- Matt Deines
- Principal Physical Planner
- 949-824-4929
- mdeines@uci.edu
- Matt provides guidance on the physical form of campus including the built environment, open space initiatives including the Naturescape program, sustainable landscaping, and our urban forest. With over a decade of experience in the UC system Matt provides leadership in campus and UC-wide climate action planning.
- Aarushi Gupta
- Senior Sustainability Planner
- 949-824-0635
- aarushi.g@uci.edu
Aarushi is responsible for sustainability-related data reporting such as the AASHE STARS report. In addition, she is focused on bringing innovative sustainability ideas to campus and finding ways to implement them.
- Lindsey Hashimoto
- Principal Environmental Planner
- 949-824-8692
- hashimol@uci.edu
- Lindsey is responsible for project compliance with federal and state environmental regulatory statutes, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). She leads the preparation of environmental documentation and analyses, and interfaces with off-campus stakeholders regarding UCI's Capital Program.
- Justin Low
- Executive Assistant
- 949-824-8630
- j.low@uci.edu
Justin provides high level operational support to the Campus Operations and Capital Planning teams. He is focused on driving productivity and increasing efficiency through strategic planning and effective communication.
- R. Umashankar (Uma)
- Executive Director
- 949-824-1826
- rumash@uci.edu
- As the lead for the Campus Planning & Sustainability team, Uma makes it a priority to have an integrated approach that ties the team's three primary areas of focus. He brings to his position well over twenty years of higher education planning and design across both private consulting, and with the University of California.
- Cecilia Anna Del Rivo
- Fellow
- cdelrivo@uci.edu
Cecilia is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in Earth System Science and Political Science, with research experience in ocean carbon cycling, she has developed a passion for sustainable living and environmental justice. As the resiliency fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year, Cecilia will be working on UC Irvine's updated Climate Action & Adaptation Plan developing strategies to help adapt the campus community to the effects of climate change.
- Keelan Williams
- CLL Intern - Bee/Tree Campus
- keelanw@uci.edu
Keelan Williams is a fourth-year undergraduate at UC Irvine majoring in Earth System Science, with a specialization in hydrology and terrestrial ecosystems and a minor in Global Sustainability. Her lifelong love for the outdoors has evolved into a deep academic and personal commitment to environmental stewardship.
Keelan is currently serving as a Bee/Tree Campus Intern through the Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) initiative, where she supports sustainability efforts that enhance UCI's living landscape. Through this internship, she is gaining hands-on experience in ecological research and sustainable campus planning, aligning her studies with real-world impact.
Outside the classroom, Keelan is a senior outside hitter on UCI's Division I women's volleyball team and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and gardening. Her diverse interests reflect a holistic approach to sustainability—one that blends science, community, and a genuine love for nature.
- Shubhani Basnet
- CLL Intern - Bee/Tree Campus
- sbasnet1@uci.edu
Shubhani Basnet is a second-year undeclared student who will be majoring in Earth System Science! She has always had a passion for ecosystems in particular, making her fit for the Bee/Tree Campus internship. Shubhani has always enjoyed giving back to her community, helping to maintain gardens and teaching sustainability to K-12 students. She is also a part of UCI's very own Birding club, serving as an event coordinator on its board. She believes that discussing conservation should be done in a manner that demonstrates how it can benefit both society and biodiversity. Through the Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) program, Shubhani hopes to build event planning, research, and advocacy skills in order to tackle real-world environmental issues.
- Matthew Lam
- CLL Intern - Green Labs
- mattl4@uci.edu
Matt is a second-year undergraduate student majoring in Urban Studies and Criminology, with a minor in Urban and Regional Planning. He is continually exploring the intersection between the planning world and crime prevention, with a focus on fostering communities grounded in safety, sustainability, and aesthetics. His previous research experience and projects have explored strategies to reduce urban heat and homelessness. To continue navigating environmental sustainability, Matt will be working as a Green Lab Intern, helping to advance sustainable practices within campus laboratories.