Past Commission: 2022-2023

Ben Hodgson, He/him/his

  • Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning Major
Ben is a third year from San Rafael in the Bay Area majoring in Environmental Policy Analysis & Planning. He is passionate about advocating for a just transition to a sustainable future at UC Davis and beyond. In his free time, he likes to hike, read, and cook!

Mina Bedogne, She/her/hers

  • Fourth Year Environmental Science and Management Major
Mina joined EPPC to explore the intersection of environmental science and policy and promote sustainable practices on campus. A proponent of all things outdoors, she also interns as a waterway steward at the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden and a shepherd for the UC Davis Sheepmowers. When she’s not in waders or participating in restoration projects, you’ll find her attempting to be a good student at the library’s standing desks, reading and listening to podcasts at Lake Spafford, or wandering around downtown and campus (just for the fun of it).

Sarah Pando, She/her/hers

  • Fourth Year Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning Major, Native American Studies Minor
Sarah joined EPPC to work with a group of people who share the same passion towards making UC Davis a more environmentally-friendly campus. She also currently works as a co-lead at the Aggie Reuse Store to promote sustainable consumption. On her free time she enjoys thrifting, painting, and taking walks around the arboretum.

Mateo Alliende, He/him/his

  • Fourth Year Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning Major, International Agricultural Development Minor
Mateo joined EPPC because he wanted to be a part of the student government and its efforts towards a more sustainable UC Davis. He is pursuing a future in environmental policy, focusing specifically on conservation management on an international scale. If Mateo could, he would always be in the mountains where he can climb rocks, go backpacking, and shred the ski slopes.

Laila Penny, She/her/hers

  • First Year Art History Major, Psychology Minor
Laila joined EPPC to help the environment around UC Davis, learn more about policy planning for sustainability, and to advocate for eco-friendly change. Some hobbies she has are running, rock climbing, and kickboxing.

Leo Hecht, He/him/his

  • Second Year Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning Major, GIS Minor
Leo joined EPPC to become more involved in campus sustainability and to help enact positive changes to ensure environmental issues that affect students most at Davis are being addressed. He currently interns at the UC Davis student farm and is planning on pursuing a career in agricultural and environmental policy. In his free time, he enjoys painting and playing music.

Mackenzie Field - Chair '22-'23, She/her/hers

  • Fourth Year Environmental Science and Management Major, Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning Minor
Mackenzie is a fourth-year from Irvine majoring in Environmental Science and Management and minoring in Environmental Policy and Planning. She joined EPPC because she wanted to work alongside other environmental advocates at UC Davis and is interested in pursuing a career in environmental conservation and restoration. In her free time, she bird-watches, cooks various soups, and enjoys the outdoors.