MES 40th Anniversary

The Evergreen State College

Author Averi Azar

Thomas B. Rainey, Ph.D., Evergreen Faculty 1972-2022, MES Director 1986-1989

“I have been a historian ever since I knew the meaning of the word, a life long slave of Clio, the muse of history.” Military Service: U. S. Navy, 1954-59 Navy Hospital Corpsman, HM1 USNR, attached to the Marine Corps… Continue Reading →

Xitlali Herrera, 2023 Cohort

Hello! My name is Xitlali Herrera and I am a soon to be graduate (class of 2025) of the MES program. I was raised in Granger, WA during my K-12 years. I received my AA at Yakima Valley College and… Continue Reading →

Michael Menefee, 1996 Cohort

Michael has been a Research Associate at the Colorado Natural Heritage Program for over 20 years working in conservation science. He has expertise in report writing, geographic information systems, spatial analysis, information technology, graphic design, desktop publishing, project administration, public… Continue Reading →

Yonit Yogev, 2014 Cohort

Prior to starting the program, I was an RN for 25 years, was ready for a change and dreamed of working for the National Park Service. My thesis topic became my passion; entitled “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the National… Continue Reading →

Ted Whitesell, MES and Evergreen Faculty 1999-2020 & MES Director 2005–2009

I have worked for environmental protection, environmental education, sustainability and social justice in diverse settings and in many places, including Colorado, Alaska, Brazil and Washington State. In the states of Colorado, Alaska, and Washington, I have worked since 1970 for… Continue Reading →

Mackenzie (Mack) Kleiva, 2023 Cohort

As a current MES student, I am looking forward to connecting with so many of you who have made it through and found meaningful ways to apply your MES learning to your careers. I originally graduated Evergreen in 2019 with… Continue Reading →

Nat Kelly, 2023 Cohort

I have a BS in Geology from UMass Amherst and the topography and volcanoes of Washington is what initially drew me to the area. After spending some years with lots of time to hike around, I became more interested and… Continue Reading →

Laureen Dulo, 2024 Cohort

Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Laureen is an international student who has been fortunate to embark on an enriching academic journey at Cottey College, an independent liberal arts and sciences women’s college in Nevada, Missouri. She began her college career majoring… Continue Reading →

Dave Milne, Faculty 1971-2003

Since retiring from Evergreen in 2003, Dave has enjoyed excellent health (well, with a few tempor­ary setbacks), fixed up & enjoy­ed to the max an old farm with house barn orchard and wet­lands near Shelton, continued his participation in the… Continue Reading →

Aja Irons, 2025 Cohort

Entering into the MES program with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music! Connect with me at: ajaleigh.irons@gmail.com

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