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Oakland, Ca, Us

Berkeley, California, United States

I help public transportation agencies transition to zero-emission bus fleets, focusing on planning and deployment. My role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure smooth integration of sustainable technologies in public transit systems.

California, United States

I work with transit agencies to deliver training programs that equip their workforce to service zero-emission buses. This includes advanced training in fuel cell and battery electric bus maintenance.

Oakland, California, United States

Wrote about the business-side of sustainable transportation, including Electric Vehicles, Freight, Sustainable aviation (and sustainable aviation fuels - SAF), Electric Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles.Helped program conference sessions on sustainable transportation and policy including electric vehicles, sustainable aviation fuel, and sustainable maritime shipping.

San Francisco, California, United States

I oversaw the planning and orchestration of EV policy conferences to help open dialogue, promote the sharing of ideas, and ultimately bring about positive change in the EV industry.Veloz holds events covering the status of federal and state EV grant programs and the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in disadvantaged communities, in partnership with prominent industry stakeholders including:• The California Air Resources Board (CARB)• California Energy Commission (CEC)• Companies like General Motors, Ford, Lyft, Uber, and EVGo

San Francisco, California, United States

As a Policy Analyst, I worked towards policy changes that would facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (including medium and heavy duty trucks) across the United States, with a focus on equity for disadvantaged communities.Some of my noteworthy successes:• I served as a member of the California Energy Commission's Clean Transport Advisory Board, where I advocated for the equitable distribution of $100 million in state funding towards electric vehicle charging infrastructure in disadvantaged communities.• I advocated for the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) program in various states (Colorado, Nevada, Virginia, Washington, and Minnesota), promoting adoption and availability of electric vehicles in the light duty market.• I presented research and supporting evidence that helped drive the approval of California’s Advanced Clear Cars II (ACC II), regulation designed to incentivize and grow EV sales and reduce GHG emissions.• I was able to garner the acknowledgement and open support of Consumer Reports’ in the fight for equitable distribution of EVs to communities across the U.S.

I provided strategic communications and policy support to the political election campaignsof U.S. senators and governors as well as the efforts of political committees, including:•Senator Tammy Duckworth•Senator Debbie Stabenow•Democratic National Committee•Democratic Governors Association

Served in Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams' office.