3041892376
Berkeley
Summary
Passionate about environmental advocacy, economics, and policy. Experience working with grassroots organizations, governments (local, state, and national), and youth activists. Interested in protecting communities from plastic pollution, clean energy permitting reform, and sustainable tax incentives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
San Mateo Youth Co-Lead
Citizens' Climate Lobby
San Mateo
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Initiated & led research/proposals on local plastic ban ordinances; passed plastic ban initiative in the Menlo Park City Council Sustainability Commission
- Lobbied 10+ local & national politicians in California & D.C. on carbon fee, permitting reform, and healthy forests; co-led weekly meetings; authored & published local articles & letters to the editor; organized annual youth rallies w/ 100+ attendees, a march, media, & representative speakers; organized & spoke at conferences
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) Student CEO
Hillsdale High School
San Mateo
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Trained in financial literacy by Franklin Templeton
- Organized financial literacy lessons with Franklin Templeton Investments admin; educated 20+ female students on financial literacy and independence
- Managed field trips and correspondence between Franklin Templeton, RTSWS, & Hillsdale High School
Mock Trial Co-President
Hillsdale High School
San Mateo
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Led team to place 2nd in California ('25)
- Crafted & delivered opening & closing statements, direct & cross exams
- Tournament of Champions Competition: finals competitor (team placed 2/30 int’l)
- Managed try-outs, social media, finances, outreach, and events
- Gladiator International Competition: individually ranked 9th/60 ('24) & 18th/36 ('23)
Environmental Club President
Hillsdale High School
San Mateo
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Led weekly club meetings w/ 25+ students; recruited members; managed social media; organized school-wide Earth Day & Earth Week activities; educated members on climate science; coordinated district-wide constitutional amendment (ACA 16) youth lobbying in Sacramento
- School District’s Sustainability Commission member: consulted and organized district-wide sustainability efforts and funding
Al Gore's Climate Reality Leader
Climate Reality Project
San Mateo
06.2016 - 01.2023
- One of the youngest Climate Reality Leaders; trained in Houston, TX, in 2016 by Al Gore & climate scientists on the climate crisis & climate advocacy;
- Led 5+ presentations at Chabot Science Center, local schools, & libraries; tabled across the Bay Area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillsdale High School
San Mateo06-2025
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CASkills
- Public speaking
- Research and analysis
- Collaboration
- Advocacy
Timeline
San Mateo Youth Co-Lead
Citizens' Climate Lobby
08.2022 - 07.2025
Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) Student CEO
Hillsdale High School
01.2022 - 06.2025
Mock Trial Co-President
Hillsdale High School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Environmental Club President
Hillsdale High School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Al Gore's Climate Reality Leader
Climate Reality Project
06.2016 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Hillsdale High School
Bachelor of Science -
University of California, Berkeley
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