About PacificAgroecology
Understanding the principles and people behind our mission to transform food systems in the Pacific region.
What is Agroecology?
Agroecology is an integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable food and agriculture systems. It seeks to optimize the interactions between plants, animals, humans, and the environment while taking into consideration the social aspects that need to be addressed for a sustainable and fair food system.
“Our mission is to cultivate resilient and equitable food systems through participatory research, education, and community engagement. We bring together diverse stakeholders to co-create knowledge and action for a sustainable future.”
What Guides Us
Mission-Driven
Every action we take is guided by our commitment to sustainable agriculture and food justice.
Research-Based
We ground our work in rigorous scientific inquiry and evidence-based practices.
Community-Centered
Local knowledge and community participation are at the heart of everything we do.
Meet Our Scientists
Our network of senior scientists brings expertise across environmental disciplines.
Co-Founder, Managing Director
John Williams is an ecologist and researcher at the University of California, Davis, and serves as PAE's Chief Scientific Officer. His work focuses on...
Co-Founder, Managing Director
Josh Viers has over 15 years of professional experience in landscape ecology and watershed science, and serves as PAE's Chief Executive Officer. By le...
Senior Scientist
Michael Andreu has been practicing forestry for over 20 years. He has worked with forests issues in the US, Central America and West Africa. He has ex...
Senior Scientist
Olga Barbosa is interested in the relationship between humans and the environment from an ecological perspective. Her research has been continuously c...