Employee Spotlight
Inspired by the power of research, Wang uses science to help people
Yu-Chen Wang is a UC Cooperative Extension plant pathology advisor serving Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. Wang, who joined UC ANR in 2022, studies diseases on vegetable and berry crops. “So far, I have been...
'Ninja Warrior' IPM advisor creates buzz about insects
When he's not swinging over pools of water or navigating past other obstacles on American Ninja Warrior, Eric Middleton, UC integrated pest management advisor for San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties, can often be found examining plants for...
Family’s health ordeal, Filipino values shape Irene Padasas’ Extension career
Community nutrition and health advisor builds bridges across cultures in Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera counties At a young age, Irene Padasas – UC Cooperative Extension community nutrition and health advisor for Tulare, Kings, Fresno and...
Four questions about 4-H: Humiston recounts how 4-H shaped her life journey
If you're on a video call with Glenda Humiston when she's in her home office, you'll see the sign right above her left shoulder, prominently displayed: “4-H CLUB MEMBER LIVES HERE.” It's the same sign that hung on her...
Four questions about 4-H: Hales reminisces about his youth club days
Between 4th and 8th grade, Brent Hales had acquired from those years in 4-H a lifetime's worth of skills, a group of lifelong friends, an expanded perspective on the world – and the track suit of his dreams. The middle child of seven kids, young...