Karyn Utsumi (she/they) serves as the Central/Sierra California Community Education Specialist (CES) for UC Environmental Stewards. Karyn supports community program partners in running their California Naturalist and Climate Stewards courses. 

While attending UC Davis, Karyn studied Environmental Science and Management with an emphasis in Ecology, Biodiversity, & Conservation. Karyn’s work experience includes K-12 non-formal environmental education, adult volunteer engagement, and restoration ecology.