Dedrick Rhone

Dedrick Rhone

Dedrick is originally from a small agricultural town in the South.  His family moved to Sunnyvale when he was 6, but he spent most summers on his grandparents’ farm land helping as much as they would let him. After high-school, Dedrick attended the University of...
Katherine Kao Cushing

Katherine Kao Cushing

Katherine is a professor and chair of the Department of Environmental Studies at San Jose State University. The department is the academic home for over 250 undergraduate and 40 graduate students working to better understand and address today’s most pressing...
Eric Chang

Eric Chang

Eric was born in Southern California and grew up mainly there and in the Bay Area.  He has also lived in New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, and Alaska both during his childhood and his career.  While growing up, he always was interested in mathematics, science, and the...

Nitesh Dullabh

Nitesh Dullabh is a third-generation South African, now living in California for the last 13 years. He did his postgraduate degree in International Affairs in South Africa and got his MBA in the UK. Nitesh is the CEO/Founder of 2POD Ventures, a sustainability...
David Duveneck

David Duveneck

David has a long history with with the organization, as his grandparents, Josephine and Frank Duveneck, founded Hidden Villa. David joined the Board of Directors in 2005 and enjoys his role in representing the Duveneck family. As a certified Nurseryman, he enjoys sharing his deep knowledge in landscape consulting.