About
The Davis Alt Protein Project
The Davis Alt Protein Project (Davis APP) is a multidisciplinary team of graduate and undergraduate students aiming to advance the field of alternative proteins: plant-based, fermentation-derived, and cell-cultured innovations. These innovative products aim to mimic conventional forms of meat, dairy, and eggs to advance the development of a more sustainable and equitable food supply—especially in the face of a growing global population and limited ability to scale-up conventional agriculture sufficiently.
As a leading research university in food and agricultural science, UC Davis offers an extraordinary platform to propel student engagement in the field of alternative proteins. The Davis Alt Protein Project is uniquely situated between the booming ag-tech, biotech, and food-tech startups of the Bay Area and the bountiful growing region of the Central Valley.
University of California, Davis
1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616
2022-23 Executive Board
Nick Johnson
President
Graduate Student, PhD
Biomedical Engineering
> Leach Lab
Favorite Alt Protein: Meati Chicken
Interests: Cooking, Guitar, Drums, Slacklining, Nature
Ted O'Neill
Co-VP and Founder
Graduate Student, PhD
Food Science and Technology
> Block Lab & Baar Lab
> New Harvest Fellow
Favorite Alt Protein: JUST Egg
Interests: Music, Fitness, Cooking / Baking, DIY
Jules Madigan
Co-VP
Graduate Student, PhD
Immunology
> PENG JI Lab
> TurtleTree Scientific Affairs Assistant
Favorite Alt Protein: Modern Kitchen Onion & Chive Cream Cheese
Interests: Ultimate Frisbee, Cooking, Music
Mayrene Huynh
Creative Director
Undergraduate Student, 3rd Year
Food Science and Technology
> Block Lab
Favorite Alt Protein: Impossible Chicken Nuggets
Interests: Video Games, Music, Cooking / Baking, Arts & Crafts
Natalie Hamada
Events Coordinator
Graduate Student, PhD
Plant Biology
> Shabek Lab
Favorite Alt Protein: Beyond Breakfast Sausage
Interests: The Gym, Cooking, Cats, Being Outside & Generally Active
Andie Filler
Treasurer
Graduate Student, PhD
Biomedical Engineering
> Leach Lab
> Beyond Meat Research Associate
Favorite Alt Protein: JUST Folded Egg
Interests: Cooking / Baking, Running, Environmental Sustainability
Officer Alumni
Angelica Guercio
Events Coordinator
Minami Ogawa
Social Media & Communications Officer
(June 2021 - Mar 2022)
Sophia Pinton
Co-Vice President
(Feb 2020 - Dec 2021)
Mirai Miura
External Affairs Officer
(Feb 2020 - June 2021)
Anh Tran
Financial Officer
(Feb 2020 - Aug 2021)
Mariah Mier
Information Officer
(Feb 2020 - June 2021)