Meet The POLICY Team.

Gustavo Garcia Islas

Policy Director

Major: Environmental Engineering

This year, I plan to work with AECOM staff and the Office of Sustainability to have students more involved in UCR’s official Climate Action & Adaption Plan.

Alec Alarcon

Policy Intern

Major: Biology & Public Policy

As a policy intern I want to ensure we have all the information we can get about the policies we are interested in. One idea I have for the school is to hold a campus wide clothing drive, as a way to declutter, cut down on overconsumption, and to give back to our community. I find my passion about sustainability in my appreciation and awe of our planet. Everything from our old growth forests to the botanical gardens needs protection and preservation before we lose them forever.

Eva Luna

Policy Team Member

Major: Political Science/Law & Society

I hope to learn more about sustainable practices while working on policy that would make our campus greener. I have been part of companies that implement sustainable practices, so I know it is possible for others to implement their own ways to protect our environment. I think it all leads back to being informed and learning more everyday about what you can do. While at GCAP I hope to continue learning, and spreading that along.

Angela Tuoyo

Policy Team Member

Major: Public Policy

My goals within my Policy Team Member position is to gain meaningful insights into environmental challenges. I hope to make meaningful connections with GCAP and make a positive impact towards sustainability at UCR!

Matthew Guizar

Policy Team Member

Major: Political Science

As a policy team member, I hope to support initiatives that strengthen sustainability efforts on campus. I am particularly interested in protecting spaces like the R'Garden after it has faced recent threats, and in improving awareness of such resources.

Kevin Leung

Policy Team Member

Major: Environmental Engineering

I truly enjoy spending time in nature and appreciating the world around us. I'm excited to have the opportunity to work with GCAP to make UCR a hub for sustainable policy and innovation. I hope that through my work I can help protect the campus, communities, and environments we love and thrive in.

Harrison Wen

Policy Team Member

Major: Environmental Science

I hope to be able to contribute good ideas to the team and be friends with everyone. I also hope we can implement these ideas on campus so that we have a better environment.

Boris Binkin-Krupa

Policy Team Member

Major: Public Policy

I am looking forward to gaining valuable experience in developing and implementing policy to promote sustainability and contribute to the environmental resilience of UCR.

In addition, I am passionate about mitigating food insecurity and food waste at UCR through fostering a better understanding of student behavior and needs.