Keith Taylor

Keith Taylor is an Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension & Community Economic Development at the University of California, Davis, within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Based in Davis, California, he works statewide in-person and digitally worldwide, bridging academic research with community-driven solutions. His work focuses on economic systems, democratic institutions, and community well-being.

• PhD in Human and Community Development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Affiliated with Indiana University’s Ostrom Workshop

Specializing in Community Economic Development policies, Keith addresses hybrid enterprise models like cooperatives, nonprofits, and B-corps. His research explores governance structures that empower communities, with applications in cannabis legalization, renewable energy, and financial systems. Recent publications analyze polycentric governance, cannabis industry banking, and cooperative models for organizational resilience.

His scholarly work spans environmental governance, cooperative dynamics, and sociocultural challenges. Notable focuses include the tragedy of nurdles, wind energy commons, and biofuel sustainability. Though no awards are listed, his expertise in translating social science into practice underscores his impact on community-building initiatives.