Branden Quintana
Cochiti Pueblo
Summary
Passionate environmental science student with hands-on experience in community-oriented sustainability initiatives. Proven ability in data analysis and GIS, facilitating impactful projects that enhance community resilience and environmental stewardship. Maintaining values in accordance with Indigenous background.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
PDC Department of Natural Resources Intern
Pueblo De Cochiti
Cochiti Pueblo
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Worked with community elders to secure agricultural yields.
- Created a timeline of how the current presidential administration could affect the community's available water.
- Assisted in resolving livestock overgrazing.
PDC Planning Intern
Pueblo De Cochiti
Cochiti Pueblo
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Presented comprehensive sustainability developments to the community and tribal government.
- Incorporated aspects of Indigenous culture, language, and values in several action plans.
- Assessed threats to the community, surveying community members' priorities, and concerns.
GIS Intern
Help New Mexico
Cochiti Pueblo
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in field data collection to support ongoing GIS projects.
- Provided maps and services to community members.
- Mapped water resources and community areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2029
Skills
- Environmental assessment and sustainability planning
- Geographic information systems and GIS surveying
- Data analysis and project management
- Community engagement and stakeholder collaboration
- Risk interpretation and outcome evaluation
Timeline
PDC Department of Natural Resources Intern
Pueblo De Cochiti
06.2025 - 08.2025
PDC Planning Intern
Pueblo De Cochiti
06.2024 - 08.2024
GIS Intern
Help New Mexico
07.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of New Mexico