Daniela Ferrera Email & Phone Number

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

Project Officer (PO) in the Community Based Funding and Technical Assistance Section (CBFTAS) of the Environmental Justice, Community Engagement, and Environmental Review Division (EJCEERD) in EPA Region 2, directly overseeing compliance of over $2,000,000 in cooperative agreement projects benefiting communities with environmental justice concerns in Puerto Rico and New York, as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Section 138 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Environmental… Show more Project Officer (PO) in the Community Based Funding and Technical Assistance Section (CBFTAS) of the Environmental Justice, Community Engagement, and Environmental Review Division (EJCEERD) in EPA Region 2, directly overseeing compliance of over $2,000,000 in cooperative agreement projects benefiting communities with environmental justice concerns in Puerto Rico and New York, as authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Section 138 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Environmental Justice Collaborate Problem-Solving (EJCPS) projects include: - Sociedad Ambiente Marino (SAM)'s efforts to provide locally-led adaptation strategies to improve the adaptive capacity of underserved communities in Puerto Rico affected by the adverse impacts of climate change. - PathStone Corporation's efforts to assist residents of underserved, high poverty, rural Hispanic communities to develop emergency preparedness and disaster resiliency skills and plans.- ATMA Connect's project to expand and strengthen a Safe Water Quality Network in Puerto Rico through grassroots leadership, education, and community collaboration.Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants (EJCCG) projects include:- Bronx River Alliance with Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice project to convene a Bronx Climate Justice Task Force to ensure that communities have a voice in decisions that will shape the future of climate resiliency in the Bronx. Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

- Prepared Clean Energy Tax Credit Memo analyzing elective pay tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, supporting board items and a resolution authorizing the County to file for these credits- Developed low-carbon concrete, recyclable aggregate, and permeable surfaces policy for county's "Buy Green Purchasing Guide"

Miami, Florida, United States

Developed strategic communications plans for a diverse set of clients: political campaigns, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Managed media relations in both English and Spanish. Built press lists and organized press conferences. Conducted qualitative and quantitative data analyses, synthesized findings, and delivered client presentations. Managed firm calendar coordinating meetings and travel arrangements for firm’s principal and assisted in preparation and distribution of reports and… Show more Developed strategic communications plans for a diverse set of clients: political campaigns, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Managed media relations in both English and Spanish. Built press lists and organized press conferences. Conducted qualitative and quantitative data analyses, synthesized findings, and delivered client presentations. Managed firm calendar coordinating meetings and travel arrangements for firm’s principal and assisted in preparation and distribution of reports and proposals to multiple stakeholders. Show less

Miami, Florida, United States

Co-founded group of Cubanos con Biden, a national grassroots, broad-based coalition of Cuban-Americans who supported the Biden-Harris candidacy and administration.

Miami, Florida, United States

Led field operations and mobilized volunteers and community activists, contributing to the successful campaigns of Donna Shalala and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell for Congress.

Miami, Florida, United States

Led field operations in the Miami office for the Gwen Graham for Governor campaign.

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Led targeted community outreach initiatives across Florida, recruiting volunteers and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders: elected officials, advisory boards, and community leaders. Contributed to the passage of the historic Everglades restoration legislation Florida Senate Bill 10 (2017).

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Environmental Law

Activities and Societies: President of OUTLaw (2023-2024); Environmental Law Society (ELS); Cuban-American Bar Association (CABA)

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa