Applied agricultural scientist with 18 years spanning federal research, field operations, and EPA regulatory analysis
WHAT I DO:
Regulatory Compliance
FIFRA pathway assessments, EPA submission reviews, state registration strategy, deficiency letter responses, and regulatory due diligence for investors.
Grant Writing
SBIR/STTR and USDA proposals. I've been inside federal agencies and understand how government review processes actually work.
Scientific & Technical Writing
Whitepapers, literature reviews, regulatory narratives, technical reports, and SDS documentation. Peer-review quality.
Operations & E-Commerce Compliance
Agricultural operations audits, sourcing strategy, Amazon HAZMAT classification, restricted product compliance, and suspension appeals.
BACKGROUND:
— 6 years EPA Office of Pesticide Programs (50+ registrations)
— $2M research station management at UC Davis (20+ industry partners)
— 18 years across USDA-ARS, field research, and federal regulation
— PhD Natural Resources | Bilingual EN/ES
I give straight answers backed by field experience and regulatory insider knowledge. If I can't help, I'll tell you upfront.