• Championed Wetland Protection and Bird-Friendly Policies in Santa Clara Valley• Conducted in-depth policy research to support evidence-based conservation strategies.• Educated government officials and stakeholders on the importance of habitat preservation.• Delivered compelling presentations at public meetings, effectively influencing policy decisions.• Led the Environmental Action Committee, driving collaborative efforts for environmental advocacy.

• Analyzed Delta water export history and impacts on San Joaquin Valley.• Utilized ArcGIS to analyze water injustice impacts, integrating spatial data into accessible StoryMaps and blogs for community outreach.

• Developed grant applications for three pilot projects, including UNDP-GEF-SGP• Established a 50 km² community nature reserve, protecting endangered herb caterpillar fungus• Incubated two conservation projects and two eco-friendly businesses led by Indigenous Tibetan and helped them win grants• Designed bilingual educational materials and training modules, training 110+ local advocates on sustainable practices and improving waste management by 80% in remote communities

• Co-published research papers on ecological redline policy to prevent biodiversity loss from land use change• Developed Wetland Protection and Development Plan for Fangshan District in Beijing

• Monitored progress and tracked deadlines for a wildlife trade research project involving 20+ consultants• Updated a wildlife product ID app with a new quick searching algorithm for customs officials• Provided technical advice and training for transboundary wildlife trafficking law enforcement