Jason John

Conservation scientist & Williams' Lab @UCSC alum | Lucky husband & cat dad | Views are my own | (he/him)

[CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship @CCSTFellows]

NEW: “Strive not for perfection, but excellence.” In the first 2025 blog, Ayana Henderson and Raisa Rahim share three lessons from training that prepared them for their year with @CaliforniaDTSC and @CDFAnews.

https://t.co/Y12WJz3ve1

#scipol #scicomm #phd #caleg #california

[Madeline Drake @MadelineKDrake]

Thank you @PowerInNatureCA for the 2025 Force for Nature award! I’m honored to be recognized with @BenAllenCA, @ilike_mike, and @AsmConnolly who have all been champions in helping us make progress toward @30x30CA. Onward together!

[Power in Nature @PowerInNatureCA]

Madeline Drake with @CalNatResources, is an inspiring leader in CA’s 30x30 initiative, from crafting the Pathways to 30x30 Strategy to driving its implementation. The Power in Nature Coalition recognizes her extraordinary contributions with the Force for Nature Award!

[CCST @CCSTorg]

Today is #GivingTuesday! Given the scale of today’s challenges, CCST’s mission to strengthen policy with objective, independent science and technology advice is more crucial than ever. Please consider making a Giving Tuesday gift: https://t.co/akXDXoeS5r

[CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship @CCSTFellows]

Happy National #STEMday! Today, we celebrate our network of @CCSTFellows, who use their scientific expertise to propel California toward progress on the most challenging issues from #ClimateChange to #AI policy.

#SciPol #SciComm #STEM #STEAM

[CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship @CCSTFellows]

A BIG first day! 🎉 Please join us in welcoming the 2025 CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows to Sacramento for their first day of training.

And remember: Applications open December 1st for our next class of Fellows. 🚀

#SciPol #Science #SciencePolicy #SciComm #PhD #Postdoc

[CCST @CCSTorg]

NEW: Zoom registration is now available for Science Day 2024 with @CalNatResources. Tune in Thurs. Oct. 17 for two exciting panel discussions on #AI for natural resources and state/scientist partnerships.

https://t.co/DivqRxfJo5

#CCSTScienceDay #NaturalResources #SciPol

[Jason John @Jason_S_John]

@DiepinThought @CCSTFellows @jmpnorris It was so wonderful to work with you and see the impact you made @DiepinThought!!

[Jason John @Jason_S_John]

@tamarafjohn @ExploreOmni Biiiiig stretch!!

[Tamara (Ford) John @tamarafjohn]

After 15 years together, yesterday I lost one of my best friends and constant work companion. She was our home and brought so much love to our little family. Thanks for making us cat parents, we love you so much ♥️

[Sara Aminzadeh @saraminzadeh]

A banner day for @CalNatResources and for California. Congrats to @WadeCrowfoot @jmpnorris @MadelineKDrake @Jason_S_John and the wonderful #30x30CA community, who lead this work with clear eyes and full hearts.

[30x30 California @30x30CA]

📣 We are thrilled to share our first Pathways to #30x30CA Progress Report! 🏞️📒🌳

It truly is amazing what we have been able to do together in such a short time through the 30x30 Partnership!

https://t.co/0yTUYnbBVi

[Melissa Cronin @melissa_cronin]

Applications due TODAY! Join our fast growing startup and help build the inclusive fieldwork movement !

Feel free to DM with last minute questions!

[Jason John @Jason_S_John]

Our @CalNatResources’ @30x30CA team is on the way to @TogetherBayArea’s 2023 conference! See you soon @jmpnorris!

Come find us to learn more about #30x30CA 🌄🌊

[Emily Nazario @nazarioe11]

Find us @APSPhysiology to learn about sleepy seals @jmkendallbar and diving dolphins 🦭⬇️🐬!

[Jessica Kendall-Bar @jmkendallbar]

Come find the Williams lab contingent this afternoon at @APSPhysiology to hear about our science! @nazarioe11 & myself #APS2023

[Governor Gavin Newsom @CAgovernor]

California is the most biodiverse state in the nation--and we're making sure it stays that way. 🌱

Our 30x30 initiative will conserve 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030, protecting our plants and wildlife for generations to come.
https://t.co/QP7VjMMZpT

[30x30 California @30x30CA]

Learn more about #30x30CA!!

🔎 This week’s question:

🌄 What is a 30x30 Conservation Area?

For more information and to join the 30x30 mailing list, check out ⬇️ https://t.co/B5h8j0CZv9

[Wade Crowfoot @WadeCrowfoot]

🌎Earth week events coming at you!🌎

✅ Wed: Youth env leaders share their stories & vision.

✅ Thurs: Earth Day open house in Sacramento- kid friendly!

✅ Fri: Film screening of documentary on CA watersheds.

More here➡️ https://t.co/YntulhPcNi

[Melissa Cronin @melissa_cronin]

Come work with me at @FieldFutures to build the movement for safe, equitable, and inclusive fieldwork !

This is a part-time position but tons of opportunities to grow with the program. Please share!