Rachel M. Email and Phone Number
I’m an interdisciplinary scientist with a passion for building people-focused teams. Driven by the inequality in the water sector, I transformed a NASA makerspace into a social entrepreneurship startup focused on water equity. I’ve managed projects ranging from international partnership management and policy compliance to building hardware that mimics natural ecosystems. My inquisitive personality and cross-cultural experiences in work and in life drive my passion to build technology that centers people and planet. Beyond technical solutions, I leverage my spirited writing and communication skills to create content from technical manuals to fun social media posts to foster engaging collaborations for next-generation sustainability solutions.
County Of Santa Barbara
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Sr. Water Resources SpecialistCounty Of Santa Barbara Jan 2023 - PresentSanta Barbara County, California, United StatesCoordinate the Regional Water Efficiency Program with 17 of Santa Barbara County's water purveyors working on educational, landscape, utility, and agriculture projects.Execute and manage over a dozen County Public Works programs, ranging from WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest and the Cachuma Resources Mobile Irrigation Lab to reports on utility data and Water Management Plans, Secured over $1 million grants funds from USBR for landscape transformation rebates for seven participating water purveyors in the county.Act as Water Resources representative for seven committees focused on increasing sustainability and resilience in Santa Barbara County, and give presentations as needed. -
Co-Founder And CeoNuleaf Tech, Inc Mar 2017 - PresentCupertino, CaDeveloped “compact wetland ecosystems” that treated water to create a source of reusable water, bio-energy, and food. Led market research, business development, prototype development, project management, and outreach initiatives.●Executed development of 5 prototypes by negotiation on behalf of clients with over a dozen Pacific Northwest regulatory networks. Also built several customized client units. Granted one US Patent for technology.●Enhanced website content, authored over 40 publications, and drove outreach and social media growth to over 1,000 global contacts. ●Built strategic channels to establish long-lasting partnerships throughout the Pacific Northwest including small businesses, community organizations, venture capitalists, and tech companies. ●Presented at over a dozen conferences and local events about biotechnology, sustainability, the circular economy, and natural infrastructure. -
Team Member, Hospitality TeamRidge Vineyards Oct 2016 - Mar 2020Cupertino, California, United StatesPart-time team member on the hospitality team. I worked in the tasting room at Ridge's Monte Bello location. ●Excelled in guest satisfaction with in depth knowledge of the vineyard’s history and processes.●Crafted excellent hospitality experiences to achieve exceptional client sales and membership sign-ups. -
Founder And Program ManagerNuleaf Technologies Jul 2015 - Mar 2017Asl At Nasa AmesFounded a dynamic makerspace for environmentalist seeking to creating sustainability solutions inspired by nature. ●Built five teams with nearly 40 sustaining members that collaborated with over 6 external organizations to achieve cross-functional goals. Presented monthly progress reports to executive staff.●Won two grants. Leveraged funds to conduct experiments relating to hardware for microbial fuel cells, solar cells with biomaterial science, and biochemistry computer simulations. ●Created a new recruitment program. Increased outreach by 50% with the addition of educational presentations, onboarding materials, and weekly industry lecturers.
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Teaching AideFoothill-De Anza Community College District Jun 2015 - Sep 2016Los Altos Hills, California, United StatesProvided camp assistance for classes that ranged from the physics of roller coasters to biotechnology.●Created workshop to teach students students about how to cultivate a "biomimicry superpower".●Taught basics from the physics of roller coasters to the chemistry of baking.●Assisted with construction of on-stage demonstrations for the sister organization The Physics Show. The profits from the Physics Show are used as scholarships for STEM camp students. -
Assistant ResearcherAsl Nasa Ames Research Center May 2015 - Sep 2016Mountain View, CaliforniaNuLEAF Tech began and was held at ASL at NASA Ames as a biomimetic makerspace for students across the Bay Area. Management of teams with biology, chemistry, nanotechnology, economics, and computer science backgrounds. -
Applications Engineering AssistantCoherent Inc. Dec 2014 - Jun 2015Santa Clara, CaWorked between engineering, software, and marketing teams to maintain client database●Performed post-processing of welding and cutting samples using detailed metallurgy knowledge ●Accountable for database and inventory management in high-power laser laboratories
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Due DiligenceSand Hill Angels Sep 2014 - Jan 2015Palo Alto●Due diligence investigation of competitors, financial standing, and scientific integrity ●Managed logistics for initial meetings of start-up screening and pitches -
Geochemical Lab AssistantThe Academy Of Natural Sciences: Patrick Center For Environmental Research Sep 2012 - Jun 2014Philadelphia, Pa●Coordinated equipment across two labs for the Mid-Atlantic Coastal Wetland Assessment ●Monitored isotopes from anthropogenic chemical contaminants in watersheds
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Peer ReaderDrexel Writing Center Jan 2012 - Jun 2014Philadelphia, Pa●Assisted and corrected graduate- and doctorate-level documents●Reviewed assignments ranging from engineering lab reports to persuasive literature essays●Wrote a research paper on Drexel’s writing sequence that influenced the curriculum.
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Content Editor And Featured VolunteerAsknature At The Biomimicry Institute Mar 2013 - Sep 2013Philadelphia, Pa●Published 17 product strategies from review of diverse scientific literature ranging from material science to biochemistry●Modified biotic and abiotic mechanisms to create possible designs and mechanisms for more efficient, sustainable products
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Insite Partners, LlcInsite Jun 2009 - Aug 2009Cupertino, Ca●Comparisons of international solar companies’ financial statements for newsletter database.●Gathered financial data from multiple sources, including sec.gov and company websites.
Rachel M. Education Details
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Certificate In General Management -
Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science -
Monta Vista High School
Frequently Asked Questions about Rachel M.
What company does Rachel M. work for?
Rachel M. works for County Of Santa Barbara
What is Rachel M.'s role at the current company?
Rachel M.'s current role is Water Resources Specialist.
What schools did Rachel M. attend?
Rachel M. attended Stanford University Graduate School Of Business, Drexel University, Monta Vista High School.
Who are Rachel M.'s colleagues?
Rachel M.'s colleagues are Hilario Sarah, Virginia Butterfield, Tom Johnson, Steve Mason, Boboy Irabon, Bramsen, Ann, Brittany Nelson.
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