Alumni Career Profiles
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Are you interested in learning about possible career paths for majors within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences? Click on the names below for career information from Cal Poly graduates.
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Agriculture M.S. • Agricultural Business • Agricultural Science • Agricultural Systems Management • Animal Science • Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering • Crop Science • Dairy Science • Earth and Soil Sciences • Environmental Horticulture Science • Food Science • Forestry and Natural Resources • Fruit Science • Nutrition • Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration
Agriculture M.S.
- Baley Plascencia, Executive Development Program, Western Fairs Association
- Craig Macmillan, Teaching Assistant, Washington State University
- Michael Toscano, Instructor - Horticulture, San Joaquin Delta College
Agricultural Business
- Amber Rapozzo, Account Executive, All Seasons Flowers
- Baley Plascencia, Executive Development Program, Western Fairs Association
- Bernadette Walker, US Agriseeds
- Brian Wright, Sales/Operations Manager, Del Mar Farms
- Craig Smith, Farm Underwriter, Golden Eagle Insurance
- David Pritchard, Agriculture Teacher, Central Union High School District
- Emily Geremia, Sales Rep/Merchandiser, Young's Market Company
- Gino DiBuduo, Eastern Sales Specialist, Ballantine Produce Co.
- Jennifer Azparren, Auditor - Internal, E. & J. Gallo
- Julia Oldfield, Grower/Manager, Big Oak Nursery
- Julie Miles Renner, Loan Officer, American Ag Credit
- Kate Cowley, Harvest Projection Specialist, Jacobs Farm
- Mara (Thomas) Georgiadis, Owner, Paulmara Estates
- Mark Mraule, Assistant Vice President/ Financial Analyst, Rabobank N A
- Marty Flores, Junior Marketing Manager, Apio, Inc.
- Melissa Yerxa, Owner, Local Legends
- Sienna Kidd, Account Manager, Natural/Specialty Sales an Acosta Company
- Todd Hirasuna, General Manager, Sunnyside Packing Company
Agricultural Science
- Amanda Costa, Sales Account Manager, Del Monte Fresh Produce
- Anthony Catalan, Agriculture Teacher, Firebaugh Las Deltas Unified
- Carrie Phillips, Agriculture Teacher, Bret Harte Union High School District
- Krista Vannest, Agriculture Instructor, Turlock Unified School District – John H Pitman High School
- Matt Baffunno, Agriculture Teacher, Gustine Unified School
Agricultural Systems Management
- Jake Dunn, Agriculture Teacher, Turlock Unified School District
- Kevin Main, Owner/Electrician, klmutilities.com
- Scott Stiles, Sales/Part Owner, Stiles Truck Body & Equipment, INC
Animal Science
- Cara Peck, Environmental Scientist, U.S. E.P.A.
- Emily Lockard, M.S. Grad. student, Utah State University, Dept. of Natural Resources, Range Science
- Heidi Vietor , Agriculture Teacher, Napa County Office of Education
- Jenna Vivanco, Marine Mammal Trainer, Sea Life Park, by Dolphin Discovery
- Jessica Robinson, Embryologist, Reproductive Science Center of the Bay Area
- Kate Steinbeck, Zookeeper, Charles Paddock Zoo
- Leoma Box, Information Media Specialist, American Simmental Association
- Leslie Pint, Quality Assurance Supervisor, The Inventure Group Inc.
- Marc Horney Ph.D., Rangeland Management Specialist, Klamath Basin Watershed Team, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
- Rachel Tilton, Research Assistant, Exelisis
- Suzanne Schwind, Sales Rep, Wine Warehouse
- Shane Osterthaler, Quality Assurance Manager, Oberto Sausage Company
- Shannon Judd, Research and Development, Catalytic Solutions
Bioresource & Agricultural Engineering
- Adam Claes, Engineer-in-Training, Provost & Pritchard Engineering
- Michelle Ricker, Project Engineer, Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Crop Science
- Craig Macmillan, Teaching Assistant, Washington State University
Dairy Science
- Debbie Benson, Vocational Agriculture Teacher, King City High School
Earth and Soil Sciences
- Ashlee Dere, Research Assistant/Graduate Student, The Pennsylvania State University
- Glenn Matthews, Director of Maintenance, Wente Vineyards
Environmental Horticulture Science
- Amber Pool, Organic Certification Specialist, California Certified Organic Farmers
- Christine Hawkins, Water Management Specialist, Ewing Irrigation
- Michael Toscano, Instructor - Horticulture, San Joaquin Delta College
Food Science
- Carlos Murillo, Research Associate, Hilmar Cheese Co.
- Courtney Wagoner, Assistant Winemaker, Alderbrook Winery
- Geremy Olsen, QA Manager/Food Safety Director, Deardorff Family Farms
- Patrice Coudray, Product Development Scientist, Flavor Infusion
Forestry and Natural Resources
- Jeanne Dawson, Assistant Engine Crew Leader, (Forestry Technician), United States Forest Service
- Richard Dennis, Sales Manager, E.P. Aeration
Fruit Science
- David Minazzoli, Farm Management and Labor, F & J Minazzoli Farms
Nutrition
- Anne-Marie Fisher, Quality Assurance Manager - Whey, Hilmar Cheese Company
- Cambria Lisonbee, Student, Washington State University
- Cathryn Stauffer, Nutrition Support Dietitian, University of Virginia Health System
- Erin Camron, Student Nurse, UCLA Medical Center
- Karen Pata, Cook, Hotel Schoenau, Switzerland
- Maryanna McGervey, Graduate Student/Intern (HIV/AIDS Nutritionist), Loma Linda University
- Mia White, Congressional Aide, U.S. House of Representatives
- Sabrina Martinelli, Nutrition Assistant/Dietetic Intern, Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration
- Adrian Bonelli, Catering Manager, Radisson Hotel Harbor View, San Diego
- Amanda Carey, Account Executive, Irwin Home Mortgage
- Ann Brooner, Event Manager/Owner, AnnEVENT
- April Peet, Owner, April Flowers
- Baley Plascencia, Executive Development Program, Western Fairs Association
- Bryan Wunsch, Event Coordinator, Cypress Ridge Golf Course
- Doug Carscaden, Ranger Services Administrator, City of San Luis Obispo
- Elizabeth Ritter, Assistant Manager, SurfAid International
- Emily Williams, Director of Trail Use, Tahoe Rim Trail
- Heather Jacobus, Head College Counselor, National Institute for Educational Planning
- Jenny Heckendorf, Administrative Assistant, Cal Poly Planned Giving
- Jody Watty, Regional Director, Special Olympics San Luis Obispo County
- Justin Watty, Associate Director of Information Technologies, Lindamood Bell Learning Processes
- Kristin Markert-Frost, Group Sales Manager, Sea Pines Golf Resort
- Kathryn Philippe, Therapeutic Behavioral Services Specialist, Youth for Change
- Kirsten Gist, Outdoor Education Assistant Director, Calvin Crest Conferences
- Lindsey Miller, Director of Marketing and Leadership, San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
- Michael Carvalho, Associate Account Executive, The Eleven Agency
- Nicole Wilson, Tasting Room & Marketing, Windward Vineyards
- Shannon Navarro, Event Manager, Moscone Center/SMG Worldwide Entertainment
- Stacy Shull, Air Quality Specialist, San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District
- Stephanie Thomas, Conference Service Manager, Embassy Suites
