Launching Environmental Careers with Ryan Workman

In this episode of The Lake Doctor Podcast, we welcome Ryan Workman—Grace College alumnus and current environmental scientist at Stantec. Ryan reflects on how his years with the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams gave him hands-on research opportunities, professional mentorship, and a deeper understanding of real-world environmental challenges. From conducting water-quality studies to collaborating with local conservation partners, those early experiences became the foundation for his career in environmental consulting.Ryan shares how the skills he developed—data analysis, field research, and community engagement—continue to shape his work today as he tackles complex projects protecting natural resources. His journey demonstrates how investing in students not only transforms individual lives but also strengthens the broader effort to care for our lakes, streams, and ecosystems. Learn more about how the Lilly Center equips future scientists at lakes.grace.edu.Learn more about the Lilly Center's work at https://lakes.grace.edu/.Have a question we could answer on the podcast? Send an email to [email protected] or submit a comment below.Help us improve the podcast by filling out this short survey: https://forms.gle/MzGSXHcnkEQC8T74A.