Meet the 2025 Intern Cohort
CarbonBetter Internship Program brought together an elite cohort handpicked from the brightest minds at leading universities.
This year’s CarbonBetter Internship Program welcomed one of our most competitive and accomplished cohorts to date. Selected from a highly competitive applicant pool, these interns represent some of the brightest young minds from top universities across the country.
The CarbonBetter Internship Program is not your typical internship, it’s an immersive, hands-on experience in the energy industry where interns are entrusted with real responsibility from day one. Participants work directly on high-impact projects alongside our expert teams, gaining unparalleled insight into energy markets, trading operations, and sustainability initiatives.
Each intern brought a unique perspective and exceptional drive, helping to push CarbonBetter forward while sharpening the skills that will propel their future careers.
Meet the Interns
Tetyana Ryabtseva
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania – Junior, Finance & Data Science
Team: Trading Operations
Tetyana took on several impactful projects, including analyzing demand and competitor strategies on existing pipelines, building an AI agent to optimize daily operations, and researching new pipelines for trading opportunities. One of her key achievements was helping to launch operations on a new pipeline, which required extensive cost and logistics analysis. Through this experience, she developed her technical expertise in Python, SQL, Excel, and pipeline-specific software while learning to problem-solve under time pressure.
“This internship opened my eyes to how dynamic physical trading really is, and gave me the freedom to explore the parts of the energy market that excited me most.”
Ishani Tandon
University of Texas at Austin – Senior, Math & Economics
Team: Trading Operations
Ishani’s work with the trading operations team included setting up pipelines, maintaining profit and loss models, and building analytical tools for traders. She collaborated with multiple teams to explore new avenues for gas flows, improving her data analysis, research, and model development skills. The internship provided her with a comprehensive view of the natural gas trading industry and the importance of cross-functional collaboration.
“A great learning experience—challenging, rewarding, and a solid step forward in my growth.“
Sonny Wang
Harvard College – Junior, Mathematics
Team: Strategic Ventures – BetterGas
Sonny joined the Strategic Ventures team focusing on BetterGas, where he worked with tools like Excel, Python, and AI-assisted platforms. His projects gave him first-hand experience in the natural gas industry, particularly around developing a new product.
During the internship, Sonny refined his coding, research, and communication skills while becoming proficient in PowerPoint presentations and Excel-based analysis.
“This experience has helped me transition into a better professional.”
Anay Mahajan
New York University – Junior, Economics
Team: Northwest Trading
Anay focused on analyzing natural gas market trends in the Northwest US and Canada. He helped develop trading strategies based on pricing trends, pipeline flows, and weather data, while also assisting in the execution of real-time transactions.
His projects improved his teamwork and problem-solving skills and gave him deeper insight into the complex regulations and infrastructure challenges in the natural gas market.
“I was surprised by how many barriers there are to entering the natural gas market, from regulations to infrastructure challenges.”
Christopher Tran
University of Texas at Austin – Incoming Senior, Finance and Plan II Honors
Team: Northwest Trading
Christopher worked with the Northwest Trading team to identify spreads in the Pacific Northwest and develop strategies using balancing systems. He also supported bids for pipeline capacity and closely monitored natural gas markets to identify opportunities. His work improved his ability to interpret market data and respond quickly to shifting conditions while gaining valuable insights into the role teamwork plays in trading decisions.
“I’ve developed skills that will serve me in any future career, and I’ve appreciated being part of a team that values my input.”
Looking Ahead
The 2025 intern cohort has set a new standard for excellence, impact, and innovation at CarbonBetter. Their dedication and talent have left a lasting mark on our teams, and we’re proud to have played a role in shaping the next generation of leaders in the energy industry.
If you’re inspired by their stories, we encourage you to look out for applications for our next CarbonBetter Internship Program opening soon. This highly competitive program offers an unparalleled opportunity to work on transformative projects, gain deep industry insights, and join a community of driven professionals committed to building a better energy future.
Stay tuned, your journey with CarbonBetter could be next.