Graduate Student Placements

Our M.S. and Ph.D. graduates are highly successful in securing employment opportunities that use the skillsets that are acquired in the respective programs. The placement information below provides the employer and title of the position that each of our recent M.S. and Ph.D. graduates have obtained following the completion of their degree.

Ph.D. Graduates

Graduation YearLast NameFirst NameFaculty AdvisorAgency/Department/UnitRole/Title
2023KishoreSiddharthDale ManningUniversity of California- Riverside; School of Public PolicyPostoctoral Scholar
2022PalardyNathanMarco CostanigroUniversity of Florida, Department of Food and Resource EconomicsAssistant Professor
2022ShengDiJordan SuterPacific Northwest National LaboratoryResearch Associate
2021MendesSachintaAlessandro BonannoCenter for Policing EquityData Analyst
2021LurbeSalvadorDale ManningMountain Data Group; Fort Collins, COData Scientist
2020MulunguKelvinDale ManningUniversity of Cape Town, African Climate and Development InitiativePostdoctoral Fellow
2020GhazaryanArmenAlessandro BonannoCenters for Disease Control and Prevention; Atlanta, GAPrevention Effectiveness Fellow
2019Al-TaieKarrarJames PritchettAl Kut Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences (KJEAS)Editor
2019HrozencikAaronJordan SuterUSDA Economic Research Service, Conservation and Environment Branch; Kansas City, MOResearch Agricultural Economist
2018Van SandtAndersDawn ThilmanyUniversity of Wyoming, Department of Agricultural and Applied EconomicsAssistant Professor
2018HolderieathJasonDustin Pendell, Joleen HadrichLouisiana State University, Department of Agricultural Sciences and ForestryAssistant Professor
2017BaumanAllisonChris Goemans, Dawn ThilmanyColorado State University, Department of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsPostdoc
2017GeletaSolomonJohn LoomisLincoln University of MissouriAssistant Professor
2017MaasAlexanderChris GoemansUniversity of Idaho, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural SociologyAssistant Professor
2017SharpMistiDana HoagUniversity of Florida, Department of Food and Resource EconomicsLecturer
2016KiblerMichelleDawn ThilmanyIllinois State University, Department of AgricultureAssistant Professor
2016LeeYoo HwanGreg Graff, Dana HoagFront Range Community CollegeAdjunct Economics Instructor
2016ThompsonJadaAmanda CountrymanUniversity of Tennessee, Department of Agricultural EconomicsAssistant Professor
2016VerdoneMichaelMarshall Frasier, Andy SeidlBBC Research and Consulting; Denver, COAssociate
2015CozzensTylerNorman DalstedUSDA Foreign Agricultural Service; Washington DCAgricultural Economist
2015JanuschNicholasStephan KrollSt. Lawrence University, Department of EconomicsVisiting Assistant Professor
2015StoneJanineChris GoemansCalifornia State University-Chico, Deptartment of EconomicsAssistant Professor
2014TabatabaeiMaryamJohn LoomisIndustrial Economics, Incorporated; Cambridge MAProject Associate
2012DeselnicuOanaMarco Costanigro, Dawn ThilmanyOracle; Denver, COSurvey and Requirements Analyst
2012EvansSamuelDana HoagUniversity of California- Berkeley, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management DepartmentPostdoc
2012Goldbach(Hill)RebeccaStephen Davies, Dawn ThilmanyColorado State University, Department of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsSpecial Coordinator
2012HouLinglingDana HoagChinese Academy of Sciences, Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy; BeijingAssistant Professor
2012HuWenjingDawn Thilmany
2011DeisenrothDanielCraig Bond, John LoomisCalifornia State University- Stanislaus, Department of EconomicsAssistant Professor
2011HamCharlotteJohn LoomisNorth Carolina State University, Department of Forestry and Environmental ResourcesPostdoctoral Research Scholar
2011RichardsonLeslieJohn LoomisUS Geological Survey; Fort Collins, COEconomist
2010ThorvaldsonJenniferJames PritchettIMPLAN Group; Denver, CORegional Economist

Masters Degree Students

Graduation YearLast NameFirst NameFaculty AdvisorAgency/Department/UnitRole/Title
2023SchuckSkylerDawn ThilmanyColorado Governor's Office of State Planning & BudgetingEconomist and Budget Analyst
2023LallamentLucJesse BurkhardtIntegral ConsultingEnvironmental and Natural Resource Economic Analyst
2022WallaceKelleyJordan SuterUS Geological Survey; Fort Collins, COResearch Assistant
2022WrigleyAdamJordan Suter, Ali HillSouthwick AssociatesResearch Analyst
2022PlattTerrellStephen KoontzCattlefax; Denver COMarket Analyst
2022RameyHoldenStephen KoontzCattlefax; Denver COMarket Analyst
2021EdmondsonHaileyDawn ThilmanyThe Food CorridorSales Development Manager
2021LeeMarissaJordan Suter, Jude BayhamCadmus GroupClean Energy Analyst
2021HensenReidAli HillQuivira Coalition; Santa Fe, NMRanch Planning Advisor
2021KossGalJordan Suter, Dale ManningUniversity of California- Davis, Department of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsPh.D. Candidate
2020LoveErinDawn ThilmanyRTI International, Center for Applied Economics and Strategy; Research Triangle Park, NCEconomist
2020NorrisCarolineJosh BerningFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond; Richmond, VAIntermediate Research Analyst
2019DideroNicoleBecca JablonskiUSDA, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service; Fort Collins, COContracted Economist
2019GiraudAngeliqueGregory GraffColorado State University, Colorado Water CenterWater Outreach Coordinator
2019KelleyTimDaniel MooneyNew Mexico Public Regulation Commission, Utilities BureauPublic Utilities Economist
2019LongAbbyBecca JablonskiUniversity of Arkansas, Agricultural PolicyPh.D. Candidate
2019MooreLaceyJordan SuterState of Utah, Division of Water Resources; Salt Lake City, UTGIS and Economic Analyst
2019SteinSamStephan KrollColorado Water Conservation Board; Denver, COProgram Manager
2019SwartzentruberRyanAndy SeidlUniversity of Tennessee, Department of EconomicsPh.D. Candidate
2018FaheyShannonJoleen HadrichAvalara; Seattle, WAResearch Analyst
2018FlyrMattJesse BurkhardtUS Geological Survey; Fort Collins, COEconomist
2018LinnellPatrickSteve KoontzCattlefax; Denver COMarket Analyst
2018NaaszEllieBecca JablonskiDakota Resources; Renner, SDCommunity Impact Director
2018SheridanClaireBecca JablonskiCorona Environmental Consulting; Braintree, MAResource Economist
2017Al MaamariAaishaAmanda CountrymanColorado State University, Department of Agricultural and Resource EconomicsPh.D. Candidate
2017ChristensenChadDawn ThilmanyUniversity of Wisconsin, Department of Agricultural and Applied EconomicsPh.D. Candidate
2017DodgeLynnSteve KoontzJ.R. Simplot Company; Boise, IDSales Planning
2017OrlandoTonyDana HoagThe Freshwater Trust; Boise, IDEcosystem Services Analyst
2017SheplerRyanJordan SuterDenver Water; Denver, COSenior Planner
2017SinclairWilsonAmanda CountrymanUSDA Economic Research Service; Kansas City, MOAgricultural Economist
2017UferDanielleAmanda CountrymanMichigan State University, Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource EconomicsPh.D. Candidate
2016BockelmannTroy R.Marshall FrasierCattlefax; Denver COAnalyst
2016ByrneAnneJoleen HadrichCornell University, Department of Applied Economics and ManagementPh.D. Candidate
2016CookRachel M.James PritchettArdent Mills; Denver, COFinancial Specialist
2016FlynnPatrick B.Dana HoagBrendle Group; Fort Collins, COAnalyst
2016HoganPatrickJordan SuterSouthwick Associates; Fernandina Beach, FLResearch Analyst
2016MongerRandallJordan SuterDNV-GL; Portland, MEEnergy Analyst
2015CollieSamuelJordan SuterUniversity of California Santa Barbara, Bren School of Environmnet, Science and ManagementPh.D. Candidate
2015EkohSusanAndy Seidl, Jordan SuterSkeo Solutions; Charlottesville, VAIntern Associate
2015EnghiadAliakbarDawn ThilmanyRobert Half; Fort Collins, COFinancial Advisor
2015LeeSzu-YinDustin PendellInstitute of Economic Research; Taipei, TaiwanResearch Assistant
2015LukichevaNataliaGreg Graff
2015Lund SneeTorstenAndy SeidlPacific Gas & Electric; San Francisco, CAFinancial Analyst
2015MillionAaronDana Hoag
2015VillarDanielChris GoemansPeace Corps MadagascarFood Security Advisor
2015WeissDavidJohn LoomisNorthern Economics, Inc.; Anchorage, AKProject Consultant
2014BehrerArnold P.Andy SeidlHarvard University, Kennedy SchoolPh.D. Candidate
2014EunSung TaeJohn LoomisTexas A&M, Department of Agricultural EconomicsPh.D. Candidate
2014FieldsJustinChris GoemansFort Collins Utilities; Fort Collins, CORate Analyst
2014MillerJohn A.Jordan SuterNational Renewable Energy Laboratory; Golden, COStrategic Energy Analysis Program Participant
2014QuayBrianJohn Loomis
2014Schein DobbJenniferJohn LoomisUSDA Forest ServiceEconomist
2014SongaDominiqueDawn ThilmanyMeijer Inc.; Grand Rapids, MIMarketing Analyst
2014SwanepoelGrahamJoleen HadrichBunge North America; St. Louis, MOMarket Analyst
2013BennettAshleyJohn LoomisSeattle City Lights; Seattle, WAResource Planning Analyst
2013JohnsonJordanKellie Enns
2013KesslerBethMarshall Frasier, Dustin PendellColorado State University, Cooperative Institute for Research in the AtmosphereAssociate Manager of Finance
2013KhucQuy VanJohn LoomisColorado State University, Department of Forest and Rangeland StewardshipPh.D. Candidate
2013MaassAmeliaJames PritchettInternal Revenue ServiceTemporary Clerk
2013NelsonRonaldChris Goemans, James PritchettMinnesota Attorney General's OfficeUtilities Economist
2013PattarachonKanokkonGreg Graff
2013SalconeJakeJames PritchettInternational Union for Conservation of Nature, Oceanic Regional Office, FijiEnvironmental Economist
2013SidwellJennyJames Pritchett
2012AlhassanMustaphaMarshall Frasier, John Loomis
2012AlnaserIbrahim QJohn Loomis
2012ApplebyChristopherMarco CostanigroDairy Farmers of America; Kansas City, MOMarketing/ Member Services Specialist
2012BrandessAndrewDana HoagFrontier Airlines; Denver, COFinancial Analyst
2012ChoChul-guDustin Pendell
2012Clark (Nee Mcguire)MadilynneDustin PendellAg Association Management; Kennewick, WAAccount Executive
2012HuberChristopherJennifer BondUS Geological Survey; Fort Collins, COEconomist
2012KasbergKevinJohn LoomisCentral Valley Project Water Association; Sacramento, CAExecutive Director
2012LarsenErikCraig Bond, Chris GoemansUS Geological Survey; Fort Collins, COEconomist
2012MortensonRyan ADustin Pendell, Jay ParsonsUSDA-Risk Management Agency; Spokane, WARisk Management Specialist
2012ParachiniNicholasStephen Davies, Norm DalstedCommunity College of Aurora, COBusiness Department Economics Lead Faculty
2012SerbinaLarisaChris Goemans, James PritchettUS Geological Survey; Fort Collins, COEconomist
2012ZhuYuefeng (Alex Mars)Dawn ThilmanyThe Education University of Hong Kong, Department of Asian and Policy StudiesPh.D. Candidate
2011BaumanAllisonDawn ThilmanyDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State UniversityPh.D. Candidate
2011HicksErinAndy Seidl, Gorm Kipperberg
2011McternanJamesJohn Loomis
2011NicolettiChristopherStephan KrollInternational Development Enterprises; Boulder, COResearch Evaluation Specialist
2011Phillips GoldenbergMeganDawn ThilmanyWPM Consulting; Boulder, COFood Systems and Policy Associate
2011StoneJanineChris GoemansDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State UniversityPh.D. Candidate
2010Al-HashimJawad I.Stephen Davies, Chris Goemans
2010AlamriYosef A.Stephen Davies
2010CarterJeremyStephen Davies, James Pritchett
2010CozzensTylerDustin PendellDepartment of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State UniversityPh.D. Candidate
2010De BritoPaulo R.Stephen Davies
2010GascoigneWilliam R.Dana HoagUS Geological Survey; Fort Collins, COResearch Economist
2010GreathouseBrianDustin PendellYosemite Farm Credit; Turlock, CACredit Analyst
2010MccullockKatelynDana HoagLivestock Marketing Information Center; Denver, CODairy and Forage Economist
2010ThomasCatherineCraig Bond, Chris GoemansUS Geological Survey; Fort Collins, COEconomist