Daniela Dutra Elliott

Daniela Dutra Elliott serves as Associate Professor in the Botany and Agriculture program within the Math and Sciences Division at Leeward Community College, University of Hawaii, and holds the position of Sustainable Agriculture Program Coordinator.

Her academic background includes:

• Master of Science in Horticultural Sciences-Environmental, University of Florida
• Doctor of Philosophy in Botany, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Her research expertise centers on sustainable agricultural systems, plant science, and environmental horticulture, directly informing her leadership of the Sustainable Agriculture Program and curriculum development. These interdisciplinary interests bridge ecological principles with practical agricultural applications, emphasizing resource conservation and ecosystem health.

She actively contributes to campus sustainability initiatives through committee memberships including the OER Committee, Sustainability Committee, and Math and Sciences Division Personnel Committee.