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Associate Professor, Executive Director
Leslie is the Executive Director of ESI. She is a geographer whose work is focused on agriculture and environment in western Africa. |
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Sustainability Coordinator
Lindsey is the Sustainability Coordinator at SCU where she develops, plans, coordinates, and implements programs, initiatives, and resources related to sustainability at SCU. |
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Lecturer, Faculty Director of the CyPhi Learning Community
In addition to writing very long poems, John teaches environmental writing and environmental literature. |
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Joanna Johnson
Director, Bronco Urban Gardens Program
Joanna has a background in conservation-based agriculture and environmental education. She directs the Bronco Urban Gardens outreach program and the Forge Garden at Santa Clara University. She also teaches agroecology and soil, water, and air classes at SCU. |
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Nicole Latham
Alma Verde Coordinator and AmeriCorps Mentor
Nicole is a returning AmeriCorps volunteer who will manage the Alma Verde afterschool program next year. She has also initiated other programs such as "Comida and Conservation." Nicole has a master's degree in Latin American Studies from Oxford University (2010) and a bachelor's degree in history with a minor in Latin American Studies from Scripps College (2009). She will help mentor the new AmeriCorps team of 4 full-time and 2 part-time staff in 2012. |
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Assistant Professor
Chris is a political ecologist. His research explores how food system governance relates to sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and environmental justice in the Americas. |
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Assistant Professor
Iris' research explores how climate change will affect California's water supply. |
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Leah Nakasaki-Peterson
Senior Administrative Assistant
Leah is the Senior Administrative Assistant at ESI. She supports the faculty and staff, external relations, budget, student databases, web maintenance and general office needs of ESI. |
