Learn more about Mike Lavender's work across all levels of government to advocate for sustainable agriculture policy and create an equitable farming community.

ESAL spoke with Alison Ormsby, PhD, about how her background in environmental science and commitment to meaningful local engagement contributes to her development of a global citizen science projects.

Learn about the public health efforts board president of the Iowa Public Health Association and clinical associate professor Anjali Deshpande has led in regard to immunizations and health equity.

Learn more about how senior chemist Bettina Christle channels her passion for sustainability to her local community and leads the Garden Club initiative, where students learn about plants and gain hands-on experience with garden maintenance. Read more about Christle's journey and what she has learned from getting involved in her community.

ESAL spoke with pioneering artificial intelligence researcher and educator Kiri Wagstaff about her roles as a Special Advisor on Artificial Intelligence for the Oregon State University Libraries and instructor of a graduate course on applying AI to real-world challenges.

ESAL spoke with senior policy manager at Public Health Advocates (PHA) Abigail Freshley about her experience navigating the aftermath of COVID-19 through the Emergency Resilience Project and how PHA has used those lessons to enact new policies that promote equitable care for all. 

ESAL spoke with director of the Environmental Innovations Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania Katie Baillie. Learn about her journey, approach to sustainability, and her advice for students and STEM professionals interested in making a difference.

ESAL spoke to Dr. Darshana Patel, a member of the California State Assembly and previously elected member of the Poway Unified Board of Education. Learn more about Dr. Patel's experience transitioning from a career in scientific research to local government.

Ecology and Evolutionary Biologist, La'Shaye Cobley, PhD, reflects on how her upbringing informed her path to science policy and how she considers public engagement in her current work with the California Air Resources Board.

Senior researcher Micki Olson at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany helps ensure emergency messages are complete and accessible to all by using social science research, improving messaging tools, and building relationships with government agencies.

Ellen Bruno, a cooperative extension economists, uses applied research and outreach for economic and policy issues that impact California’s agriculture and natural resources.

ESAL spoke with Trevor Odelberg who recently completed his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he also received a certificate in Science, Technology, and Public Policy from Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.