CONTACTS
We understand that choosing a university and major can be intimidating. We want to help you feel comfortable with your choice!
Please, feel free to contact any of the following people for more information on Creighton's Energy Technology Program, being a woman within it, and any general college questions.
These contacts are also available to network with, so if you are interested in a field see if one of them can aid you in your future!
If you want to learn more about Creighton's Energy Technology Program please click here.
Student Contacts
ALA'A RAYYAN
Ala'a is currently a senior majoring in Energy Science with a minor in Mathematics from Bellevue, NE. She plans to attend graduate school for sustainable design following her undergraduate graduation in May 2016.
E-Mail her at Ala'aRayyan@Creighton.edu
KAREN SASS
Karen is currently a senior Energy Technology and Applied Physical Analysis Major from Chatfield, MN. She plans to become an energy consultant after graduating in December 2016.
E-Mail her at KarenSass@Creighton.edu
STASHA THOMAS
Stasha is currently a senior Energy Science Major and Mathematics Minor from Tucson, AZ. She plans to attend graduate school for architecture following her undergraduate graduation in May 2016.
E-Mail her at StashaThomas@Creighton.edu
Professional Contacts
BRIANNA BACA
Brianna Baca was the first to graduate from Creighton University with a minor in the Energy Technology Program. She has worked as an Assistant Project Developer at Bluestem Energy Solutions, LLC in Omaha, Nebraska. She is now working in Kansas City with a Renewable Energy Development company, Tradewind Energy.
E-Mail her at briannabaca@creighton.edu
RENA BECKER
Rena Becker was a Career and Mentoring Counselor at Creighton University. Rena was also the Director of Recruitment at University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the College of Engineering. She has aided many students in completing both their educational and career goals. She is very helpful in student development in interviews, cover letter writing, resume writing, and more in order for students to obtain their end goal.
KATIE BRUCKMAN
Katie Bruckman was involved in the Energy Technology Program for two years at Creighton University as the Assistant Director of the Program. She is now a Research and Costing Analysist with National Indemnity Company in Omaha, Nebraska.
E-Mail her at kgarrettbruckman@gmail.com
ERIN CHEESE
Erin Cheese joined the SunShot team at the Solar Energy Technologies Office, US Dept of Energy, in August 2015 as a Junior Fellow. She works on a variety of projects including the STEP solar workforce training initiative and National Community Solar Partnership, as well as a project to understand the impact of government research funding on the acceleration of the solar industry. Prior to joining SunShot, Erin served on the Nebraskans for Solar board of directors. She received her B.S. in Energy Science and Applied Physical Analysis from Creighton University.
E-Mail her at erinmcheese@gmail.com
BARBARA DILLY
Dr. Dilly is an associate professor at Creighton University in Cultural Anthropology. She teaches several of the anthropology centered courses withing the Energy Technology program that focus on energy, environment, and the people involved. She is very much involved in sustainability at Creighton Univeristy in Omaha, Nebraska.
TESS EDMONDS
Tess Edmonds worked as the Associate Director and as an instructor in the Creighton Univeristy Energy Technology Program for two years. She aided in launching the program. She is now a Design Facilitator and Consultant with Independent Consulting in San Francisco, California.