Growing up in Colorado, Star developed an early connection to land and food systems by working on small, neighboring farms. She earned her bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy and Ecology from UC Berkeley, where she became deeply involved in the UC-wide Herbicide-Free movement in collaboration with school groundskeepers and faculty. She also joined Rootskeeper, a grassroots movement in Oakland focused on advancing stronger regulations around urban fracking, with a focus on environmental justice.
Her interest in land stewardship deepened during an apprenticeship on an organic produce farm in the U.S. Virgin Islands. There, she not only learned the day-to-day operations of small farming, but also witnessed firsthand the stark inequalities in both cultivation and food access—issues compounded on the island by American occupation. This experience further encouraged her commitment to addressing systemic injustices through agricultural reform.
Most recently, Star worked as a paralegal at a small environmental law firm in San Francisco, supporting litigation on air and water contamination, toxic exposures, and consumer protection.
Across these experiences, her focus has been on the intersection of ecological health, community empowerment, and justice. Star is excited to continue exploring how small-scale and community-based agriculture can serve as a tool for liberation and economic resilience, and how regenerative practices can be scaled to transform broader food systems.
Otherwise, she enjoys spending time outside in the sun with her toes in the grass or can be found hiking, climbing, or running.