معرفی
Jordanne Dervaes is a Visiting Instructor in the Urban & Environmental Policy department at Occidental College, appointed in 2023. She bridges academic theory with hands-on practice as an urban farmer, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to sustainable living and community empowerment.
Her research and teaching focus on regenerative agriculture, emphasizing soil health, closed-loop systems, and urban food sovereignty. Through experiential learning, she connects classroom principles to real-world applications at her urban homestead, where she demonstrates sustainable food production, waste reduction, and biodiversity conservation. Her work integrates environmental ethics with practical solutions for climate-resilient communities.
Scientific Awards
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Advising and Grants
Dervaes mentors students through Occidental College’s regenerative agriculture curriculum, emphasizing experiential learning and critical analysis of food systems. While specific grant funding isn’t detailed, her work is sustained through entrepreneurial ventures that operationalize academic concepts. She cultivates student engagement via fieldwork at her urban homestead, fostering leadership in sustainable community development.
Labs and Teams
She directs The Urban Homestead—a living laboratory for regenerative practices where students and community members participate in hands-on farming, animal husbandry, and composting systems. Her ventures include Chickenista (backyard poultry education), Wildcrafted Experiences (nature-based community events), and a realty service promoting sustainable housing. Animal rescue operations form an integrated component, providing sanctuary for chickens, goats, and dogs while modeling compassionate coexistence.
