MESM 2026
Pronouns: he/him
Bio
Travis graduated from UCSB in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies, learning the value of communication and critical analysis. He immediately found application for his degree by working on an organic farm, growing into a position of management. His seasonally driven career allowed him to travel extensively and both endeavors deepened his appreciation for humanity's relationship with the earth and its ecosystems.
This appreciation expanded during his work in food production and packaging, where he dealt with workflow and waste management. Travis recognizes the importance of every incremental improvement in reducing the frictions of industry, whether mechanical, economic, or social. He is pursuing a Master of Environmental Science and Management to participate in vital conversations between industry and data-driven environmental stewardship. He knows these conversations, local and global, must include marginalized and historically underrepresented communities.
During his off hours you can find him laughing while sailing, surfing or cooking.