Each summer, RCP hires several graduate research assistants for a 25–50% appointment over the summer (May–August) to collaborate with local government staff and community leaders on a high-priority research project.
Nuzhat Fatima
Nuzhat Fatima is a Master of Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (MS STEP) candidate in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs cohort of 2025. As an RCP Scholar, she will be working on the Electric Vehicle Resource Guides with the Metropolitan Council. Her studies are focused on energy and climate justice, particularly on how to ensure that the benefits of transitioning to cleaner energy - whether it is in the realm of sustainable transport, weatherizing buildings and structures, or building community resilience through more capacity- building. She is passionate about advocating for and designing policies that promote a more equitable energy transition, and in her view, effective community engagement and evidence-based decision-making are essential tools for creating fair policies.
Jules Marzec
Jules Marzec is a doctoral candidate in Public Affairs at the Humphrey School for Public Affairs and fellow at the Interdisciplinary Center for Global Change at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. As an RCP Scholar, she will be working on the Indigenous History Project for City Public Spaces project with the City of La Crescent. Her research interests include public policy, violence, genders and sexuality, Latin American feminisms, and gender-based violence. She has over ten years of experience advocating for survivors of gender based violence in the US and South America. Her current work delves into the intricate relationship between narco-crime and gender-based violence (GBV) in Ecuador, specifically emphasizing the oversight of women's and queer peoples' experiences of violence. In this work, she advocates for a more inclusive understanding of GBV in societies grappling with high levels of violent crime.
Ann Seigfreid
Ann Seigfreid (They/She) is a student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. As an RCP Scholar, they will be working on the Property Condition Scoring for Blight Mitigation project with the City of Duluth. They moved to Minneapolis in July of ‘23, shortly after completing their BA in Urban Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; it was here Ann began unravelling the legacy of urban planning, using the rich history of Milwaukee as their case study. During her time in Milwaukee, Ann spent one year working as an administrative intern at Milwaukee’s Dept. of Public works, and the next year with their Dept. of City Developments Commercial Corridor Team. At this early stage in their career, Ann is ready to start applying what they’ve been learning.
Camille Warnacutt
Camille Warnacutt is a graduate student in the Heritage Studies and Public History Program at the University of Minnesota, specializing in archaeological heritage with a focus in Native American graves protection and repatriation. As an RCP Scholar, she will be working on the Indigenous History Project for City Public Spaces project with the City of La Crescent. Her previous roles include archaeological field technician, where she worked on the recovery and reburial of Dakota ancestral remains and funerary objects disturbed from road construction, and administrative assistant for the White Earth Nation’s Urban MAT Program. Camille enjoys dancing, cycling, and making jewelry.