Natalie M. Hernandez Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

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Paramount, California, Us

• Manage $1.75 million grant for the Gateway Cities Regional Climate Collaborative • Collaborate on environmental and climate research for the Southeast Los Angeles County region • Advise on climate resilience funding pursuits and extreme heat projects

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Managed year-long Strategic Direction and Organizational Assessment for Climate Resolve to implement three focus areas: 1) Culture of Care 2) Culture of Learning Individually and Collectively 3) Decision-Making and Accountability • Strategized on and facilitated staffwide trainings on topics such as Project Management and StrengthsFinder • Oversaw $500,000 worth of contracts at the organization, including supervising various staff members to carry out projects across Southern California

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Associate Director, June 2020- February 2022 • Developed weekly curriculum materials for Partners Advancing Climate Equity (PACE) Program, the State’s capacity-building program for 21 frontline community leaders from across California• Provided technical assistance for State's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) and BOOST programs• Led stakeholder engagement for local climate projects such as the Canoga Park Urban Cooling Study, LA County Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Baldwin Hills Community Resilience Plan, and Commerce Moving Forward STEP grant• Advised on statewide mapping initiatives, such as Cal-Adapt and CalEnviroScreen• Co-authored California’s Adaptation Planning Guide by researching best practices on equitable engagement and organizing six virtual webinars with partners• Spearheaded adoption of an Equity Approach into the organization’s Mission statement

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Led Climate Resolve's Ready for Tomorrow grant writing assistance program, which helps get climate grants to small to medium-sized cities in Southern California Edison service area • Managed projects that help safeguard communities from the impacts of climate change, including mitigating heat and increasing mobility options. • Conducted outreach workshops to communicate climate change mitigation and adaptation, and empower action in local communities• Provided technical assistance for and evaluate applications to California’s Climate Investment programs • Integrated social and environmental equity into all partnerships, grants, and planning activities• Organized Fourth Assessment Symposiums in Long Beach and Palm Desert for 150 regional attendees

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Contributed to data gathering, strategic vision, and plan for the Measures Matter research on equitable implementation of LA County Measure M (transportation tax) and Measure A (parks and open space tax)• Synthesized policy-heavy material to brief the Director for his role on the CA Strategic Growth Council and engaged with equity stakeholders • Analyzed research results and created easy-to-understand summaries for communication materials• Conducted quantitative and qualitative research to help further social justice efforts and advocacy

Washington, Dc, Us

• Analyzed sociodemographic data from the national geographic and statistical database, INEGI • Attended relevant seminars to support climate and energy projects in Mexico • Translated WRI Mexico grant proposals and documents to English

Sacramento, Ca, Us

The Air Resources Board Ombudsman Office serves as a friendly advisor to individuals with unresolved complaints and acts to ensure a fair resolution of the situation. • Directly responded to ~ 35 phone calls and emails per month and provided bilingual regulation assistance • Consulted with office team to resolve regulation concerns and conflicts with small business owners • Represented the Ombudsman in monthly CalEPA environmental justice meetings to enhance public participation for all interested stakeholders • Compiled the 2016 CalEPA Environmental Justice Program Update to the Governor

Sacramento, Ca, Us

• Managed logistics for two convenings with~75 immigrant integration leaders in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties• Developed Bay Area “best practice policies” fact sheets with multiple local government stakeholders• Administered evaluation surveys and follow-up technical assistance calls

Davis, California, Us

• Interviewed 20 climate change professionals on the applicability of the 2013 Indicators of Climate Change in California report, and produced evaluation of findings and recommendations• Facilitated small groups and assembled stakeholder input for several regional environmental meetings• Documented meeting activities for CalEnviroScreen disadvantaged communities statewide workshops

Sacramento, California, Us

• Led a GIS bond map analysis project with 20 state departments to gather and evaluate data on 17,500+ projects worth $11.87 billion from five bond measures (Propositions 12, 13, 40, 50, & 84)• Identified projects funded by park and water bonds in CalEnviroScreen disadvantaged communities, and presented findings to Assembly Speaker, Senate Pro Tem, and other legislative policy offices• Contributed to Urban Greening Grant Program site visits, application workshops, and grant agreements• Developed fact sheets for “Safeguarding California,” California’s Statewide Climate Adaptation Plan• Organized Proposition 84 Citizens Advisory Committee to ensure accountability and efficient use of funds • Fostered Art and Youth Engagement Partnership for the California Adaptation Forum• Volunteered for the Save Our Water campaign at the California State Fair

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Office Manager May 2012 - October 2013 Outreach Coordinator May 2011 - May 2012 • Trained team of six to eight students per semester to develop campus sustainability resources and programs such as newsletters, GreenLMU website, Green Office Program, and Earth Day Fair• Chaired university-wide environmental committee to facilitate cross-sector sustainability strategies• Led the first Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) report, resulting in a “Silver” rating• Advocated for office budget of $10,000 and oversaw purchasing of business supplies• Assisted in leading campaign of creating the first campus community garden

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Integrated service-learning into 10 academic curriculums per semester as liaison for faculty, students, and field placements• Developed beneficial, engaging projects with the Guadalupe Homeless Project in Boyle Heights • Recruited and retained volunteers for Community Corporation of Santa Monica, a local affordable housing agency

Long Beach, California, Us

• Collaborated in external and internal stakeholder meetings to implement the Sustainable City Action Plan• Gathered and maintained data on grant funds and key organizational partners• Produced and edited press releases to promote energy efficiency incentives

Master’S Degree In Urban Planning, Environmental And Community Planning

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies And Spanish, Minor In Environmental Studies

Casa De La Solidaridad Study Abroad - El Salvador

Associated Student Body President