Cal Poly Humboldt professors honored with James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award

Cutcha Risling Baldy and Kaitlin Reed, co-directors of the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute at Cal Poly Humboldt, have received the 2025 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award. The award recognizes their work in promoting food sovereignty, land justice, and Indigenous science. Through their efforts, including the creation of California’s first Food Sovereignty Lab, they are revitalizing traditional food systems and empowering future generations of Indigenous leaders.