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Fellows & Alumni

Oakland | 2026 - 2027

Fellows

Adrian Brown

She/Her

Adriana Martinez

She/Her

Alexis Monreal Corena

She/Her

Anne Gormley

She/Her

Benjamin F Smith

He/Him

Coryna Ogunseitan

She/Any

Felicitas De J. García Hernández

She/Her/Ella

Jasmine Carranza

She/Her

Linda J Grant

She/Her

Lydia Lapporte

She/Her

Maria Vargas

She/Her/Ella

Marina Muñoz

She/Her

Mario Rodríguez R.

El

Maurice Evans

He/Him

Mercedes de La Torre

Ella

Monte Williams

He/Him

Oscar Lopez

He/Him

Princess Alisha Modupe Alli

She/Her

Terri Rodgers

She/Her

Thomas Gepts

He/Him

Adrian Brown

She/Her

Adriana Martinez

She/Her

Alexis Monreal Corena

She/Her

Anne Gormley

She/Her

Benjamin F Smith

He/Him

Coryna Ogunseitan

She/Any

Felicitas De J. García Hernández

She/Her/Ella

Jasmine Carranza

She/Her

Linda J Grant

She/Her

Lydia Lapporte

She/Her

Maria Vargas

She/Her/Ella

Marina Muñoz

She/Her

Mario Rodríguez R.

El

Maurice Evans

He/Him

Mercedes de La Torre

Ella

Monte Williams

He/Him

Oscar Lopez

He/Him

Princess Alisha Modupe Alli

She/Her

Terri Rodgers

She/Her

Thomas Gepts

He/Him

Solano County | 2024 - 2025

Fellows

Andrea Solis Olguin

Green Corridors: A Guide to Sustainable Transportation

Andrea is creating a community fact sheet to promote tree planting and safe active transportation routes in Fairfield, aiming to reduce emissions, improve public health, and empower residents—especially youth—with better, greener mobility options.

Andrew Perez

Climate in Context: An Application for Integrated, Localized Climate Data

Andrew is designing a user-friendly app that helps to communicate complex climate data and provide opportunities for local residents to get involved in mitigation and adaptation activities in Fairfield and Suisun - linking residents, government, and local CBOs.

Ayushi Akhani

Greener Cities, Safer Shores: Building Climate-Resilient Communities

Ayushi is advocating for urban greenspaces and resilient infrastructure to improve public health, reduce climate risks, and protect vulnerable communities from flooding and sea level rise across the Bay Area.

Bessie Lair

Parks for All: Safer, Cleaner, Healthier Green Spaces

Bessie is working to improve local parks by addressing air quality, safety, accessibility, and community care—empowering residents to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive public spaces.

Bianca McBride

Every Drop Counts: Fighting Water Waste in Fairfield

Bianca is raising awareness about water waste through an educational pamphlet, offering practical tips to help households conserve water and protect vulnerable communities from the growing impacts of water scarcity.

Devin Mahawijemuni

Reviving Lee Bell Park: A Vision for Climate-Ready Community Spaces

Devin is proposing low-cost improvements to Lee Bell Park that enhance safety, accessibility, and climate resilience—aiming to reduce heat, improve air quality, and create lasting benefits for nearby residents.

Dora O'Neal

Parks for All: Safer, Cleaner, Healthier Green Spaces

Dora is working to improve local parks by addressing air quality, safety, accessibility, and community care—empowering residents to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive public spaces.

Edlin Simental

Common Roots: A Community Seed Library for Ecological Connection

Edlin is launching a community seed library to foster a culture of sharing seeds, cuttings, homegrown produce, and ecological knowledge. The project invites neighbors to reconnect with the land, support native biodiversity, and build community resilience through accessible, multilingual resources—including Spanish-language materials and programming.

Grecia Pacheco Pena

Breathe Easy Fairfield: Greening Neighborhoods for Cleaner Air

Grecia is tackling air pollution in Fairfield by mapping green space gaps, promoting tree planting and community gardens, and engaging residents in long-term care of urban greenery to improve public health and environmental justice.

Jaida Priestly

Clearing the Air: Confronting Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Risks in Fairfield

Jaida is addressing the growing impact of wildfires and wildfire risk on air quality in Fairfield by advocating for community education, improved emergency preparedness, and policies that protect public health—especially for vulnerable populations affected by smoke and pollution.

Jonathan Gomez

Compost for Climate: Turning Waste into Waterfront Resilience

Jonny is launching a composting program in Suisun City to divert organic waste from landfills, cut emissions, and supply nutrient-rich compost to flood-prone, underserved communities—blending climate action with environmental justice.

Karen Borg

Solano Pollinators: Growing Awareness for a Healthier Ecosystem

Karen is building a digital platform to raise awareness about pollinators’ vital role in food systems, air quality, and health—engaging Solano County residents in protecting biodiversity through education and community storytelling.

Nevaeh Priestly

Clearing the Air: Confronting Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Risks in Fairfield

Nevaeh is addressing the growing impact of wildfires and wildfire risk on air quality in Fairfield by advocating for community education, improved emergency preparedness, and policies that protect public health—especially for vulnerable populations affected by smoke and pollution.

Sachi Bansal

Fairfield Canopy: Planting Trees for Clean Air and Justice

Sachi is working to reduce air pollution and promote health equity in Fairfield by increasing tree canopy coverage in underserved areas, empowering residents to plant and care for trees in the fight for cleaner air.

Shailee Everett

Power from the Sun: Exploring Solar Energy Solutions for Everyday Living

Shailee is creating an engaging brochure to demystify solar energy for local communities. Her project highlights the benefits of solar power, offers accessible alternatives to traditional panel installation, and includes a hands-on experiment to encourage households to explore clean energy at home.

Shannon Ramirez

Protecting the Heart of the Delta: Raising Awareness for the Suisun Marsh

Shannon is addressing the growing threats to the Suisun Marsh by raising awareness about its ecological, cultural, and economic value, and advocating for stronger protections to preserve this vital wetland for future generations.

Zen Hunter-Ishikawa

Roots and Roofs: Sustainable Housing for a Resilient Solano

Zen is designing an eco-friendly housing model in Solano County with fire-resistant landscaping, ADUs for veterans and Airmen, and a sustainable community garden—merging affordable housing with environmental stewardship.

Andrea Solis Olguin

Green Corridors: A Guide to Sustainable Transportation

Andrea is creating a community fact sheet to promote tree planting and safe active transportation routes in Fairfield, aiming to reduce emissions, improve public health, and empower residents—especially youth—with better, greener mobility options.

Andrew Perez

Climate in Context: An Application for Integrated, Localized Climate Data

Andrew is designing a user-friendly app that helps to communicate complex climate data and provide opportunities for local residents to get involved in mitigation and adaptation activities in Fairfield and Suisun - linking residents, government, and local CBOs.

Ayushi Akhani

Greener Cities, Safer Shores: Building Climate-Resilient Communities

Ayushi is advocating for urban greenspaces and resilient infrastructure to improve public health, reduce climate risks, and protect vulnerable communities from flooding and sea level rise across the Bay Area.

Bessie Lair

Parks for All: Safer, Cleaner, Healthier Green Spaces

Bessie is working to improve local parks by addressing air quality, safety, accessibility, and community care—empowering residents to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive public spaces.

Bianca McBride

Every Drop Counts: Fighting Water Waste in Fairfield

Bianca is raising awareness about water waste through an educational pamphlet, offering practical tips to help households conserve water and protect vulnerable communities from the growing impacts of water scarcity.

Devin Mahawijemuni

Reviving Lee Bell Park: A Vision for Climate-Ready Community Spaces

Devin is proposing low-cost improvements to Lee Bell Park that enhance safety, accessibility, and climate resilience—aiming to reduce heat, improve air quality, and create lasting benefits for nearby residents.

Dora O'Neal

Parks for All: Safer, Cleaner, Healthier Green Spaces

Dora is working to improve local parks by addressing air quality, safety, accessibility, and community care—empowering residents to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive public spaces.

Edlin Simental

Common Roots: A Community Seed Library for Ecological Connection

Edlin is launching a community seed library to foster a culture of sharing seeds, cuttings, homegrown produce, and ecological knowledge. The project invites neighbors to reconnect with the land, support native biodiversity, and build community resilience through accessible, multilingual resources—including Spanish-language materials and programming.

Grecia Pacheco Pena

Breathe Easy Fairfield: Greening Neighborhoods for Cleaner Air

Grecia is tackling air pollution in Fairfield by mapping green space gaps, promoting tree planting and community gardens, and engaging residents in long-term care of urban greenery to improve public health and environmental justice.

Jaida Priestly

Clearing the Air: Confronting Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Risks in Fairfield

Jaida is addressing the growing impact of wildfires and wildfire risk on air quality in Fairfield by advocating for community education, improved emergency preparedness, and policies that protect public health—especially for vulnerable populations affected by smoke and pollution.

Jonathan Gomez

Compost for Climate: Turning Waste into Waterfront Resilience

Jonny is launching a composting program in Suisun City to divert organic waste from landfills, cut emissions, and supply nutrient-rich compost to flood-prone, underserved communities—blending climate action with environmental justice.

Karen Borg

Solano Pollinators: Growing Awareness for a Healthier Ecosystem

Karen is building a digital platform to raise awareness about pollinators’ vital role in food systems, air quality, and health—engaging Solano County residents in protecting biodiversity through education and community storytelling.

Nevaeh Priestly

Clearing the Air: Confronting Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Risks in Fairfield

Nevaeh is addressing the growing impact of wildfires and wildfire risk on air quality in Fairfield by advocating for community education, improved emergency preparedness, and policies that protect public health—especially for vulnerable populations affected by smoke and pollution.

Sachi Bansal

Fairfield Canopy: Planting Trees for Clean Air and Justice

Sachi is working to reduce air pollution and promote health equity in Fairfield by increasing tree canopy coverage in underserved areas, empowering residents to plant and care for trees in the fight for cleaner air.

Shailee Everett

Power from the Sun: Exploring Solar Energy Solutions for Everyday Living

Shailee is creating an engaging brochure to demystify solar energy for local communities. Her project highlights the benefits of solar power, offers accessible alternatives to traditional panel installation, and includes a hands-on experiment to encourage households to explore clean energy at home.

Shannon Ramirez

Protecting the Heart of the Delta: Raising Awareness for the Suisun Marsh

Shannon is addressing the growing threats to the Suisun Marsh by raising awareness about its ecological, cultural, and economic value, and advocating for stronger protections to preserve this vital wetland for future generations.

Zen Hunter-Ishikawa

Roots and Roofs: Sustainable Housing for a Resilient Solano

Zen is designing an eco-friendly housing model in Solano County with fire-resistant landscaping, ADUs for veterans and Airmen, and a sustainable community garden—merging affordable housing with environmental stewardship.
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