staff Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Carillo Mike 2017 Audit Staff Assistant
Deloitte, New York 
Clancy Caitlin 2023 Development Analyst
D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments, NYC, New York
Clancy Kevin 2019 Investment Banking Analyst
Lincoln International
Clarizio Tessa 2017 Junior Project Engineer
Nicholas O'Dwyer E4, Dublin, Ireland
Collins Hannah 2022 Undecided
Conrath Kirsten 2014 Commodity Risk Lead
Integrated Supply and Trading at BP
Darst Hannah 2013 Associate Project Manager
David Powers & Associates, San Jose CA
DeGrave Christopher 2016 Research Scientist
Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 
De La Paz Samuel 2022 Jesuit Volunteer Corp
Drysdale Jake 2020 DPhil candidate, University of Oxford
Condensed Matter Physics
Duffy Edgar 2019 Associate
Stax, Inc., Chicago, IL
Eckburg Thomas 2020 Web Developer
Eckmann Stefan 2016 Project Manager
NextEra Energy Resources (NEER)
Farr Kelsey 2021 ESTEEM Program
University of Notre Dame
Fontaine Patrick 2023 Automation Engineer (Rotational)
Precision Castparts Corporation, Ogden, UT
Francesconi Madelyn 2020 Healthcare Consulting Analyst
Huron Consulting Group, Chicago, IL
Gannon Brian 2022 United States Marine Corps
Second Lieutenant
Gazda Marc 2016 Owner
Gazda Urban Design Studio
Georgi Gracie 2019 Associate, Associate Development Program
Silicon Valley Bank
Guckenberger Jimmy 2021 Undecided
Herrmann Brian 2016 Structural Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
Hiott Nathaniel 2023 Graduate Student
Northwestern University Materials Science Department
Horvath Ian 2023 Power Systems Engineer
Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, IL
Hottinger Kevin 2019 Manufacturing Leadership Program
WR Grace, Columbia, MD
Isner Jordan 2020 Analyst
Dean Capital Investments Management, Washington, D.C.
Jen Sarah 2017 Supply Chain Finance Analyst
General Electric Renewables
Joyce Brian 2013 Scientist, Storm Surge Risk and Modeling
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Kay Patricia 2017 Environmental Assurance Engineer
The Lubrizol Corporation
Kerr Emma 2022 M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Trinity College Dublin
Kilmartin Cara 2022 Chemical Engineer
RTI International
Klein Ashley 2022 Operations Management Leadership Program
GE Aviation
Krah Kathleen 2015 Energy Modeling Engineer
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
Kress Michael 2013 Insights Sr. Manager
LinkedIn
Leonard Joseph 2015 JD Candidate
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Ludwig Erin 2022 Business Development Analyst
Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions
Maag Erik 2017 Analyst
Origination for Invenergy, Chicago
Mallot Jackson 2023 Investment Banking Analyst
Piper Sandler Technology Group
Martin Abigail 2021 Graduate Trading Development Program
British Petroleum
Matheny Austin 2018 Executive Director
St. Joseph County Democratic Party
McLaughlin Brady 2019 Implementation Services
Epic, Verona, WI
Medrano Anna 2023 Engineering Leadership Program
Carrier
Metzler Christian 2016 Financial Analyst
Goldman Sachs
Mines Abby 2018 Associate, Consumer Banking Leadership Program
Discover Bank
Minor Kylie 2019 Graduate Development Program
BP Integrated Supply, Trading, Marketing, & Originations
Miram Alexander 2015 Chief of Staff
JustFoodForDogs
Moran Kelly 2021 Solar PV Design Engineer
174 Power Global
Murrell-Thomas Isaiah 2022 M.Eng. in Environmental Engineering
University of Notre Dame
Poole Nicholas 2022 Ph.D. Candidate, North Carolina State University
Nuclear Engineering
Prussack Kelly 2019 Military and Civil Space Engineer
PDP Program for Northrop Grumman, Azusa, CA
Puno Isabel 2021 BIM/VDC Engineer Intern
VIATechnik
Reitz Dan 2014 Energy Engineer
Siemens Smart Infrastructure
Roche Patrick 2022 Associate
L.E.K. Consulting
Roddy Brian 2015 Consultant III
Utilities International
Ross Marisa 2019 Pending Responses from Employers
Schools Ryan 2017 Global Supply Manager
Tesla, Inc., Fremont, CA
Schultz Benjamin 2018 Chemical Engineer
Eastern Research Group, Inc. 
Senn Tara 2022 Chemical Engineer
Coast Southwest
Smith Jacob 2022 Project Manager
Epic Systems
Sonsalla Tyler 2014 Ph.D. candidate, Louisiana Tech University
Photovoltaics and Waste Heat Scavenging 
Sperbeck Kala 2018 Accounting Associate
Acrisure LLC, Caledonia, MI
Stahl Melissa 2014 Senior Manager, Research & Advisory
The Health Management Academy, Arlington VA
Stockwell Carson 2023 Energy Consultant
Wood Mackenzie
Stoxen Wynn 2017 Project Engineer
Clark Construction, San Francisco, CA
Torgerson David 2021 Senior Analyst
Cardinal Health
Tursaliev Dastan 2023 Integration Engineer
Epic Systems
Van Blunk Alexis 2021 M.S. in Environmental/Coastal Engineering
North Carolina State University
Walker Lauren 2022 ESTEEM Program
University of Notre Dame
Wayer Greyson 2014 Private Equity Associate
SkyKnight Capital
Zidar Declan 2018 Financial Analyst
Amazon, Seattle, WA