Internship Program

Will has recently retired from the Army, 28 years after swearing in at the United States Military Academy when he was 17.

Will has lived in a number of places before settling in Colorado in 2004: including California, Florida, New York, Georgia, and Korea. Will has also traveled to China, Japan, Thailand, France, Italy, Greece, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

While in the Army, Will completed a Bachelor’s Degree in East Asian Studies from West Point and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado School of Law at Boulder.

He is a certified Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt and Project Management Professional.

Will is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Information and Analytics from the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. He joined the CDOT Internship Program to improve his change management and process improvement

skills and to better understand how to use advanced analytics methodologies to help

government work in Colorado.

Will has been married to his sweetheart, Lori for 23 years and has two children, Trianna (17) and Xander (13). In his free time, Will enjoys cooking, woodworking,

photography, and spy movies.

Aimee Resnick (she/her) is a Junior at Northwestern University studying Social Policy. During her time at Northwestern, she has enjoyed several research opportunities investigating in-school truancy, the wrongful deportation of American citizens, and online discourse around fatness. She is also co-founder of the Colorado Alliance for Size Equity and is dedicated to ending weight-based discrimination. Finally, Aimee is passionate about mental health and serves as a youth advocate for Mental Health America.

During her internship, Aimee is excited to learn techniques to streamline government functioning and improve resource utilization. In her future career, Aimee hopes to run for the Colorado State Legislature. 

Aimee also loves to quilt, embroider, cook, and press flowers. She is an avid Rotarian and enjoys community-building. On the average weekend, you can find her at Cherry Creek State Dog Park with her favorite pet.

Mouj Saheb is currently in the final phase of her PhD journey in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, focusing on organizational effectiveness and its correlation with employees' reluctance to share in the workplace. She holds a Master's degree in the same field, complemented by a diverse academic background in psychology and business from her undergraduate studies. Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, she was raised in the vibrant community of Fort Worth, Texas.

When not immersed in academia, Mouj enjoys strumming away on her guitar, finding solace and inspiration in music. She also has a passion for adventure, frequently embarking on short trips on her Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, relishing the freedom of the open road.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Mouj contributes to various projects at CDOT, engaging in diverse tasks such as running analytics, facilitating workshops, and comparing or editing surveys. Balancing the intricacies of research with the practicalities of real-world application, she thrives on the dynamic interplay between theory and practice, shaping her journey with each discovery and experience.

Matthew is a recent graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he majored in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. During his time at CU, Matthew was actively involved in the CU Rugby Club, serving as captain and volunteering on the CU Rugby Leadership Committee, all while balancing his role as a bouncer in the evenings and a part-time sales and project management intern in construction. Originally from South Africa, Matthew moved to Colorado with his family at the age of 16 and completed his secondary and tertiary education in Boulder.

During his internship, Matthew aims to leverage his skills in leadership, business analytics, and project management while deepening his understanding of process improvement methodologies. He is particularly interested in gaining insights into operational excellence and lean principles and is eager to learn from both CDOT and the broader state of Colorado.

In his free time, Matthew enjoys an active and fulfilling lifestyle. He has a passion for rugby, both playing and following the sport, Additionally, his love for the outdoors is reflected in his enthusiasm for exploring the stunning Colorado wilderness. Whether hiking through rugged trails or camping under the stars, he embraces every opportunity to connect with nature and embark on new adventures.