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Office of the Director

Institutes

  • Institute of Bioenergy, Climate and Environment: Rachel Melnick, Deputy Director (Acting)
  • Institute of Food Production and Sustainability: Kal Kalavacharla, Deputy Director
  • Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition: Steve Zeng, Deputy Director (Acting)
  • Institute of Youth, Family, and Community: Rubella Goswami, Deputy Director
  • Center for International Programs: Davida Tengey, Program Coordinator

Operations

Page last updated: April 18, 2025

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