May Nesbit Drew

UCSC Student | Agroecology Major, Earth Sciences Minor

Role: Community Supported Agriculture Volunteer at Esperanza Community Farms

About May Nesbit Drew

Hi! My name is May, and I'm an Agroecology student at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I'm passionate about environmental education, promoting diversity in the ecological sciences, sustainable food systems, climate policy, and outdoor skill building. If you would like to get in-touch, please email me at m•••••@ucsc.edu

Experience

Community Supported Agriculture Volunteer
Esperanza Community Farms
Jul 2026 — Present · Watsonville, CA
Adventure Rec Leader
University of California, Santa Cruz
May 2026 — Present · Santa Cruz, CA
• Led day-hikes and multi-day backpacking trips for UCSC students, enhancing their confidence in backcountry skills. • Fostered a supportive environment that encouraged personal growth and teamwork among participants. • Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure and enjoyable outdoor experience.
Volunteer Teacher and Community Manager
Sprout Up
Sep 2025 — Present · Santa Cruz, CA
• Engaged students in environmental education, promoting stewardship and conservation appreciation. • Developed lesson plans that fostered a deeper understanding of ecological issues. • Collaborated with local schools to integrate environmental topics into their curricula.
Environmental Plastic Assessment Program Intern
Clean Oceans International
Jan 2026 — Jun 2026 · Santa Cruz, CA
Shadow to Marine Biology and Ecology Department
University of Miami
Jan 2024 — Jan 2024 · Miami, FL
• Shadowed Marine Biology and Ecology PhD student Sarah Walls at the University of Miami, gaining hands-on experience in marine research. • Assisted in studying the dissolution rates of ichthyocarbonates and their implications for climate change. • Participated in dissections, data collection, and lab maintenance, enhancing my technical skills in marine biology.
TEDx Speaker
TED Conferences
Nov 2023 — Jan 2024 · Toledo, OH
• Delivered a compelling 10-minute TEDx talk on the effects of Blood Quantum within the Native community. • Connected personal family experiences to broader cultural themes, enhancing audience understanding. • Engaged with diverse audiences, fostering dialogue on important social issues.

Education

Maumee Valley Country Day School
High School Diploma
2021 — 2025
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor's of Arts - B.A · Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
2025 — 2029

Skills

Rescue Diving
Wreck Diving
Underwater Photography
Water Rescue
Swift Water Rescue
Social Issues
Presentation Skills
Scientific Diving
Scuba Diving
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Public Speaking
Diving
Animal Husbandry

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Current company

Esperanza Community Farms

5 employees · Founded 2017 · Watsonville, California, United States

Esperanza Community Farms is a system-changing, sustainable community agriculture project focused on increasing food security and good health among families living in the Pajaro and Salinas Valleys, especially those from under-resourced communities. We cultivate fresh, pesticide-free, culturally preferred vegetables and fruit varieties, then deliver bi-weekly boxes of produce directly to members’ homes via a subsidized Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. We work within the regional arts ecosystem and partner with organizations that wish to work jointly to localize the food supply chain. The CSA, along with the Farm-2-Cafeteria (F2C) project and our strategic partnerships with small local farmers of color via the 7 Plus Organics Co-op, work interdependently to realize our mission. Esperanza Community Farms is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive and courageous environment that promotes thoughtful relationships with our diverse staff, volunteers, community partners, and patrons. Our goal is to design and implement strategies that address the varied barriers to fresh and local organic produce and economic justice in the CA Central Coast. To this end, we offer programs and experiences that ensure that the community at large, regardless of gender, race, age, immigration status, and socioeconomic status, has increased health equity and economic justice.

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About May Nesbit Drew

Experience

Community Supported Agriculture Volunteer

Adventure Rec Leader

Volunteer Teacher and Community Manager

Environmental Plastic Assessment Program Intern

Shadow to Marine Biology and Ecology Department

TEDx Speaker

Education

Maumee Valley Country Day School

University of California, Santa Cruz

Skills

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