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I am driven by the desire to help communities adapt to the changing climate with equity and resilience at the forefront. The sustainability work I lead is recognized by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Institute for Local Governments, and most recently by C40 Cities-Bloomberg Philanthropies for building a climate movement. My civic engagement expertise led to the adoption of environmental initiatives that foster climate action by local governments in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties since 2008. I previously managed the Environmental Divisions for the cities of Irvine and Manhattan Beach. I focused on climate planning, energy, and solid waste management strategies. I enjoyed coordinating across organizational teams and working with communities to design and improve sustainability programs that meet ambitious goals and serve as best practices. The municipal sustainability programs I developed are models for other agencies. I also strive to share my expertise and serve as a Sustainability Commissioner in my hometown of Long Beach, and contribute in advisory roles to the Renewables 100 Policy Institute and SoCal Regional Energy Network. Key Attributes: - Sustainability expert knowledgeable in active transportation; climate change; energy efficiency; food waste prevention and recycling; green building and sustainable design; stormwater pollution prevention; triple bottom line principles; water conservation; and zero waste goals.- Strong critical thinking and communications skills, capable of quickly analyzing information to provide thorough reports and presentations to participants at all levels. - Team player with excellent interpersonal and relationship building abilities centered on accountability, integrity, and reliability. Accomplishments:- The Cool Irvine program was a finalist for Building a Climate Movement at the 2022 C40 Cities Bloomberg Philanthropies Awards. - The Institute for Local Government's Beacon program awarded the City of Irvine for energy conservation, leadership in transportation, GHG emissions reductions, and sustainability best practices, followed by an Innovation & Leadership award for its Recycle From Home program in 2022. My previous work for the City of Manhattan Beach secured a platinum-level Beacon Award for Sustainability Best Practices in 2016. - Sustain SoCal recognized the City of Irvine with the Sustainable Government of the Year award in 2017. - Received the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Green Leadership Award for my environmental contributions to the community in 2014.