As Academic Coordinator, Sonja oversees work in the Agriculture and Environment theme in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP), one of the ANR statewide programs. Current research and education initiatives focus on increasing adoption of renewable farming practices that regenerate the soil, conserve natural resources, harness biodiversity for better agricultural and environmental outcomes, and help producers mitigate and adapt to climate change. Sonja aims to integrate social science and agroecological perspectives into her work and has also taken a leading role in spearheading professional development programs geared toward increasing the capacity of extension professionals to engage with diverse and traditionally under-served clientele.