The NAPB Graduate Student Working Group (GSWG) is composed of graduate students across the country that share a passion for plant breeding.

Mission: The GSWG supports students to strengthen their efforts in plant breeding to promote food security, quality of life, and a sustainable future. This is achieved through providing networking opportunities and professional development opportunities such as workshops and seminars at the conference as well as online throughout the year. 

Officer Names, Position, and Pictures

Officer Team:

Chair: Mala Ganiger

Vice-Chair: Jonathan Concepcion

Secretary: Andrew Herr

Past-Chair: Lance Merrick

Advocacy and Communications Team:

Social Media Representative: Cassondra Newman

Graduate Student Outreach: Maria Roberta de Oliviera

Graduate Student Highlight Coordinators: Amaka Ifeduba and Lovepreet Singh

Planning Committee Liaison: Akash Datta

African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) Liaison and Outreach: Mawulawoe Anato-Dumelo

Contact us: napbgswg@gmail.com