Welcome, Fall 2025 Interns!

Meet the newest CRWA Interns. These hardworking individuals will support CRWA’s mission in various ways throughout the fall. Welcome, (from left to right), Rowan, Audrey, and Ilsiia!

Rowan Compton joins as GIS Restoration Intern. Rowan is a Geographic Information Science Master's student at Clark University in Worcester. Originally from Michigan, Rowan has lived in Alaska, Oregon, Portugal, and Brazil before finding himself in Massachusetts. He says he’s excited to work with an energized and passionate group at CRWA!

Audrey Peel joins as Community Engagement and Advocacy Intern. Audrey is a junior at Tufts University, double-majoring in biology and international relations. In her free time, she loves to run and bake, and she’s involved in the newspaper at Tufts as a Deputy Editor for Features. 

Ilsiia Shakirova joins as Climate Resilience Community Engagement Intern. Ilsiia is a senior at Tufts University studying environmental studies and studio art. In this position, she will develop programming materials, represent CRWA at community events, and engage with residents to help CRWA gain a deeper understanding of the needs and ideas of Charles River watershed communities.