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Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

The Clean Power Alliance is the 4th largest electricity provider in California, and the largest provider of renewable energy in the country. As the Senior Program Manager for the newly created Local Government Program, I will support the development and implementation of an innovative offering to advance clean energy in partnership with local governments in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Irvine, Ca

- Created the framework for the City's, and Orange County's, first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to help the community understand the climate crisis, and prepare for a resilient response to the impacts of climate change. - Facilitated the “Cool Irvine” climate initiative to actively galvanize the community to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. In 2022, this program was recognized by C40 Cities as a case study on climate leadership that can be replicated to create safer, healthier, and more resilient cities- Furthered the City’s adoption of innovative sustainability initiatives, focusing on stakeholder engagement, to promote conservation of resources and implementation of best practices, including measures such as building electrification, energy storage, and food waste prevention and recovery. - Managed the staff and initiatives of the Environmental Programs Division, including development of short and long-range plans to achieve program goals, formulation of Division budget, pursuit of grant funding, and recommendation of policy changes to advance sustainability initiatives. - Oversaw implementation of the Strategic Energy Plan, incorporating measures to transition to a Zero Emission Vehicle fleet and decarbonize buildings, and create a vision for the community's energy future and a roadmap for sustainable energy use.- Collaborated with commercial, residential, and utility stakeholders to support formation of the nation’s sixth largest Community Choice Energy provider.- Utilized strong communication skills to facilitate the Green Ribbon Environmental Committee, a body comprised of City Councilmembers and Council-appointed constituents, and lead the cross-departmental effort to complete policy projects and provide staff expertise.

I led the City’s transformation into one of the most environmentally sustainable communities in California. I collaborated with municipal departments, elected officials, local businesses, general public, and local/regional/national organizations to deliver an effective sustainability program that included several ground-breaking initiatives. From the City's historic role in fighting the plastics industry to implement its plastic bag ordinance, to adopting the furthest reaching bans on disposable plastics and smoking, my work helped the City pave the way on policies that were replicated in other communities. My work focused on the development of a Climate Action Plan to reduce the City's greenhouse gas emissions, which served as a model for the South Bay Cities region. I coordinated municipal departments and community organizations to develop active transportation and healthy living policies; facilitated development of a water conservation ordinance; sustainable building standards ordinance; environmentally preferable purchasing policy; and zero waste principles. I oversaw a community-based and inter-departmental Environmental Task Force to develop and implement these policies. Finally, I led the stakeholder engagement effort to gather support within the City and the surrounding communities to develop the largest provider of renewable energy in the U.S., the Clean Power Alliance.

Los Angeles

Job duties required strong analytical and organizational skills to quickly learn new industries, and develop findings and recommendations into written reports and oral briefings that were presented to the U.S. Congress. Excelled in team leadership, designing strategic plans, and conducting field research domestically and abroad. Focused on issue areas including: corporate social responsibility, outsourcing and supply chain management, stability and reconstruction, and United Nations base supply logistics projects. Developed the ability to maintain focus, balance competing interests, and clearly communicate factual information to teams across the country.

Los Angeles

Conducted research and added findings into the update of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Storm Water Permit for Los Angeles County. Prepared the accompanying NPDES Fact Sheet and staff report. Tracked storm water inspection reports and comment letters from local municipalities. Reviewed commercial and municipal NPDES permitting and reporting requirements for urban runoff, gathered evidence, and coordinated with customers on industrial and inspection reports.

Master'S Degree, Public Policy, Specialization: Environmental Policy

Activities and Societies: - Dean’s Merit Scholar - Certificate in Environmental Policy - President, Graduate Policy Administration.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Public Policy And Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: - Graduated Cum Laude - Minor in Environmental Social Sciences - Sustainable Cities Fellow - Coursework.