Student & Alumni Stories

MES Students and Alumni Block

Desra Arriyadi, MES ’25

Climate change professional

From Indonesia to the United States to China and back, Desra Arriyadi traveled across the globe to expand his knowledge on climate change and resource management to advance the cause of environmental conservation in his home country.

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Richa Desai, MES '17

Sustainability Director, Sabert Corporation

Discover more about tailoring your curriculum in the MES program and explore Richa’s global corporate sustainability project with UNICEF.

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Akudo Ejelonu, MPH ’17/MES ’18/MA '19

PhD candidate, Demography and Population Studies, University of Pennsylvania

Learn about the dual degree program that provided Akudo opportunities to make connections between fields, professions, countries, and identities.

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Alison Fetterman, MES '16

Bird Conservation Associate and Northeast Motus Project Manager, Willistown Conservation Trust

Hear more about field studies, program flexibility and peer connections from Alison, a passionate ornithologist.

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David Groff, MES '16

Research Assistant, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Learn how David’s MES experience took him to thrilling field locations, including Puerto Rico, for his concentration in environmental biology.

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Greg Kelder, MES '10

Environmental Division SVP and Head of Claims, Great American Insurance Group

Explore global opportunities through Greg, who traveled to Jordan, Stockholm and Antarctica during his time in the MES program.

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Kristen King, MES/MEng/MS ’17

Sustainability Director, Ardagh Group

Explore how our multi-master’s program allowed Kristen to draw on every element of her interdisciplinary education in China, France, and the US.

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John Miller, MES '18

Mitigation Liaison, FEMA

Get a front row seat to environmental policy-making with John, who worked with the US Senate and Congress during two different presidential administrations.

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