Institute Team
Co-Director, Institute for Agroecology • Associate Research Professor, ALE (Agroecology, Landscape, and Environment)
Postdoctoral Associate
Research Associate, Institute for Agroecology
Postdoctoral Associate • Co-coordinator of Andes Region in Agroecology Support Team
Research Affiliate, PhD Student
Carlos Andres Gallegos-Riofrío
Research Assistant Professor, Institute for Agroecology
Postdoctoral Associate, Institute for Agroecology
Operations Manager, Institute for Agroecology
Head of Undergraduate Education, Institute for Agroecology • Co-Director, UVM Environmental Studies Program
Postdoctoral Associate
Vegetable Nutrient Management Specialist, UVM Extension • Research Affiliate
Research Associate, Agroecology Support Team
Co-Director, Institute for Agroecology • Professor of Agroecology and Environmental Studies, Department of Plant and Soil Science
Postdoctoral Researcher, Plant & Soil Science
Research Affiliate • Policy Program Co-Director, Food Solutions New England
Business Manager, Institute for Agroecology
About Our Graduate Students
About Our Graduate Students
The Agroecology Community of Practice (CoP) includes the Institute Team, graduate students, and alumni with interest in agroecology and a commitment to fostering transitions to just and sustainable food systems. Within our group, we pay particular attention to transdisciplinary and participatory action research (PAR) approaches. The group distinguishes itself in its commitment to constructive, collaborative work and caring mutual support. Masters and PhD students who are undertaking research on agroecology within the vision and mission of the Institute are eligible to become a part of the CoP.
Graduate Students
Ph.D. Student, Plant and Soil Science • Agricultural Business Educator, UVM Extension
Zachary.M.Smith@uvm.eduUVM Collaborators
Research Associate • Department of Community Development and Applied Economics (CDAE) • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
matthew.burke@uvm.eduResearch Associate Professor • Farming and Climate Change Program Coordinator • UVM Extension • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
joshua.faulkner@uvm.eduInstitute for Agroecology Collaborator • Extension Assistant Professor of Community Development
isaac.leslie@uvm.eduResearch Assistant Professor • Department of Plant and Soil Science • College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
scott.c.merrill@uvm.eduUndergraduate Fellows
Agroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC) Undergraduate Fellow
Jake.Darling@uvm.eduAgroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC) Undergraduate Fellow
Helen.Goodyear@uvm.eduAgroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC) Undergraduate Fellow
Makenna.Mcbrierty@uvm.eduAgroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC) Undergraduate Fellow
Brady.Miller@uvm.eduAgroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC) Undergraduate Fellow
Kendall.Muzzy@uvm.eduAgroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC) Undergraduate Fellow
Benjamin.Vandel@uvm.eduAgroecology and Livelihoods Collaborative (ALC) Undergraduate Fellow
Mica.Vasseur@uvm.edu