UC Davis Environmental Policy and Management Student
Marcella Hernandez is a dynamic and driven first-generation BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Color) student, hailing from a vibrant Latinx community. With a passionate commitment to education and empowering others, Marcella has dedicated herself to supporting and guiding fellow students in their pursuit of higher education.
Born into a family that valued hard work and education, Marcella's journey has been shaped by her unique experiences and the challenges she faced as a first-generation student. As an intelligent and ambitious young woman, she has overcome various obstacles, defying stereotypes and breaking barriers along the way.
A dedicated education professional with a passion for sustainability and environmental advocacy, seeking to transition into environmental policy and management. With a strong foundation in research, communication, and leadership, I aim to contribute to the development of policies that promote sustainable agriculture. Long-term goals include becoming a policy advocate, urban planner, and an environmental policy researcher, where I can inspire and educate the next generation of leaders in environmental stewardship. Committed to driving impactful change at the intersection of education, policy, and environmental sustainability.
Graduated from Community College prior to High School at 17 years old.
Graduated from UC Davis in 2023 with a Bachelor in Science with an emphasis in Plant & Soil Sciences. Current Masters student in Environmental Policy and Management.
Panelist at California Community Colleges regarding Dual Enrollment regarding my experience and achievements.Â
R programming
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc)
Project Management
Critical Thinker
Collaborator
Orgs
Whole Earth Festival
Association of Environmental Professionals
UC Davis Student Farm
My future goal is to advocate for low-income marginalized communities burndend by environmental issues pertaining to air pollution, water pollution, and food security.