Employee Spotlights

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The Employee Spotlights blog shares the stories and work of just some of the outstanding UC ANR academics and staff who strive to make a positive impact in communities across California.

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Houston Wilson, in baseball cap, gestures while doing a talk in the shade of an orchard
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Wilson brings science to California’s high-priority crops

November 21, 2025
By Michael Hsu
Based at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center near Fresno, UC Cooperative Extension specialist Houston Wilson and his team develop integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for some of California’s most valuable agricultural commodities.
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Katie Low stands by a prescribed fire in a forest setting
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Low blazes the way in fire and forestry field

June 3, 2025
By Julienne E Cancio
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, we spotlight Katie Low, UC ANR Fire Network statewide coordinator. The support Low has received throughout her career inspired her to give back by connecting students in forestry programs with professionals in the industry.
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Richards champions sustainable agriculture in underserved farming communities

March 27, 2025
By Judi Eppele
 “Just don’t give up on what you’re trying to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” – Ella Fitzgerald These are words that Chandra Richards, University of California Cooperative Extension land use academic coordinator for Southern California, lives by. A champion…
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