My name is Niyah Banfill and I am a Trout Unlimited summer intern in Michigan.
I am an incoming sophomore at Central Michigan University, majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Chemistry.
I began working alongside Trout Unlimited through their Rogue River Green Team when I was a junior at Rockford High School and spent two summers on the Green Team.
This summer, I am interning with Trout Unlimited for my second year, focusing on implementing sustainable habits within my community.
I am excited to be a mentor for the Green Team because the opportunity I had as a high school student helped me establish pursuing a career in the environmental field.
My passion for the outdoors began in sixth grade when I was placed in the Earth Keepers magnet at East Rockford Middle School. Through the magnet, I learned the importance of our waterways and keeping our earth green.
Once I reached high school, I discovered my love for chemistry, which also helped me find a focus to tie in with my major.
In my free time, I love to kayak and hike on nearby trails with my friends and family. My experiences with Trout Unlimited have fulfilled my passion for the outdoors, and I am very excited for the opportunity to work with them again!