Student Profiles

Stanford junior Sydney Schmitter talks about what it was like to be a remote intern with the Henry’s Fork Foundation.

After completing a BLC summer internship with the Washington Water Trust, Stanford senior Naomi Ray says she wants to pursue a career working on water issues.

"The BLC has provided an academic community that I haven't found elsewhere on campus.”

“I stayed because of the people; I was surrounded by brilliant peers and supportive faculty!”

“I got so many opportunities through the Bill Lane Center, and a nice support group for all of my academic endeavors.”

Since coming to Stanford, Aja Two Crows ’21 has found a new appreciation for the American West and its indigenous communities. Now, she’s co-producing a new podcast about modern Native American experiences.

Stanford rower Sophia Boyd-Fliegel finds an academic community at the Bill Lane Center for the American West.

Stanford alumnus Nick Mascarello shares how the Bill Lane Center for the American West helped broaden his understanding of what a career in the environmental sciences can be.

Stanford alum Ron Pritipaul, ’19, shares how the Bill Lane Center helped him land a dream job with an iconic Western clothing brand.

Christina Morrisett '15 spent a summer working at the Henry's Fork Foundation, an experience that reinforced her desires for a career serving rural communities. 

Fiona Noonan '17 credits her summer internship at Yellowstone National Park with helping her understand how important “place” is to understanding issues that cross the West.

Stanford Alum Connie Huynh Fife says the connections she made at the Bill Lane Center helped guide her to a career in local government. Today she works for her hometown of Chula Vista, California.

Stanford alumnus Caleb Smith shares how his time on the Farm helped propel him into a career in local government.

A connection made through the Bill Lane Center helped Makena Wong, MS ’20, land a job in environmental planning after graduation.