Our Interns

2026/27 Ignite Institute Interns

Intern Photo - Savannah Donoho

Savannah Donoho 

Hello! My name is Savannah Donoho, I'm 17 years old and I've been in Northern Kentucky my whole life. I'm currently studying Design at Ignite Institute and will continue my studies after graduation at the University of Kentucky. Besides art and design, I love animals and nature, as well as music! I'm excited to be working with BCCD and creating graphics and videos for their website and social media.

Summer 2026 Conservation Interns:

Me holding a common water snake.

Fiona Southers

Hi! My name is Fiona Southers and I just graduated from NKU in May with BA in anthropology and minor in environmental science. Through college, I l gained credentials in GIS and environmental education and worked with ARI during an archaeology field school. I love to learn about history and the environment by going outside and getting my hands dirty. I can usually be found in water and exploring creeks whenever I can to look for critters. I am excited to work with BCCD to learn from people interested in protecting natural history and wildlife and gain skills for my future career in conservation. I am also excited to share my knowledge and give outdoor experiences to the younger generations in our area!

Maxwell and his snake friend

Maxwell Holt

My name is Maxwell Holt, born and raised here in Northern Kentucky! I graduated from EKU in the Fall of 2025 with a bachelor's in wildlife management with a focus on conservation, a minor in biology and a university certificate in GIS. I am passionate about conservation and birds, where I spend my free time learning their calls and doing wildlife photography! I've worked across the state and country, and I am excited for this opportunity to assist in my community!

INTERN BLOGS (click the titles to read full article)

  • Summer Adventures
    By Maxwell Holt Boone County, it has been a pleasure to work here! It has been a wonderful […]
  • The end of a productive summer outdoors!
    By Fiona Southers Summer’s end is approaching and we are sadly in the last week of our […]
  • Starting Summer at the Creek!
    By Fiona Southers This month has been incredibly exciting and busy, I have met so many fun and […]
  • Reaching out And Researching
    Maxwell Holt June marks the real beginning of summer and I have jumped in head first! This month we […]
  • A Gateway to Conservation
    By Maxwell Holt I have worked across the state and country, and I am so excited to be able to do […]
  • Springtime at Gunpowder Creek with BCCD!
    By Fiona Southers Hi, my name is Fiona and this month I started working with the Boone County […]
  • Parker’s July Blog
     Parker’s July Blog This month has been a very busy one. I finished my independent project […]
  • Ashton’s July Blog
    Hello Boone County, Parker and I are in the home stretch of the internship! July was a productive […]

STUDENT RESEARCH

Each year, our interns and student researchers complete independent projects in a subject that interests them. Check out their work!

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