David Herrera

David Herrera is an Assistant Professor in the School of the Environment at San Francisco State University (SFSU), part of the College of Science & Engineering. His work focuses on environmental justice, policy, and community organizing strategies to address systemic inequities. He collaborates with Bay Area grassroots organizations to elevate marginalized voices impacted by environmental racism and climate change.

Education:

• B.A. in Political Science, University of California, Berkeley
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science (American Politics specialization), Brown University

Research Interests: Herrera examines how environmental justice organizations navigate policy spaces through coalition-building, legislative responsiveness to climate change, vulnerability to heatwaves/wildfires, and equity in environmental literacy. His approach integrates community-based participatory research to ensure marginalized communities' voices shape decision-making.

Funding & Grants:

• Kennedy King Memorial College Scholarship Fund
• Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation
• Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
• Brown University Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy

Collaborations: Engages with Bay Area grassroots organizations to advance climate action and environmental justice advocacy.