Angelica Welsh
Associate Environmental Research Scientist
Division of Registration and Health Evaluation
Worker Health & Safety Branch
Exposure Monitoring & Illness Surveillance

I was born and raised in Chile and grew up going to my parents' farms. As a child, I became fascinated with the pests that affected orchards and vineyards. My interest in agriculture stayed with me, and I graduated from the University of Chile with a bachelor's of science degree in agriculture, with a minor in viticulture/pomology. My thesis and work granted me a Fulbright and Ford scholarship attending the University of California, Davis receiving my master's in entomology. I have been with the Department of Pesticide Regulation for 13 years. My job allows me to interact with farm workers educating them on the importance of pesticide safety and to work with growers on integrated pest management and the use of reduced-risk pesticides. I believe people should have a safe environment and be knowledgeable about how to provide for their personal safety.