Darla is currently a Political Science major, Climate Science/Policy and Environmental Policy double minor. This is her third year in Sprout Up and their first year as Co-Chapter Director. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, exploring nature, swimming, and reading.
Leena is a fourth year Environmental Science and Management major at UC Davis. This is her second year in Sprout Up and first year as Education Liaison. She loves working with kids, but in her free time likes to hangout with her friends, family, and dog.
Candy is an Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning major at UC Davis, with a passion for cartography and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Dedicated to fostering a sustainable future, she hopes to inspire the next generation of environmental scientists through her work.
I am graduating from UC Davis next year with a bachelor's in Environmental Policy and Planning with a focus on climate change policy. I’m hoping to go to grad school at UCD right after! I believe that the best modern climate change solutions start from the bottom, for this reason I chose to work with Sprout Up to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
Natalie is a third year Environmental Science and Management Major at UC Davis. She is very passionate about sustainability, environmental justice, and wildlife conservation, especially of marine ecosystems. She started as a Sprout Up Instructor in the Fall of 2023, before eventually becoming a Lead Instructor, and then the Development Manager. When not doing schoolwork, Natalie enjoys singing in the UC-Davis choir, reading, cooking, and spending time outside.
I'm a junior studying Environmental Science and Management at UC Davis. I love meeting elementary students through Sprout Up; I find that their hope revitalizes my capacity to fight for change. I spend my free time drinking coffee and discovering new music!
Lily is a third year Environmental Science and Management major. She started with Sprout Up as an instructor in Fall 2023. When she isn't prepping materials for Sprout Up, she can be found hanging out with her one-eyed cat!
Brittany is a second year majoring in Biology. This is Brittany's second year in Sprout Up and first year as a Community Manager. In her time, Brittany enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family, trying new restaurants, and crafting.
Vanessa is a third year student at UC Davis studying Environmental Science and Management and minoring in Political Science. She started Sprout Up as an instructor in 2024, later becoming a lead instructor and now serving as a Community Manager. Vanessa is passionate about environmental and climate justice, lakes and rivers, natural history + art museums, and homemade iced brown sugar shaken espressos.
Grace is a third-year Cinema & Digital Media major with a minor in Climate Science & Policy at UC Davis. Having spent several quarters in the classroom, she was able to see firsthand the importance of accessible environmental education. Grace is passionate about sustainability and growing our Sprout Up community. In her free time, you might catch her grabbing a matcha or biking to the UC Davis Craft Center!
