CCST S&T Policy Fellow
Elana Varner
2023 CCST Science Fellows
Elana Varner
Placement: Department of Pesticide Regulation - Executive Office
From the Boston area, Elana’s chemical ecology research used pheromones to help address bumblebee conservation and rodent pest management challenges. Elana earned her PhD in Biological Sciences from Simon Fraser University and a BS in Pre-Veterinary Sciences from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Elana is now an Environmental Scientist, Reevaluation, with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.
Class of 2023 CCST S&T Policy Fellows
Our Mission
To engage leading experts in science and technology to advise State policymakers - ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation.
