06/02/2026
Summer is nearly here and that can only mean one thing...it's time to meet our 2026 DIG Summer Interns! đź‘‹ This year we're thrilled to welcome three interns to the team in various capacities.
👷‍♂️ James Jackman is joining us as an Architectural Intern. A Rutgers Preparatory School graduate, he is currently enrolled in the integrated B.S. + Master of Architectural Design & Technology program at the University of Hartford, focusing on thoughtful, environmentally responsive design. James recently completed an architecture-focused study abroad semester in Italy where he conducted architectural research and site documentation. He brings strong skills in technical drawing, model making, spatial analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.
👷‍♀️ Joining us a a Marketing Intern, Michaela Pestano is currently studying Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and has already built an impressive portfolio of leadership and creative experience. She serves in leadership roles with the Student Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects, American Institute of Architecture Students - AIAS, and Alpha Gamma Delta International Fraternity, where she manages marketing campaigns, social media strategy, branding, and event promotion. Michaela combines strong design sensibilities with excellent communication and visual storytelling skills, making her a great addition to our marketing team!
👷‍♂️ Also joining DIG as an Architectural Intern, Tyler Peterson is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Architecture degree at NJIT’s Albert Dorman Honors College, where he maintains an outstanding academic record and is on track to graduate early with honors. He has experience working on schematic design, construction documents, and renderings through his previous internship experience, and is actively involved in design-build initiatives through AIAS NJIT Freedom by Design. Tyler is also skilled in Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and fabrication technologies.
We’re excited to have Tyler, James, and Michaela with us this summer and look forward to the energy, creativity, and fresh perspectives they’ll bring to the office! đźŚ