Jonah_Trevino

Jonah Trevino, Ph.D. Student

Jonah.Trevino@ttu.edu

Jonah Trevino is from La Feria, Texas. He studied at Texas A&M University Kingsville and obtained his undergraduate degree in Plant and Soil Science with an emphasis in Horticulture. In 2021 he completed his master's degree at Texas Tech University. His research focused on therapeutic horticulture, specifically the effects plants and nature have on students in a learning environment. He will continue his Ph.D. here at Texas Tech in horticultural therapy and community horticulture. His research interests include therapeutic horticulture, horticultural therapy, community-supported agriculture, urban agriculture production, and sustainable practices. After completing his education, Jonah hopes to enter the horticultural therapy field, and eventually run his own therapy farm.

Publications

1.       Trevino, J.**, Monsur, M., Lindquist, C.S., and Simpson, C.R.^. College student nature interactions and their impacts on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022, 19(9), 5030,  https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095030  

Presentations

Trevino, J., Muntazar, M., Lindquist, C. S., and Simpson, C. Faculty nature interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lone Star Hort Forum, College Station, TX. January 9-12, 2022.

Trevino, J. and Simpson, C. Nature and stress in a pandemic. Master Gardeners Presentation. October 7, 2021 (Invited speaker)

 Trevino, J., Monsur, M., Lindquist, C. S., and Simpson, C. Nature interactions are effective in mitigating student stress related to COVID-19. American Society of Horticultural Sciences annual meeting. Denver, CO. August 5-9, 2021.  (1st Place M.S. Student Competition Winner)