The Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with the University Career Center and the Alumni Association, hosted a sustainability career panel on March 26th, 2025, at the University Career Center in Hornbake Library South. The panel aimed to guide students in exploring career opportunities in environmental and sustainability-related fields
Four UMD alumni participated as panelists for the event: Dr. Samara Nehemiah ‘15 who is a Stock Assessment Scientist at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, Omid Barr ‘18 who is a Community Engagement Specialist at MDB, Inc., a public health and environmental consulting firm, Harry Huntley ‘20 who is the Agriculture Policy Lead at the Environmental Policy Innovation Center, and Sushanth Gupta ’22 who is an Environmental Planner at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
The panelists shared valuable insights from their career journeys and offered advice on navigating the job market as young professionals. They provided tips they wished they had known earlier, highlighted essential soft skills for career success, and opportunities that help them succeed in their careers. At the end of the panel, students had the opportunity to network with the panelists and ask individualized questions. The event was open to both students and alumni, attracting a diverse audience from various majors.
Missed the event? The Sustainability Career Panel is an annual event hosted by the Office of Sustainability every spring. Stay tuned for the 2026 panel! Check out our upcoming events for Earth Month 2025!
