Nicole (Nico) Naylor is a second-year EPM student, who has been working as the EPM outreach and administration student assistant. Nico specializes in Conservation Management and Environmental Data Science, but strives to be a well-rounded interdisciplinary environmental professional with experience in managing outreach, event planning, and administration. They grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where they attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham, studying biology, with minors in chemistry and art studio. After working in a series of laboratory-based jobs, Nico wanted to pivot their career into the environmental field. With aspirations in the interdisciplinary, from event planning as a Resident Assistant to their art studio minor, UC Davis has allowed Nico to gain additional skills in policy, outreach, event planning, science communication, and administrative coordination, through new positions like the Event Planner for EPM’s Social Committee, the 2025 Annual One Health Symposium Planning Committee, and their current position as an outreach assistant in EPM. Outside of those responsibilities, Nico enjoys spending time reading, painting, playing games, and enjoying a good movie.
Dulles Hanula is finishing up his second year in the UC Davis EPM program, specializing in Sustainable Agriculture and Water Resources Management. He grew up in Pasadena, California before heading to New York to attend Fordham University, where he studied Political Science and International Political Economy with a minor in Environmental Studies. After working in different politically adjacent jobs like public relations and campaigning, he wanted to pivot his career to incorporate outside interests to become a more well-rounded professional. In his time at Davis, he has expanded his technical skills while getting involved in new things outside of academics. When he isn’t in the classroom, he spends his time gardening, playing soccer, hiking and enjoying the outdoors.
Anna is a second year EPM student specializing in Sustainable Systems. She currently works with the National Stewardship Action Council advocating for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation and policies that advance a circular economy. She hopes to use the skills she’s learned in EPM to advocate for and implement policies that hold waste generators accountable for the end of life management of environmentally hazardous products & advance climate change mitigation strategies.
Shivam Gandhi is a current second year in the EPM program, with his courses focusing on air quality, community development, and the interface between science and policy. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from CSU Stanislaus, and a Master’s in Chemistry from Virginia Tech. Since Fall 2024, he has been an intern at Sacramento Breathe in the Food Scraps & Recycling program, focusing on implementation of SB 1383. As well, he is also a graduate student researcher with Dr.
Alexandra (Lexi) Yokomizo is a current second year in the EPM Program with specializations in water resource management and environmental justice. She hopes to use her research background and management knowledge from the EPM program to lead research programs that center intersectional environmentalism in aquatic systems where the environment and the communities that rely on them are recognized for their interconnectedness.
As a second-year masters student in the Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management, Paul Ronevich is making significant contributions to a local environmental education nonprofit. Before joining UC Davis, Paul brought 16 years of experience as an environmental science teacher to the table.
Julia is a first-year EPM student specializing in Marine Resource Management and working as a graduate student researcher (GSR) in the Ocean Climate Lab and Gaylord Lab.
In communities across California, residents are grappling with poor air quality, often without a clear understanding of the pollutants in their environment. A new research project led by Clare Cannon, associate professor with the Department of Human Ecology, is trying to help these communities take action by bringing advanced air monitoring tools directly into their backyards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hi, I’m May Myo Myint, a Fulbright scholar and masters student in the Environmental Policy and Management program (EPM). Prior to beginning the EPM program, I had 4 years of environmental consulting experience focused on environmental impact assessment, industrial pollution control, and public consultation. Currently, I am working on textile producer responsibility program and textile circularity projects with the California Product Stewardship Council.
