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Ana María Vázquez-Catoni

Meet Dr. Helene Dillard, Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis

Leader and trailblazer, with a career spanning more than 30 years, Dr. Helene Dillard paves the way for young agricultural scientists.

Women in Ag Science Team

Meet Ilse Huerta Arredondo, Ag Extension and Education Ph.D. Student

Researcher, mother and wife, Ilse, is committed to helping the Hispanic/Latinx farmers and making agriculture easier and accessible.

Marlia Bosques-Martínez

Meet Kara Fikrig, Entomology Ph.D. Student

Bug lover, science policy advocate, and hiking enthusiast are some of the things that make Kara an incredible scientist and community...

noelymargonzalez

Meet Dr. Rachel Seman-Varner, Natural Resource Scientist in the Public Service

Devoted to public service, Dr. Seman-Varner helps growers build healthy soils for sustainable agroecosystems.

Ana María Vázquez-Catoni

Meet Sofía Macchiavelli-Girón, Plant Pathology PhD Student

Passion, resilience and commitment distinguish Sofía, as she strives to impact agriculture through research, outreach and mentorship.

Women in Ag Science Team

Meet Alejandra Rodríguez-Jaramillo, Future Plant Pathologist

Influenced by women in science, Alejandra seeks to empower other women through her work in the Ag sector.

Women in Ag Science Team

Meet Megan Thomas, Agricultural Economist

Inspired by growing up in a small-scale vegetable farm in Louisiana, Megan Thomas excels as an Agricultural Economist in the private sector.

noelymargonzalez

Meet Dr. Christine Sprunger, Soil Science Assistant Professor

Dr. Sprunger excels as a committed rhizosphere ecologist, an accessible mentor and an accessible mentor and an advocate for inclusion.

Women in Ag Science Team

Meet Sofía González-Martínez, Horticulture Graduate Student

Driven and auto-proclaimed crazy plant lady, Sofía shows her passion for agriculture through her journey of self-fulfillment.