Over the years, we are so grateful that so many ESA members have served on the SEEDS advisory board. With their guidance and care, SEEDS has evolved into a strong and vibrant program. THANK YOU!
The affiliations for individuals below reflect the positions of advisory board members during their tenure on the advisory board.
Advisory Board Members (Since 2002)
Mark Brunson
- Utah State University, Environment and Society Professor and Department head (2011 – 2019) (co-PI on NSF grant to SEEDS)
Tiffany Carey
- Growing Green Initiative Community Organizer(2015-2017)
Carmen Cid
- Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University, (2014-2017)
Rick Black
- Environmental consultant (2013-2016)
Jeselyn (Jess) Calderón
- Ayala KUPU/Biological Sciences Technician, Pacific Southwest Research Station USDA Forest Service, (2013-2016)
Melissa Armstrong
- Northern Arizona University, Global Science and Engineering Program, Assistant Director (2012-2015)
Jeramie Strickland
- US Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildlife Biologist (2011 – 2016)
Zakiya Leggett
- Weyerhaeuser Corporation, Sustainability Scientist (2002-2006) (2011 – 2016)
William van Lopik
- College of Menominee Nation (2013-2014)
Marnie Carroll
- Colorado Mountain College (2011 – 2014)
Ricardo Rozzi
- University of North Texas, Professor and Director of the Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation program (2010 – 2013)
Quin Holifield
- USDS Forest Service, Research Scientist (2010 – 2013)
Chris McLaughlin
- United Tribes Technical College, Extension Educator (2010 – 2013)
Barbara Abraham
- Hampton University, Professor and SEEDS Chapter Advisor (2008-2011)
Mike Collins
- United Tribes Technical College, Professor and SEEDS Chapter Advisor (2008-2011)
Cindy Wilber
- Jasper Ridge Biological Reserve, Education Coordinator and SEEDS Chapter Advisor (2008-2011)
Christina Wong
- Arizona State University graduate student, SEEDS alumni (2008-2011)
Jeff Herrick
- USDA-ARS, Jornada Experimental Range, Research Scientist (2006-2009)
Claudia Lewis
- Environmental Consultant (2006-2009)
Joel Abraham
- California State University, Fullerton, Assistant Professor (2006-2009)
Luis García-Barrios
- El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (2006-2008)
Sonia Ortega
- National Science Foundation (2002-2008)
Laura Foster Huenneke
- Northern Arizona University (2002-2008)
Judith Vergun
- College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Oregon State University (2002-2007)
Robin Kimmerer
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (2002-2006)
Robert Washington-Allen
- Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2002-2006)
Hear from a member of the Advisory Board!
The discussion with graduate students helped me decide exactly what I will pursue for graduate study. The brainstorming for research ideas has been very helpful towards making a decision on what to do for my senior thesis project.
