UC Berkeley Native FEWS Initiative
Our Vision
A collaboration of people at UC Berkeley building community and support for students and faculty engaged in Indigenous FEWS research on campus and across the Native FEWS Alliance.
The Team:
Alice Agogino: Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Yael Perez: Development Engineering Program Director
Martha Chavez: Assistant Dean, Graduate Division
Skye Fierro: Coordinator, Graduate Division
McKalee Steen: PhD in Env. Science, Policy, and Management
Kanani D’Angelo: Graduated with Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of City Planning, Spring 2025
Marlena Robbins: PhD Student of Public Health
Natasha Beepath: Graduated with Master of Public Policy, Spring 2024
Breylan Martin: PhD Student in Ethnic Studies
Atheena Arasoo: Graduated with Master of Public Policy, Spring 2026
Hannah Arthur: Master of Public Health Student
Past Event(s)
Fall 2024 and Fall 2025 the Indigi-Grad Workshop will be offered in conjunction with the Indigenous Speaker Series:
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- September 6th: Dr. Kaya DeerInWater
- September 27th: Dr. Nazune Menka
- October 25th: Dr. Juliet Maestas
- November 8th: Dr. Christina Castro
- November 15th: Dr. Loren Waters
- November 22nd: Dr. Ora Marek-Martinez
- December 6th: Dr. Jennifer Grenz
Significant Results and Outcomes
The Indigi-Grad Workshop, featuring a public-facing speaker series, was successfully held since Fall 2023.
- Enrolled over 80 Master’s and PhD students.
- Hosted over 20 speakers, with event attendance ranging from 20 to 50 participants.
- Established a dedicated working group within UC Berkeley.
- Organized local site visits to build relationships and research opportunities with Native-led community organizations.