Develop policy and manage program to advance sustainability and climate resilience in Multnomah County (population of 800,000+) through an equity-focused lens. · Led team of SMEs to develop a framework to assess current and future climate risks to county facilities.· Launched/manage twice-yearly summits to accelerate resilient solutions in EJ areas.· Led strategic planning process to set sustainability goals and measures for the Office of Sustainability. · Spearheaded and… Show more Develop policy and manage program to advance sustainability and climate resilience in Multnomah County (population of 800,000+) through an equity-focused lens. · Led team of SMEs to develop a framework to assess current and future climate risks to county facilities.· Launched/manage twice-yearly summits to accelerate resilient solutions in EJ areas.· Led strategic planning process to set sustainability goals and measures for the Office of Sustainability. · Spearheaded and secured funding for a pilot Resilience & Emergency Preparedness CHW curriculum. · Convened project team to establish internal processes/procedures to recoup 30%+ of eligible construction costs by leveraging the new IRA Elective Pay option for municipalities.· Led efforts to secure $3.85M+ in federal/state grants to advance the county’s sustainability priorities.· Review bills, provide recommendations to Government Relations, and prepare/deliver testimony.· Convene community partners to develop/advance community resilience policy agenda.· Launched a monthly resilience and emergency preparedness newsletter.· Manage $250k annual budget and 8 program contracts. Show less

Advise non-profits, government agencies, and for-profit businesses on policy matters including sustainability, climate resiliency, decarbonization, public health and issues impacting urban Native American and Alaska Native communities.