Leo Sanchez Hometown: Hopkins, MN Major: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Graduation: Spring 2028 Leo grew up in Hopkins, MN where he was heavily involved in Boy Scouts and his High School’s theater program as the lead tech overseeing all theater operations. Leo’s childhood was filled with visits to the zoo, Boy Scout trips, and regular camping…
Dustin Brooks Hometown: Stevens Point, WI Major: Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, Soils Science Minor Graduation: Spring 2027 Dustin came to the U because of the stellar research opportunities available and other benefits that come from going to such a large school. He is involved with the U of M Curling Club and looking forward to getting…
Brady Fisher Hometown: Woodbury, MN Major: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Graduation: Spring 2027 Brady grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota and chose to study Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology here at the U of M. While Brady initially went to the U for the big campus feel, he ended up finding an incredible community in St. Paul and…
Evan Hathaway Hometown: Barneveld, WI Major: Animal Science and Ag. Communications & Marketing Graduation: Spring 2027 Evan grew up in Barneveld, WI where he was heavily involved in his family’s dairy farm. Evan was heavily involved in 4-H and other many other youth organizations including the Wisconsin Holstein Association where he currently serves as Treasurer and Ticketmaster for…
Stefan Minkowski Hometown: Redwood City, CA Major: Political Science Graduation: Spring 2026 Born in sunny Redwood City, California, Stefan spent his younger years curiously-learning about different subjects, often bouncing between history, social studies, and the occasional theater production before packing up and heading across the country for college. After arriving to the University of Minnesota, he quickly discovered…
Isaac Sparber Hometown: Wayzata, MN Major: Environmental Science, Policy, and Management & Political Science Graduation: Spring 2026 Isaac is a fourth generation UMN legacy. He is passionate about natural resource management especially in policy planning. Isaac joined Delta Theta Sigma for meaningful connections, strong brotherhood, and a house he can call home.
Aaron Martin Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa Major: Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Graduation: Spring 2027 While striving in courses, Aaron is also an Air Force ROTC Cadet. He came to the University of Minnesota for its incredible research-based programs. He is fascinated with how environmental science utilizes all aspects of math, biology, and physics. He plans to use his…
Sam Verbrugge Hometown: Richfield, MN Major: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Graduation: Fall 2026 Sam is from Richfield, Minnesota, studying Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. He is a very loud and proud Gopher which is to be expected having parents that are both alumni, his father being the announcer for Gopher sports as well. He joined Delta…
Ben Desrosier Hometown: Forest Lake, MN Major: Plant Science Graduation: Spring 2025 Ben is from the southern part of Forest Lake where he raised game hens and quail. Going to the University of Minnesota has been a dream of his since he was in 8th grade because he would be surrounded by the best of the best in…