Vinicius (Vini) Taguchi – Extension Associate

Pronouns: he/him/his

Birthplace: Bad Honnef Am Rhein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

Hometown: Cary, NC

Current Residence: Fuquay-Varina, NC

Bachelor’s Degree: NC State University–B.S. Biological Engineering; Minor: German

Master’s Degree: University of Minnesota–M.S. Civil Engineering; Minor: Water Resources Science; Advisors: Gulliver, Finlay

Postbaccalaureate Certificate: University of Minnesota–Stream Restoration Science and Engineering; Advisors: Voller, Paola

Prospective Degree: University of Minnesota–PhD Civil Engineering; Minor: Ecology, Evolution, & Behavior; Advisors: Gulliver, Finlay

About: Vini is dedicated to ensuring that environmentally-friendly cities are socially sustainable by partnering with community organizations to prevent green gentrification. His PhD research is focused on managing stormwater ponds for phosphorus retention, and his passions include learning languages and advocating for social justice.