Danielle Stevenson, Ph.D.

Danielle Stevenson is a pioneering mycologist, environmental scientist, and educator specializing in mycoremediation and sustainable practices. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology from the University of California, Riverside and her dissertation was “Phyto-Mycoremediation of Brownfields in Southern California.” As the founder of D.I.Y. Danielle has dedicated her career to harnessing the power of fungi to address environmental challenges such as soil contamination, pollution, and ecosystem restoration. Her innovative work bridges the gap between science, community action, and ecological stewardship. With a background in environmental sciences and applied mycology, Danielle focuses on developing accessible and practical solutions to environmental issues. She has collaborated with communities, researchers, and policymakers to implement bioremediation projects that utilize fungi and other natural systems to clean up pollutants like heavy metals and hydrocarbons. Her efforts include creating educational programs and workshops to empower individuals and organizations to adopt these techniques. Danielle is also a passionate advocate for food sovereignty and environmental justice. She has worked extensively on projects that integrate urban agriculture with soil restoration, addressing contamination in marginalized communities to ensure safe and equitable access to local food production. Her initiatives include Healing City Soils, which combines science and community collaboration to tackle urban pollution and support sustainable land use.

Through her research, outreach, and advocacy, Danielle Stevenson has become a leading voice in regenerative environmental practices, inspiring others to reimagine their relationships with nature and the built environment. Her work demonstrates the transformative potential of fungi to heal not only ecosystems but also the communities that depend on them.

February 2026