CCST S&T Policy Fellow
Nikka Malakooti
2026 CCST Science Fellows
Nikka Malakooti
Placement: Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
After growing up in Virginia and Italy, Nikka studied how climate, predation, and infectious disease impact important marine organisms in CA. She is excited to practice science communication and contribute her research skills towards policy solutions for the public good.
Class of 2026 CCST S&T Policy Fellows
