Student Staff

The North Carolina PFAS Testing Network employs undergraduate interns who provide support to the Management Office located at UNC Wilmington’s Center for Marine Science.

Interns come from a variety of educational backgrounds, and the program office seeks interns with strong communication skills and a creative approach to problem solving. Their work responsibilities include assisting in updating network resources, participating in community outreach, planning network events, researching PFAS policy and regulations, and maintaining day-to-day operations at the office. Intern support is critical for Network management success.

Fall 2024

Reece Taylor (Hometown: Morgantown, WV) is a senior Marine Biology major with a Conservation concentration.

Nat Pressley (Hometown: Wilmington, NC) is a senior majoring in Environmental Science and Theater Studies with concentrations in Conservation and Musical Theatre Performance.

Summer 2024

Maggie Mead (Hometown: Wilmington, NC) is a sophomore majoring in History and Economics at UNC-Chapel Hill.