WELCOME TO THE SUMMER 2026 INTERN CLASS
We’re thrilled to introduce our incredible group of 30 summer interns joining us from across the country! This year’s recruiting season was one of our most exciting and impactful yet. With the help of our districts, we attended 31 career fairs, conducted over 200 interviews, and participated in several different sponsorship events. All these efforts led us to an exceptional group of students who represent the future of AJ.
We couldn’t have done this without you. Your time, energy, and commitment, whether attending career fairs, interviewing candidates, or supporting our sponsorship efforts, played a vital role in helping us find and attract top talent. Thank you for your continued partnership and support in shaping the next generation of AJ leaders.
This packet gives you a snapshot of each intern and a glimpse into the bright talent we’re welcoming this summer. Let’s make sure to give them a warm welcome!
Elaine Heflin Campus Recruiter
Kate Wirkus Campus Recruiter
Selene Diaz Executive Director of HR
BY THE NUMBERS
INTERN COUNT BY DISTRICT
BIM – 1 interns
Atlanta – 2 interns
Chicago – 3 interns
DC – 2 interns
Las Vegas – 3 interns
NorCal – 6 interns
Seattle – 2 interns
SoCal – 6 interns
San Diego – 3 interns
Portland – 2 interns
Returning summer interns in Chicago and Southern California.
WHERE ARE OUR INTERNS FROM?
Our interns are from eleven different states:
ACADEMIC SNAPSHOT
RISING CLASS:
Sophomores – 3 Juniors – 11 Seniors – 16
AREAS OF STUDY
Architecture – 2
Business – 1
Civil Engineering – 7
Construction Engineering – 2
Construction Management – 11
Economics – 1
Electro-Mechanical Engineering – 1
General Engineering – 1
Mechanical Engineering – 4
SUMMER INTERNS 2026
Alex Wazny
District Office: Southern California
School: UW-Seattle
June Crew
Amara Poling
District Office: Washington D.C.
School: James Madison University
May Crew
America Zacarias
District Office: Las Vegas School: UNLV
May Crew
Angelo Ghattas
District Office: Northern California
School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
June Crew
Brayden Padilla
District Office: Northern California
School: UC Davis
June Crew
Carlos Aparicio
District Office: Southern California
School: UC Berkeley
May Crew
Colson Tubbs
District Office: Portland
School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
June Crew
Cooper Siemers
District Office: Southern California (San Diego)
School: San Diego State University
May Crew
Cristian Equihua
District Office: Seattle School: UW-Seattle
June Crew
David Dubinsky-Nadelson
District Office: Northern California School: Cal Poly Pomona
May Crew
Filoubatir Mikhail
District Office: Southern California School: Cal Poly Pomona
May Crew
Hadi Safieddine
District Office: Las Vegas School: UNLV
May Crew
Hunter Atkins
District Office: Atlanta
School: Kennesaw State
May Crew
Hussein Haddad
District Office: Southern California
School: Cal State Fullerton
May Crew
Keelan Alton
District Office: Northern California
School: Sacramento State University
June Crew
SUMMER INTERNS 2026
Keira Larkin
District Office: Northern California
School: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
June Crew
Khyler Timmerman
District Office: Northern California (Reno)
School: University of Nevada-Reno
May Crew
Krystian Kucharzyk
District Office: Chicago
School: Purdue University Northwest
May Crew
Lizzy Nakashima
District Office: Chicago
School: Purdue University
May Crew
Mia Rafael
District Office: Southern California
School: Iowa State University
May Crew
Nathan Miller
District Office: Southern California (San Diego)
School: San Diego State University
May Crew
Reth Brown
District Office: Las Vegas
School: UNLV
May Crew
Ryan Giraldo
District Office: Southern California
School: UW-Seattle
June Crew
Ryan Ross
District Office: Chicago
School: Iowa State University
May Crew
Shannon Broetzman
District Office: BIM Department
School: Iowa State University
May Crew
Sydney Slifka
District Office: Atlanta
School: Auburn University
May Crew
Tavi Mohammed
District Office: Washinton D.C.
School: James Madison University
May Crew
Taylor Mack
District Office: Southern California (San Diego)
School: San Diego State University
May Crew
Ulises Barajas Ramos
District Office: Portland
School: Oregon State University
June Crew
Zaina Saleemi
District Office: Seattle
School: Sacramento State University
June Crew
DiSC ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN
The DiSC Workplace Profile Assessment measures four primary personality traits that influence behavior in the workplace. These traits are dominance (D), influence (i), steadiness (S), and conscientiousness (C). This particular assessment helps individuals understand their own behavior and communication style, as well as those of others, to foster more effective teamwork, communication, and productivity in the workplace.
Each white dot on the DiSC wheel below represents one of our intern’s results. If a white dot is in the core of one of the traits, it indicates that the intern primarily exhibits the characteristics of that trait. If the white dot is on the edge of one of the traits, it means the intern mainly identifies with that trait but also shares some characteristics with the neighboring trait. By way of example, in the D trait, three of our interns had DC characteristics, meaning Dominance (D) was still their dominant trait, but they also exhibited traits associated with Conscientiousness (C).
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SUMMER INTERNS
A sincere thank you in advance to all district teams, leaders, and contributors who will be supporting our interns this summer.
Your time, engagement, and willingness to include interns in meaningful work experiences will play a critical role in their growth and development. Through your support, interns will be able to better understand our work, strengthen their skills, and gain valuable exposure to our culture in a real and impactful way.
This involvement helps create a learning environment where interns can connect classroom knowledge to field experience while building confidence and professional awareness. We truly appreciate the collective effort that helps make this program meaningful and successful every year.
Looking forward to a great summer ahead!
