Dr. Jennifer Alford
Dr. Jennifer Alford is the Director of the CSUSB Institute for Watershed Resiliency (IWR). She leads the IWR with over two decades of environmental resource experiences that engage communities and students in environmental education, research and community service. In addition to serving as the IWR Director, Dr. Alford is also an Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies and the Associate Director of Research for CSU WATER. Dr. Alford’s teaching, research and service interests observe the quality and quantity of watershed resources as well as how water impairment impacts ecological and public health across San Bernardino National Forest and downstream Inland Empire communities.
In her role with IWR, Dr. Alford participates in partnerships including the Headwater Resilience Partnership where she collaborates with the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (SBVMWD), the Inland Empire Resources Conservation District (IERCD), US Forest Service (USFS), Southern California Mountains Foundation (SCMF), and the United States Forest Foundation (USFF) to mitigate impacts to watershed resources. Collective efforts ensure that students, faculty, and the communities CSUSB serves gain valuable inquiry-based learning experiences. These experiences aim to encourage and sustain watershed partnerships that support CSUSB Strategic Goals while simultaneously ensuring that students are prepared for careers and stewardship opportunities in the Inland Empire.
Claudia Muldoon
Claudia is a financial, administrative and grant management specialist for the IWR, where she has worked for the last four years. She studied accounting at University of Baja California, in her native country of Mexico, with over 15 years of experience on financial reporting and cost accounting. She immigrated to California in 2017 where she plans to continue her professional studies soon to specialize in Public Administration. In her free time, Claudia enjoys taking road trips to explore new places and new food, with her husband and their pet dog Tyson.
Steve Keough
Steve is the IWR's Program Coordinator who supports multiple aspects of program development, budgeting, and developing community partnerships. He brings over a decade of extensive knowledge about regional and local water districts to support IWR program growth.
Angeli Richard
2023-2024 Watershed Fellow funded by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
Angeli is a Social Science and Globalization master's student at CSUSB, studying the intersection of water sustainability and environmental justice. Off-campus, she dedicates her free time to community engagement, often volunteering with friends on restoration initiatives with the Southern California Mountains Foundation and the Rivers and Lands Conservancy. She loves the outdoors, frequently visiting California’s coastal regions and mountains. She hopes to utilize this fellowship program to leverage her skills and expertise, aiming to make a significant impact in water sustainability and justice.
Teresa Deaguilera
2023-2024 Watershed Fellow funded by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
Teresa is a graduate student at California State University, San Bernardino, working toward a master's degree in public administration. She earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies, concentrating on Environmental Sustainability. She is a passionate environmentalist. She loves spending time outdoors with her family and her two dogs, Zoey and Bella.
Jose Garcia
2023-2024 Watershed Fellow funded by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
Jose Anthony Garcia is a CSUSB senior majoring in Geology, in the Geological Science Department at CSUSB. He is one of nine siblings and was raised by a single mother. Jose was born and raised in San Bernardino, California and is the first of his family to attend college. His favorite hobbies include hiking, traveling, and reading. One of his favorite series of books is called “A series of unfortunate events”. Jose also enjoys furthering my knowledge with scientific articles and books pertaining to my subject of interest. Jose participated in sports such as track and football. This past summer he was able to conduct his Undergraduate research with his mentor Dr. Claire Todd at Mt. Rainier National Park. His future goals include attending graduate school and potentially having a career in Hydrology.
David Hernandez
2023-2024 Watershed Fellow funded by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
David Hernandez is an undergrad at California State University San Bernardino who is majoring in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Sustainability. He is pursuing a career in hydrology and hopes to gain valuable experience while being a fellow. David’s hobbies include table top games like Magic the Gathering, drumming, and recently Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Julia Pineda
2023-2024 Watershed Fellow funded by the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.
Julia Pineda is an undergraduate student at California State University San Bernardino majoring in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Systems as well as a minor in Geography. Julia enjoys exploring new hiking trails in the Inland Empire.