Caleb Smith Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Lead city and state advocacy strategy on extreme heat, prioritizing resilient infrastructure, nature-based solutions, reducing energy burden, and improving grid reliability for heat vulnerable residents-Lead facilitator of the Extreme Heat Coalition-Co-Author of WE ACT's Extreme Heat Policy Agenda 2023, 2024-Smart Surfaces Coalition Partner-Rainproof NYC "Managing Stormwater" Working Group Member-Founding Steering Committee member of the Energy Equity Collaborative on behalf of WE ACT-Co-author "LIHEAP Needs A Lifeline" Policy Brief, 2024-Providing thought leadership on NYSERDA's Extreme Heat Action Plan Forum

New York, New York, United States

Responsible for coalition relationship building, community engagement, policy advocacy and analysis regarding city and regional climate, energy, and resilience policy-Developing strategy and providing testimony on Utility Rate Case negotiations-Providing public testimony on behalf of green infrastructure and permeable surfaces at City council committee meetings-Successfully lobbying for the passage of Introduction 0480, (Accelerated phaseout of fuel oil #4 in New York City by 2027)-Conducting bilingual community engagement and organizing as part of the PowerUpNYC Long Term Energy Plan Town Hall series-Assistant Climate Justice Pavilion Operations Manager at COP 27

New York, New York, United States

Responsible for client relations and cultivating leadership, self-assessment, and streamlined communications amongst task managers -Build relationship with NYSERDA and other stakeholders to develop a comprehensive work plan with high quality, timely deliverables -Managed a team of 13 students to deliver a pro bono consulting project for NYSERDA to assist them in ensuring that all communities benefit from the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and New York’s Just Transition to clean energy-Produce recommendations on increasing access to clean energy programs and participation in the clean energy economy-Analyze and propose potential equity metrics to track program participation

New York, United States

Researching case studies of successful urban sustainability policiesWebsite maintenance and editingContent contributor for Columbia State of the Planet blogHealthcare sustainability consulting assistant

New York, United States

Master's in Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy Working collaboratively to advance Green private sector investment, innovation, and sustainable living wage careers

Oakland, California

I am a constituent liaison to City Council Districts 5, 6, and 7. I coordinate community engagement efforts to educate the public about how to clean and green their neighborhoods, dispose of waste properly, access City services equitable to their needs, and navigate civic processes. Other roles I fulfill under this title include Equal Language Access Coordinator, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Operations Manager, Intern Recruitment and Training Manager, and representative of the mayor in both Alameda County and City working groups for Census 2020.

Oakland, Ca

Supporting clients in Oakland and Alameda county through:Credit repair assistanceEviction prevention education and skillbuildingFinancial planning Social services facilitationHousing application supportQualification for public benefits programs

San Francisco Bay Area

● Sales Lead generation● Customer service● In-field sales presentations

Contra Costa Labor Council, Martinez, California

•Organizing candidate profiles•PDI Catalist Database data entry and maintenance•Community civic engagement and education•Preparing candidate and measure endorsement newsletters•Volunteer recruitment

Sacramento, California Area

● Designed outreach materials for statewide convening (200+ guests)● Analysis and summary of themes of interim reports ● Draft research reports and presentations for Executive Board members● Conduct research and assess need for grant funding● Create reports and presentations on potential grant outcomes

San Francisco Bay Area

Customer ServicePublic SpeakingData Entry

Public Speaking/MemorizationFundraisingMotivating a teamLeading Trainings

San Francisco Bay Area

Community OutreachAdvertisement Design

Richmond City Hall

seasonal; worked August 2012, December 2012, January 2013, June 2013● Performed a variety of administrative tasks including transferring phone calls, organizing files, distributing mail and greeting patrons

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Environmental Science And Policy

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