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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Assists state and local governments in implementing cutting-edge climate and equity policies and programs, with a current focus on tax incentives and funding opportunities under the Inflation Reduction Act and federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other federal legislation, to support Lawyers for Good Government's Climate Change and Environmental Justice Program. Works with attorneys and coalition partners to provide legal guidance to state and local governments as well as frontline communities on a variety of financing options available for clean energy projects, including elective pay and other tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act and state level policies for implementing climate change and environmental justice initiatives.

Oakland, California, United States

Provided counsel to cities, commissions, and special districts on a broad range of topics including environmental, land use, election matters, and the California Public Records Act as an assistant city attorney and assistant district counsel. Involvement in CEQA matters including the review of environmental impact reports; drafted ordinances and resolutions; and provided incorporation support to the City of Mountain House; and provided elected officials training on Brown Act and other regulatory matters.

Oakland, California, United States

Oakland, California, United States

Involved in litigation under CAA and FOIA. Submitted comments including comment on EPA’s policy assessment for reconsideration of the ozone NAAQS and CEQA and NEPA challenges to oil and gas projects. Submitted petitions including a petition to CARB to phase out the use of a dangerous fumigant and a petition to EPA to withdraw an insufficient Ecological Risk Assessment. Prepared legal memoranda and briefs pertaining to climate and environmental health issues. Worked primarily with NEPA, CAA, ESA, FOIA, and CEQA.

San Francisco Bay Area

Santa Monica, California, United States

Prepared a report on water system consolidation in California and legal memoranda pertaining to an EPA non-enforcement policy, SAFE I, soil health, and other environmental issues related to impact litigation.

Oakland, Ca

Researched and investigated environmental and public health degradation issues resulting from fossil fuel development and infrastructure. Wrote memoranda on issues arising under FOIA, APA, NEPA, and CAA. Drafted a section of NEPA comment on an environmental impact statement for Formosa Plastics in Louisiana’s “cancer alley.”

Berkeley, Ca

Health and Welfare Clinic of University California Berkeley Law SchoolInterviewed clients, performed legal assessments, and represented clients under attorney supervision in public benefit appeals and tenant habitability cases. Participated in public benefit clinics to provide solutions for client issues.

Boise, Idaho Area

Analyzed legal and historical sources pertaining to environmental litigation for expert testimony. Traveled to archives throughout the country to assess primary sources for expert testimony.

San Jose, California

Attended chamber’s meetings and presented upcoming cases to Judge Davila and legal team, observed criminal and civil trials, drafted a Motion to Dismiss, and drafted an immigration primer for the NDCA webpage.

Researched sources of sustainable food and supplies for the Occidental dinning services as a trained Real Food Challenge researcher, promoted sustainability initiatives to the Occidental community including a project that increased the use of reusable to-go containers by 47%. Helped to construct Occidental Sustainability pages on website. Coordinated Food Justice Month to educate on injustices in the food system and the positive affects that eating sustainability has on health and the environment. Organized a Food Justice Month education fair attended by over 250 people.

Boise, Idaho Area

Drafted Notice of Intent. Submitted Freedom of Information Acts requests. Created legal scoping comments pertaining to stormwater permits (SWPPP).

Conducted official outreach to over 600 elected officials, assisted in organizing events and research pertaining to solar power and electric vehicles, assisted on Net Metering and Zero Emission Vehicles campaigns, marketing, and media outreach.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Helped to build research database for Homeless Bill of Civil Rights. Coded data of over 200,000 arrests for Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles in a case pertaining the criminalization of the homeless. Documented LAPD criminalizing the homeless in the Skid Row community. Collaborated outreach with the Los Angeles Food Policy Council to accept electronic benefit transfers in Los Angeles farmers markets to provide healthy food to low-income families.

Belize

Managed population of invasive species of Lion Fish in coral reefs and monitored using underwater survey techniques commercial fish levels to ensure a sustainable population.

Sorted plankton samples for ongoing research. Sorted marine floor samples to determine potential effects of a Chevron point source output. Recorded data on native fish populations for a research project.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Environmental Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Urban Environmental Policy; Classical Studies

Food Energy and Sustainability Team, Climate Action Coalition—coalition dedicated to Occidental divesting from fossil fuels, elected.

Sustainable Development In Northern Europe

Study abroad program in Copenhagen, Denmark studying Northern Europe's environmental policies and practices. Member of a Green Living.