Hello! I'm Elissa, a first-generation junior at UC Berkeley interested in clean energy, decarbonization, and sustainable futures within an environmental justice framework. I have a diverse range of experience, including data and economic analysis, qualitative metrics of equity, research in renewable energy policy and social sciences, biology research laboratories, social media marketing, and teaching mathematics and Python. I'm always happy to connect! 🌱elissa.wm@berkeley.edu
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InternEnvironment AmericaBerkeley, Ca, Us -
Equity In The Electrical Vehicle Transition - Research AssistantEnergy Institute At Haas Sep 2024 - PresentBerkeley, California, United States- Informing electrical vehicle public policy through a year-long project mentored by PhD candidate in the Energy & Resources Group- Utilizing geospatial analysis to identify equity gaps in California’s EV charging infrastructure - Explore California EV charging permitting processes, and policies surrounding siting - Compare equity impacts of regional accessibility for EV charging sites - Utilizing FTT: Transport technological change model to demonstrate charging access constraints on the EV transition- Engaging with local government officials to assess decision making processes for EV chargers -
Environmental Justice InternRoots & Routes Ic Sep 2024 - Present- Assisting geography professor at UC Santa Cruz in marketing a documentary regarding environmental politics, justice, and Indigenous stewardship in Ecuador’s communities - Managing and curating content for social media accounts -
Vp Of Risk And WellnessEpsilon Eta At Uc Berkeley Dec 2024 - PresentBerkeley, California, United States -
Vice President Of OutreachEpsilon Eta At Uc Berkeley Dec 2023 - Dec 2024Berkeley, California, United States- Create promotional flyers, social media graphics, and video curation for Epsilon Eta outdoor equity events- Engage with external organizations and alumni: relationship building, partnering with environmental service and environmental justice groups in the Bay Area, planning outdoor equity events- Connecting with grant providers and sponsoring organizations - Assist in organizing new chapters of Epsilon Eta emerging in different universities -
Solar Energy - Summer ResearcherUc Berkeley, Rausser College Of Natural Resources May 2024 - Sep 2024- Working with PhD candidate Ishana Ratan on a continuing project regarding solar project data, project location, and capital ownership worldwide - Assisting in the publication of solar project data and sources on Global Energy Monitor -
Wind Energy Deployment In Middle Income Countries Researcher - Energy And Environmental Policy LabUc Berkeley, Rausser College Of Natural Resources Jan 2024 - Jun 2024- Working with phD candidates Johnathan Guy and Ishana Ratan in Professor Jonas Meckling’s Energy and Environment lab - Use Excel and Python to compile and code data on wind energy projects, the firms involved, and the political conditions under which investment occurs in middle income countries.- Analyze the characteristics of renewable energy investors, and how different types of firms contribute to long term wind market growth- Navigate ORBIS software tool in order to track and record data and traits of firms invested in wind projects around the world -
Soil Antibiotics Microbial Biology Lab Assistant - Traxler LabUc Berkeley, Rausser College Of Natural Resources Aug 2023 - Feb 2024Berkeley, California, United States- Develop anti-bacterial media in Petri dishes -Operate Autoclave (BSL 1) frequently, sterilizing and disposing of contaminated lab waste, pipette tips, liquid bacterial media, and solid media -Maintain lab inventory rooms, inventory spreadsheets-Create distilled water, and ethanol stocks -Maintain operation and cleanliness of -80°C laboratory freezers-Maintain inventory of bacterial strains in -20°C laboratory freezers -
Data Science Academic InternUc Berkeley College Of Computing, Data Science, And Society Aug 2023 - Jan 2024Berkeley, California, United States-Assist students in UC Berkeley’s largest class (DATA C8) with understanding data science course-work, Python coding labs, and homework - Prepare learning material to smoothly guide learning the foundations of statistics and Python - Collaborate with lab TA, exchanging tips for improvement and communication -
Environmental Education Development Associate - Asuc Eco-OfficeAsuc Student Union Sep 2023 - Dec 2023Berkeley, California, United States -
Biological Science Technician - Crop Improvement And Gene EditingUsda Jun 2020 - Aug 2023Salinas, California, United States-Prepared and cleaned materials for genetic research experiments both in field and scientific laboratory settings-Collaborated with agriculture gene scientists to collect and analyze data using ArcGIS, non-destructive crop diagnostic tools, and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet-Updated & maintained laboratory equipment inventory records bi-weekly-Corrected & checked data entry accuracy for 10+ experiments-Wrote bi-weekly experiment observation report journals-Collaborated with agriculture workers to advocate for providance of protective gear while working in Salinas, California -
Research Apprentice - Farmworker Justice And History In CaliforniaUniversity Of California, Berkeley Jan 2023 - May 2023Berkeley, California, United States- Researched how the climate crisis impacts farmworkers, pro-farmworker organizations, and public school curriculums in rural and agricultural California - Conducted oral history collection, interviews, policy brief analysis, and soil data collection- Wrote and report bibliographic references on the topic of the Pajaro Valley levee system breaches to Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, Christian Paiz
Elissa Mei Skills
Elissa Mei Education Details
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3.8/4.0 Gpa -
High School Diploma
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Elissa Mei works for Environment America
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Elissa Mei attended University Of California, Berkeley, 复旦大学, Hartnell College, North Salinas High School.
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