Gustave Cirhigiri

Gustave Cirhigiri is an experienced professional with a diverse background in health and wellness coaching, support facilitation for individuals with developmental disabilities, and project coordination in rural development. Currently serving on the Member Board of Directors at Davis Food Co-op since June 2021, Gustave previously worked with Optavia as a Health and Wellness Coach from November 2020 to August 2022 and contributed to Progressive Employment Concept as a Support Facilitator from April 2016 to August 2022. Gustave's earlier career includes serving as a Humphrey Fellow at UC Davis, focusing on Agriculture and Rural Development, and as a Project Coordinator for KOICA, overseeing integrated rural development projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Gustave holds a Master's degree in Horticulture and Agronomy from the University of California, Davis, and a certificate in Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management from Aeres University of Applied Sciences Wageningen.