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
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Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
Sep 24, 20199 min read
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, 20197 min read
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
Aug 26, 201911 min read
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, 20193 min read
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, 20194 min read
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.
Women in Ag Science Team
Jul 30, 20197 min read
Meet Krystel Navarro-Acevedo, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Student
As a thriving scientist and mother, Krystel is an amazing example of self-empowerment and perseverance against all the odds.
Women in Ag Science Team
Jul 24, 20195 min read
Meet Terry J. Torres-Cruz, Plant Pathology and Biogeochemistry Ph.D. Student
Moved by her passion and her country’s interest in conservation, Terry is contributing to the discovery of different fungi species.
Marlia Bosques-Martínez
Jun 17, 20196 min read
Meet Kaitlyn A. Murray, Science and Agricultural Education Ph.D. Student
Kait is a resilient and devoted community leader whose life mission is to make agriculture a more inclusive and diverse space.
noelymargonzalez
Jun 10, 20195 min read
Meet Carolina L. González-Berríos, Animal and Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Student
Hard-worker, persistent, and courageous, Carolina works on improving the dairy industry through biology research and outreach.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
Jun 4, 20195 min read
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
May 21, 20195 min read
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
May 6, 20194 min read
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
May 1, 20195 min read
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
Apr 30, 20194 min read
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
Apr 23, 20193 min read
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.
noelymargonzalez
Apr 1, 20194 min read
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
Mar 7, 20193 min read
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.
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