Alumni and Previous Employees
2014-2019 Alumni & Previous Employees
2019-2024:
Roberto Mendoza
Grower education & outreach specialist
Company: California Strawberry Commission
Hometown: Oxnard, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2024
Aidan Inoue
PHD Candidate, COrnell University
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2024
![Francico Saldana Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Headshots/FranciscoSaldana2.jpg)
Francisco Saldana
Student intern
Hometown: Salinas, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2024
Lilia Castellanos
Student Intern
Hometown: Chico, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2024
Allison Walker
student intern
Hometown: Costa Mesa, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2024
![Will Kraemer Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Headshots/Staff/WillKraemer-2_0.jpg)
Will Kraemer
Production Automation Field Engineer: 2021 - 2023
Drew Summerfield
Business program leader
CITY OF SANTA MARIA
Farm Manager: 2020 - 2023
Sarah Zukoff
Entomology Program Leader: 2020 - 2023
Jose Alvarado Rojas
Technical Service Representative
BASF
Entomology Research Manager: 2021-2023
![Noelia Ayuso Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/noeliaayusovillanueva-1.jpg)
Noelia Ayuso
DISTRIBUTION INTERN
Company: Driscoll's
Hometown: Santa Maria, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2023
![Jack Wells Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Automation%20Interns%202018%2011.jpg)
Jonathan Banuelos
Partner development associate
Company: XRTM Inc.
Hometown: Watsonville, CA
Major: Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering
Graduation: B.S., 2020
Elias Barriga
Student Intern
Hometown: Santa Maria, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2022
![Savana Becerra Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/savanabecerra-1.jpg)
Savana Becerra
Ph.D candidate
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2021
Expected Graduation: PhD in Entomology, UC Riverside
Anthony Bella
M.S.
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Major: M.S. Candidate Agriculture with a specialization in Crop Science
Graduation: M.S., 2023
Kiara Benavides
AGRICULTURAL TEACHER
Hometown: Woodlake, CA
Major: M.S. Agricultural Education
Graduation: M.S., 2023
Stella Burford
Student Intern
Hometown: Lafayette, CA
Major: Agricultural Systems Management
Graduation: B.S., 2022
Samantha Bregman
Student intern
Hometown: San Clemente, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2023
Gabbie Brocker
Student intern
Hometown: Bend, OR
Major: Agricultural Communications
Graduation: B.S., 2023
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Angel Carrillo
M.S. Student
Hometown: Perris, CA
Major: M.S. in Agricultural Education
Graduation: B.S., 2022
Celeste Gonzalez Chavez
Student Intern
Hometown: Dixon, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2023
![Angela Cruz-Garcia Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-05-12%20at%209.59.03%20PM.png)
Angela Cruz-Garcia
Soil Conservationist
Company: Santa Maria USDA
Hometown: Santa Maria, CA
Major: Agricultural Science, Crop and Soil Science
Graduation: B.S., 2021
![Marianna DeBarros Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Marianna%20DeBarros.jpg)
Marianna DeBarros
Lab Assistant
Company: Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2021
![Alexander Olivares Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Strawberry%20Interns%20F2018%2002_0.jpg)
Chris Dedo
M.S. Student, Climate and Society
Columbia University
Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA
Major: City & Regional Planning
Graduation: B.S., 2020
Bella Donati
Student Intern
Hometown: Hollister, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2023
![Renn Duncan Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/rennduncan-1_0.jpg)
Renn Duncan
Research Associate
Company: Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery
University: Westmont College
Major: Chemistry
Graduation: B.S., 2021
![Alexander Olivares Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/farao.jpeg)
Samantha Farao
student intern
Company: Nipomo Feed & Ranch Supply
Hometown: Nipomo, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2020
Omar Gonzalez Benitez
Research ASsociate
Company: UC Davis Strawberry Breeding Program
Hometown: Watsonville, CA
Major: M.S. Agriculture with a specialization in Crop Science
Graduation: M.S., 2020
Ben Grossman-Thompson
Company: CA Department of Parks & Recreation
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Graduation: B.S., 2022
Sarah Herring
EmERGING TALENT PROGRAM SOUTHWEST DIVISION REPRESENTATIVE
Company: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Hometown: Sanger, CA
Major: Agricultural Business with a minor in Crop Science
Graduation: B.S., 2023
![Kyle Jensen Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Headshots/kileyjensen2021.jpg)
Kiley Jensen
PCA
Company: Associates Insectary
Hometown: Santa Maria, CA
Major: M.S., Agriculture with a specialization in Plant Protection
Graduation: M.S., 2023
![Jack Koster Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/jackkoster-1_0.jpg)
Jack Koster
LECTURER
CSU MONTEREY BAY
Hometown: Salinas, CA
Major: M.S. Agriculture with a specialization in Plant Protection/Pathology
Graduation: M.S., 2022
![Ryan Bitter Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Shelby%20Littleton%20edited_0.jpg)
Shelby Littleton
GrADuate student
CSU Northridge
Hometown: Hollister, CA
Major: Environmental Earth & Soil Science
Cal Poly Graduation: B.S., 2020
Cassandra Martinez
Student Intern
Hometown: Oxnard, CA
Major: Plant Science
Jesus Martinez-Rodriguez
M.S. STUDENT
Hometown: Greenfield, CA
Major: M.S. Candidate Agriculture with a specialization in Plant Protection/Pathology
Graduation: M.S., 2023
![Abigail Maxwell Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/AbigailMaxwell.jpg)
Abigail Maxwell
Assistant Plant pathologist
Company: Sakata Seed America, Inc.
Hometown: Hollister, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2020
Maxine Meckfessal
EVALUATION SERVICES
Company: American AgCredit
Hometown: Point Reyes Station, CA
Major: Agricultural Business
Graduation: B.S., 2022
![Beth Noel Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/bethnoel-1.jpg)
Beth Noel
M.S. Student
Cal poly Slo
Hometown: Hydesville, CA
Major: Agricultural Science
Graduation: B.S., 2021
![Jenny Ogden-Tinoco Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/jennyogden-1_0.jpg)
Jenny Ogden-Tinoco
Strategic Supply Manager
Company: Superior Foods
Hometown: Watsonville, CA
Major: Agricultural Systems Management
Graduation: B.S., 2020
![Sophie Ortiz Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/sophieortiz.jpeg)
Sophie Ortiz
Farmer's Market WORKER
Company: Prevedelli Farms, Inc
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Major: Environmental Earth & Soil Science
Graduation: B.S., 2021
![Michael Palmer Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Michael%20Palmer.jpg)
Michael Palmer
AGROnomist
Company: Crop Syndicate
Hometown: Cary, IL
Major: M.S. Candidate Agriculture with a specialization in Crop Science
Graduation: M.S., 2020
![Victoria Plumb Profile Image](http://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/victoriaplumb-1_0.jpg)
Victoria Plumb
Graphic designer & Printing Specialist
Company: All Printing Services, Inc.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major: Graphic Communications
Graduation: B.S., 2021
![Rhealynn Ravarra Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/rhealynn-1_0.jpg)
Rhealynn Ravarra
Program educator
Company: Green Plate Special
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2021
![Kaleb Roberson Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Kaleb%20Roberson.jpg)
Kaleb Roberson
Pest Control Advisor
Company: TriCal, Inc.
Hometown: Galt, CA
Major: Agricultural Business
Graduation: B.S., 2021
![Sam Santos Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Sam%20Santos.jpg)
Samantha Santos
SALES SPECIALIST
Company: Mission Produce
Hometown: Gonzalez, CA
Major: Agricultural Business
Graduation: B.S., 2022
![Mary Steele Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Headshots/marysteele-2.jpg)
Mary Steele
PH.D. CANDIDATE
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Major: M.S., Agriculture with a specialization in Crop Sciences
Graduation: M.S. 2023
![Lauren Tallichet Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/laurentallichet-2.jpg)
Lauren Tallichet
Lab Research Assistant
Company: Bayer Crop Science
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2020
Alex Tao
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Company: P & K Farms
Hometown: Watsonville, CA
Major: Agricultural Business
Graduation: B.S., 2022
Lydia Tavoletti
student intern
Hometown: Pittsburg, PA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2023
Shae Tobin
student intern
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2022
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Yu-Chen Wang
PLANT PATHOLOGY ADVISOR
Company: UCANR
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Major: M.S. Agriculture with a specialization in Plant Protection
Graduation: M.S., 2022
![Alexander Olivares Profile Image](https://content-calpoly-edu.s3.amazonaws.com/strawberry/1/images/Sarah%20White_0.jpg)
Sarah White
strawberry breeding Research associate
Company: Driscoll's
Hometown: Yorba Linda, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2020
Mason Wong
student intern
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Graduation: B.S., 2022
Felipe Vallejo
Tasting Room Employee
Company: Center of Effort Winery
Hometown: Chowchilla, CA
Major: Agricultural Communications
Graduation: B.S., 2021
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Gabe Worthington
Graduate REsearch associate
CSU, CHico
Hometown: Rocklin, CA
Major: Environmental Earth & Soil Science
Graduation: B.S., 2020
Alvin Xu
student intern
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Major: Plant Science
Graduation: B.S., 2023