Ritika Singh - Program Coordinator

As a Program Coordinator Ritika contributes to the delivery of projects and activities within the Plant Material Development program and is responsible for coordinating volunteers, project teams members and resources to deliver outstanding results on the IRC's project and commitments.  She performs a variety of skilled tasks which include field work, data collection, data entry and review, reporting and administrative duties related to the project or program.  The Plant Material Development is the intentional cultivation of seeds, seedlings and container plants in support of ecological restoration efforts.  Ritika is very involved with IRC's program that uses wild seed collection, in combination with traditional farming and nursery practices, to ensure that each restoration includes a diverse set of plant species that are adapted to local conditions.

Prior to joining the Irvine Ranch Conservancy Ritika has worked in a myriad of volunteer and community engagement positions ranging from the Aquarium of the Pacific to the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and even a farm.  She comes to us with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and is currently pursuing a Masters in Conservation Biology from Miami University in partnership with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.