Daniel Harper is a second-year student in the Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management. After graduation, he hopes to work in natural resources management either with the state or in the private sector.
During Bilegt Baatar’s time in the Environmental Policy and Management (EPM) graduate program at UC Davis, he worked on a project that explored meaningful solutions for rural communities. He was part of a student team that analyzed gaps in electric vehicle infrastructure in non-urban areas and developed policy recommendations to address these challenges. Years later, Baatar was excited when a regulatory department cited his team’s work.
My name is Abbey Gyetvai, and I am a current student in the Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management. I will graduate in June 2025 with a specialization in City & Regional Planning and Environmental Justice. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon in 2020 in Environmental Studies, where I focused on Geology, Policy, and Social Sciences. I also received a minor in Political Science.
The Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management with sponsorship by the UC Davis Institute of the Environment hosted the second-annual Environmental Internship and Job Fair. This event marked a significant milestone in connecting students with potential employers. The event brought together 21 diverse organizations and attracted more than 250 attendees, a substantial increase from 150 participants in the previous year.
Dr. Samuel Sandoval Solis is a faculty advisor in the Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management and a Professor of Cooperative Extension in Water Resources.
Erin Rodriguez, a graduate of the UC Davis Environmental Policy and Management (EPM) program, joined with a clear goal: to deepen her understanding of the science that shapes impactful policy decisions. Today, as director of governmental affairs at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), she’s applying that knowledge to develop policies that benefit California communities.
Hello! My name is Erica, and I am a second-year EPM student. I am also a policy advocate passionate about zero waste and sustainable solutions. My journey into environmental advocacy started with my B.S. in Chemistry (and a minor in Math) from CSU Sacramento. After working as an environmental chemist and quality assurance specialist, I realized I wanted to focus on systemic change through policy. That’s what led me to pursuing a master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Management at UC Davis.
Nothing says autumn in Northern California like a quick trip to Apple Hill! This past weekend, EPM graduate students took a break from their schoolwork to embrace the fall season. With students from both first and second-year cohorts, it was the perfect way to take a breather from Week 7 and enjoy some seasonal fun together.
Former EPM student Carolyn Subramaniam developed a policy brief recommending folic acid fortification of corn masa flour, a staple grain for many Central and Latin American Communities. Over a year later in September 2024, her concept was signed into law.
The Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management is thrilled to welcome back Dr. David Bunn to our faculty roster. David was the EPM program director from December 2019-August 2021. He is now working as a conservation policy consultant and serves on the EPM External Advisory Committee.
EPM instructor, Abre' Conner, esq. has been appointed to US EPA's HBCU-MSI Federal Advisory Council. Conner has taught the Environmental Policy Clinic since 2023.
Sean is an EPM Graduate Student Researcher and the UC Davis Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory analyst. In his first year with EPM, Sean has pursued funded graduate research in partnership with the Sierra Institute, working to find environmentally just, market-driven solutions to sustainable forest and wildfire management, which are massive nature-based carbon dioxide sinks — and increasingly, sources. In his second year with EPM, Sean is looking forward to building more technical skills.
