Daniel Press

Daniel Press is a Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Santa Clara University. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science (1992) and M.A. in Public Policy (1989) from Claremont Graduate University, and a B.S. in Fermentation Science from UC Davis (1984). His research focuses on environmental policy, sustainable agriculture, and California land use, with notable work on water quality regulation and industrial greening.

• Education:
• Ph.D. Political Science, Claremont Graduate University (1992)
• M.A. Public Policy, Claremont Graduate University (1989)
• B.S. Fermentation Science, UC Davis (1984)

Press previously served at UC Santa Cruz, including chairing the Chancellor’s Council on Climate Change (2008–2010) and directing the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (2012–2019). He also served on California’s Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for two terms. His publications include over 25 journal articles and three books, including *American Environmental Policy: The Failures of Compliance, Abatement and Mitigation* (2015).

He actively restores historic sites like the Cowell Hay Barn and advocates for interdisciplinary liberal arts education rooted in Jesuit values. Personal interests include winemaking, baking sourdough, and reading science fiction.