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Lowell Cottle
Geography, 1998
After 15 years working as an environmental consultant, Lowell Cottle moved on to work for the state at the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board as a Senior Environmental Scientist. He manages the compliance and enforcement unit for Construction and Industrial sites for 22 counties in the Central Valley. In addition to this, he also manages the Cannabis Unit. Lowell is excited to manage a team that inspects industrial and construction sites for compliance with State and Federal Water Codes, where he can really make a difference! Lowell's team investigates and tracks down potential sources of pollution from stormwater exposure and works with facility/site owners to comply with the Clean Water Act.
Michael Edward Kauffmann
Biological Sciences, 2012
Michael just published his sixth book on California Trees. Read more about "Discover California’s Native Trees: A Guide to the Arboreal Wonders of the Golden State."
Aidan Branney
Wildlife, 2018
After earning his bachelor's degree in Wildlife in 2018 and completing a master's in Range and Wildlife Management at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University Kingsville in 2022, he is now pursuing his PhD at the University of Georgia-Athens. His dissertation research will revolve around lion spatial ecology and predator-prey dynamics in Etosha National Park, Namibia. This summer, he will begin data collection and monitor lions via GPS collars and trail cameras in and outside the National Park. The wildlife program at Humboldt set him up in the best possible way to pursue wildlife research across species and the world.
Benjamin Scott Endsley
Politics, 2024
Currently, Benjamin is a legislative aide in the office of Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, working on legislation related to housing, medical training and education, and agriculture.
Andrew C. Torres
Philosophy, 2017
Since graduating from Humboldt, Andrew Torres earned his M.A. in Philosophy from San Jose State University, where his research focused on the intersection of philosophy and anxiety, leading to published papers and academic presentations. Currently, he is pursuing an EdD in Education while teaching at the high school level, blending his philosophical background with practical pedagogy. His work continues to explore critical thinking, mental health, and student engagement in education.
Suzan Homsombath
Forestry & Wildland Resources, 2017
Suzan is living in the Sierra Nevada foothills, practicing forestry and growing her career as a forester.
John and Linda Rubert
Business Administration, 1978
John and Linda met at Humboldt State in 1972 square dancing with the Lumberjacks and Jill’s. After 34 years of running a business, they are retired now and enjoy their cabin on Hayden Lake in Northern Idaho.
Pete Narensky
Journalism, 1995
Recently retired after 24 years of service with the U.S. Customs Service and Department of Homeland Security serving as a Criminal Investigator. Mr. Narensky most recently achieved the rank of Assistant Special Agent in Charge and led a Financial Crimes Taskforce in Long Beach, CA. Mr. Narensky has started a second career working as Head of Security for the West Coast for a large global logistics company.
Joanie Stadtherr Cahill
Recreation Administration, 1985
Joanie Stadtherr Cahill was recently ordained a deacon in the Episcopal Church. Joanie and her husband, Brian Cahill ('81 Natural Resource Planning and Interpretation) both retired from long careers with California State Parks. They live in the Folsom area with their daughter Erin.
Danial Nayeri
Wildlife, 2023
After earning his master’s degree in Wildlife from Cal Poly Humboldt, Danial moved to College Station, Texas, to begin a new journey as a Ph.D. student. Danial is currently a research graduate assistant at Texas A&M University, working in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Lab under the supervision of Dr. Gerard Kyle. Danial's research focuses on human-wildlife conflict mitigation through the lens of social psychology. His experience at Humboldt helped shape him into a more competent and prepared graduate student.