Michelle Van Hilten, '18

College of Forestry

Michelle Van Hilten, ’18
College of Forestry

With a passion for sustainability and nature, Michelle van Hilten received the 2018 Graduating Class Distinguished Student Award, the top student honor given at OSU-Cascades. Following an impressive academic career — including conducting marine research in Cambodia, working as an environmental educator, traveling to rural Tanzania communities and serving as a trip leader for Cascades Adventures — she seamlessly transitioned to professional success. Working as a senior associate in business development for a global nonprofit, Michelle has successfully contributed to projects on deforestation, ecosystem conversion and human rights through her research, report writing and work advising companies.

Kathleen "Kae" McCarthy, Ph.D. '22

Derek Abbey, ’99

Sonia Camacho, '21, MEng '22

Adrienne Livingston, '96

Jeanne Carver, M.S. '79

Mar'quis Bryant-Morgan, '21

Ask Alumni | Expanding Your Network and Building Your Professional Brand

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In this Ask Alumni webcast, OSU supporter Ellen Recko — a LinkedIn profile expert, career coach and former Intel director — will teach you how to leverage LinkedIn to research companies and connect with the people who matter in your industry.

Ask Alumni | Maximizing LinkedIn with a Powerful Profile

Dec 10, 2024

In this Ask Alumni webcast, OSU supporter Ellen Recko — a LinkedIn profile expert, career coach and former Intel director — will share valuable insights on how to make your LinkedIn profile work effectively for you.

Travel Talk | Essence of India: A Global Perspective on Ecology & Culture

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Discover India’s rich cultural tapestry, its evolving role on the global stage and its impactful conservation efforts through Khanna’s personal stories and insights.

Ask Alumni | Stress, Sleep and Self-Care: Balancing Your Well-Being

Oct 22, 2024

This virtual workshop with Matthew Rensi, Ph.D. ’21, a licensed professional clinical counselor, focuses on the critical connection between stress management, quality sleep and effective self-care.