2010 College Student Interns
Pictured left to right at Grand Canyon West on Hualapai tribal land: Joni Fuenmayor, Logan Slock, Prestene Garnenez, and Gepetta Billie.
Photo from Connie Brooks
Learn more about the Tribal Energy Program's 2010 college student interns, including their educational backgrounds, research papers, a testimonial, and photos.
Joni Fuenmayor (Navajo)
Degrees:
- A.A.S. Energy Systems, Navajo Technical College, Crownpoint, New Mexico
- B.A. Studio Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
Research paper: What's in 880 Watts? An Exploration of the Basic Electrical Power Connections between a Residential Photovoltaic System and an Appliance
Gepetta Billie (Navajo)
Degrees:
- M.C.R.P. Community & Regional Planning, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- B.A. Environmental Planning & Design, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- A.A.S. Civil Engineering Technology, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Prestene Garnenez (Navajo)
Degrees:
- M.A. Urban Planning, University of California-Los Angeles, California
- B.S. Biology and minor in Mathematics, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico
Research paper: Renewable Energy in Indian Country: Working to Build a Sustainable Community Using Renewable Energy Resources in Hualapai Nation
Logan Slock (Hopi/Choctaw)
Degree: B.A. Liberal Arts with focus in Environmental Studies, Johnson State College, Johnson, Vermont
Research paper: Achieving Overall Betterment of Energy Resource Use in Tribal Communities
Intern Testimonial
"It was really nice when an elderly community member…told me he was 'happy to see young Indians involved in these issues and getting their education.' His comment gave me a sense of pride in what we are doing and it made me realize that we are making a difference."
— Logan Slock