Wendy Chan

Wendy Chan is a Garden Educator and member of the Silicon Valley HealthCorps (an AmeriCorps program). A recent graduate from UC San Diego, Wendy majored in Urban Studies and City planning, with a focus on sustainability and the environment. In her last year of college, she was inspired through working with a local community garden in San Diego called New Roots. The IRC, International Rescue Committee, who founded New Roots, works with the issues of cultural diversity and healthy living. This experience motivated her future goals to work towards helping communities achieve living sustainable, healthy, and balanced lifestyles. She enjoys practicing yoga, exploring the outdoors, and continues on learning from the daily lessons of life.