Meet the Director
Jes Thompson
Dr. Jessica L. Thompson is the inaugural Assistant Vice President for Sustainability at Northern Michigan University and the Director of the Sustainability Hub for Innovation and the Environment (SHINE). She previously served as a full professor in the College of Business teaching Public Relations.
She is also a trained facilitator and mediator and holds graduate certificates in Adaptive Management of Environmental Systems (University of Utah) and Sustainable Business Strategy (Harvard University). She currently serves on the U.S. National Park System Advisory Board and the Board of Directors for Michigan Energy Options as well as the Marquette Climate Adaptation Task Force and numerous editorial and professional boards.
Learn more and connect with Jes here.
To contact: jessitho@nmu.edu
Meet the Interns
Paige Whaley
Community Partnership Coordinator
Paige is an Graduate Master of Interdisciplinary Studies student at NMU. This is why Paige cares about sustainability:
"Sustainability is a broad topic that encompasses environmental, economic, social justice, and societal issues and I love that you can find the niche that you are most passionate about. Sustainability is importan...
Makaylee Kuhn
Green Athletics Coordinator
Makaylee is an Graduate Master of Interdisciplinary Studies student at NMU. This is why Makaylee cares about sustainability:
"I formed Green Athletics as an NMU student-athlete in order to combine two of my greatest passions: the environment and athletics. Starting this group has given me the opportunity to use my platform to create long-l...
Kolibri Drobish
Carbon Neutrality Intern
Kolibri is studying Ecology at NMU. This is why Kolibri cares about sustainability:
"I care about sustainability and climate action because the planet we live on depends on us to protect what is left and to decrease our dependency on fossil fuels. I want my children and grandchildren to experience the world as we have the p...
Mackenzie Geary
Social Media Communications Intern
Mack is studying Social Media Design Management with a minor in Art History. This is why Mack cares about sustainability:
"I care about sustainability because not only do I enjoy exploring the outdoors, but I believe the Earth deserves our respect. If we don’t respect our relationship with our Earth, there won’t be anything left for ...
Isabelle Honkomp
Climate Education Intern
Isabelle is studying Environmental Studies and Sustainability with minors in French and Outdoor Recreation. This is why Isabelle cares about sustainability:
"I care about sustainability because I enjoy spending time outside and want to continue to do so for as long as possible."
Miki Rogers
Sustainable Fashion Intern
Miki is an Environmental Studies and Sustainability major at NMU. This is why Miki cares about sustainability:
"Taking actions towards minimizing my global footprint and working to promote environmental restoration are things I care deeply about. I value sustainability because I feel it is necessary to take care o...