Contact
Tina Wistrom
Facility Manager
(510) 642-8189
Tina Wistrom has an MS in Plant Pathology from Oregon State University and a BS in Plant Biology from UC Davis, and has managed the Oxford Facility since 2013. Her research interests include integrated pest management, biocontrol, and HID lighting systems. Before managing the greenhouse, she studied insect-transmitted plant pathogens such Xylella fastidiosa and grapevine leafroll-associated virus, and their sharpshooter and mealybug insect vectors. She has extensive experience managing plant science research, and a deep appreciation for anything that photosynthesizes.
Bradlee McAnally
Senior Farm Maintenance Technician
Bradlee has 3 years' experience at Oxford Facility. Before that he worked at Generation Growers in Modesto and Arkansas State University. He has a Bachelor's degree in Plant and Soil Science with a concentration in Horticulture from Arkansas State University. His horticultural interests are efficient greenhouse production and processes.
Kristina Chan
Senior Nursery Technician
Kristina grew up in Berkeley, and has a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture and Urban Forestry from UC Davis. Her background is in California native plants and she has previously worked at the GGNRA Presidio Nursery and as the Assistant Production Manager at The Watershed Nursery. She loves all plants, but has a soft spot for ferns.
Benjamin Russell
Senior Nursery Technician
Ben has been working at the Oxford Tract for 5 years now. Before coming to Berkley he graduated from UC Davis in Landscape Architecture with an emphasis in ecological restoration while also working at the Plant Science greenhouses and labs in addition to the UC Davis Arboretum. He also has done historical landscape design and restoration with the National Park Service and loves collecting rare plants in his spare time.
Anela Napoleon
Senior Nursery Technician
Before coming to UC Berkeley, Anela worked for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife in Pearl City, Hawaii. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science from Creighton University. Her horticultural interests are native plant propagation and seed storage. Her favorite plant is Euphorbia degeneri.
Anna Magruder
Student Assistant
Anna is an Environmental Science and Ecosystem Management & Forestry double major. She is interested in vegetation management practices that promote climate and fire resilience in California’s forests.
Anthony Martinez
Student Assistant
Tony is a Conservation and Resource Studies major with an emphasis on Wildlife Conservation and Justice. Their horticultural interests are landscaping and pomology!
Arpine Sinani
Student Assistant
Arpine is a Conservation and Resource Studies Major with an emphasis in Agroecology. Their horticultural interests are permaculture landscape design and integrated pest management.