Meet Dr. Cecilia Monclova- Santana Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
Empathetic, enthusiastic and passionate, Cecilia educates farmers and students to think outside the box!
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noelymargonzalez
- Mar 19, 2020
- 9 min
Meet Dr. Hannah Waterhouse, Soil Science Post-Doctoral Researcher at UC Berkeley
Dr. Hannah Waterhouse excels as a scientist and as a health, minority representation, and self-acceptance advocate.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
- Mar 2, 2020
- 8 min
Meet Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Candidate
Māori and first-gen, Hanareia is a microbial ecologist breaking the mold in ag science.
Marlia Bosques-Martínez
- Feb 20, 2020
- 6 min
Meet Dr. Kathleen Sexsmith, Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology
From labor to immigration issues, Dr. Kathleen is finding solutions for more fair and just working conditions for farmworkers.
noelymargonzalez
- Feb 12, 2020
- 6 min
Meet Dr. Karen Vaughan, Soil Scientist and Creative Science Communicator
Scientist, mother, and equity advocate, Dr. Vaughan thrives as she raises awareness of soil science within and beyond academia.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
- Feb 4, 2020
- 6 min
Meet Karina Morales, Plant Breeding Ph.D. Student
From editing genomes to empowering women, Karina builds collaborative scientific communities from the inside of her campus and beyond.
Marlia Bosques-Martínez
- Jan 30, 2020
- 6 min
Meet Jaclyn Wypler, Sociology Ph.D. candidate
Jaclyn strives towards improving the agricultural sector through creating inclusive and safe places for queer farmers. Jaclyn Wypler is a...
noelymargonzalez
- Nov 20, 2019
- 6 min
Meet Dr. Meagan Schipanski, Soil Science and Agroecology Professor
Mother, researcher, and educator, Dr.Meagan Schipanski, excels as an advocate for sustainable agriculture.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Nov 12, 2019
- 5 min
Meet Dr. Irene Grimberg, Associate Research Professor
Irene’s passion and devotion lies on empowering others and spreading the knowledge to a vast range of communities.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
- Nov 4, 2019
- 9 min
Meet Dr. Soledad Benítez-Ponce, Plant Pathology Assistant Professor
Soledad’s research focus, tenacity, and captivating motivation move the field of plant pathology to a newer and sustainable direction.
noelymargonzalez
- Oct 29, 2019
- 5 min
Meet Dr. Kelly Wilson, Agricultural Development Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Kelly Wilson works towards facilitating and developing information, as well as creating tools for female smallholder farmers.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
- Oct 15, 2019
- 4 min
Meet Marcela G. Marrero, Animal Sciences Ph.D. Student
Passionate for the welfare of dairy cows, Marcela is excelling in research, as well as staying motivated through the grad school experience.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Oct 10, 2019
- 4 min
Meet Juliana González-Tobón, Plant Pathology Ph.D. student
Disciplined and committed through academia, Juliana is fulfilling her goals of becoming a plant doctor and communicating science.
noelymargonzalez
- Oct 1, 2019
- 4 min
Meet Asmita Khanal, Ag Engineering Ph.D. Student
Focused and hard-working, Asmita Khanal, moved from Nepal to the USA with the goal of helping developing countries achieve ag sustainability
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
- Sep 24, 2019
- 9 min
Meet Dr. Lina Quesada, Plant Pathology Associate Professor
With one of the largest and most productive vegetable extension programs and empowering others through mentorship, Lina shares her impact.
Marlia Bosques-Martínez
- Sep 16, 2019
- 7 min
Meet Dr. Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, Food Studies Assistant Professor
Laura-Anne explores the interactions between food & racial justice to create a more sustainable, and inclusive place for immigrant farmers.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Sep 11, 2019
- 4 min
Meet Eka Sari, Plant Breeder in the Private Sector
Eka Sari seeks to improve grower’s income by generating new crop varieties that produce higher yields with less inputs.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Aug 26, 2019
- 11 min
Meet Dr. Lindsey du Toit, President of the American Phytopathological Society
Dr. Lindsey du Toit is ready to move forward the American Phytopathological Society as their new president.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Aug 21, 2019
- 3 min
Meet Johannah Hamilton, Public Policy Ph.D. Student
Devoted and self-confident, Johannah seeks to listen to the community and provide practical solutions to preserve farmlands.
Marlia Bosques-Martínez
- Aug 13, 2019
- 4 min
Meet Patrice Lazard, Agricultural Economics Master’s Student
Driven by her family and agriculture upbringing, Patrice is breaking barriers in the sector not only by being an economist, but as mom.
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