Get to Know Us
We are a passionate group of scientists, researchers, and collaborators focused on tackling climate challenges in the Inland Deserts. With expertise across ecology, policy, and community engagement, we work together to develop science-based solutions for a more resilient future. Our mission is rooted in partnership, ensuring local voices and needs shape our work. Get to know the people behind the project and how we’re helping the Inland Deserts adapt and thrive.
Meet The Team
Francesca M. Hopkins, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Lead Researcher
Ryan Sendejas
UC Riverside
Lead Author
Guadulupe Sanchez
UC Riverside
Project Assistant / Contributing Author
Lynn Sweet, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Hoori Ajami, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Kurt Schwabe, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Ray G. Anderson, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Juliann Allison, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Ann Chenney, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Emma Aronson, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Mehdi Nemati, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Alfredo Martinez-Morales, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Daniel Orr
California Director of Geospatial Science
Science Lead, Desert and Salton Sea
National Audubon Society
Contributing Author
Caroline Hung, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Arun Raju, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Matthew J Barth, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Darrel Jenerette, Ph.D.
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
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Will Porter
UC Riverside
Contributing Author
Christine Seaman
UC Riverside
Contributing Author & Editor
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