Sea dipper

Water nerd

Project manager

What “One Water” Means to Me

The One Water construct considers water holistically, acknowledging that water weaves through all aspects of our lives, be that the clothes we wear, how we cool our data centers, or how we nurture our mental wellness.

It aligns with water sensitive urban design, the slow water movement, and other nature-based approaches to water management.

This concept also honors Indigenous approaches to water management, viewing water not as a commodity, but as a living entity.

Maximizing
my generalist superpower

I bring a broad set of experiences to my work. I started my technical expertise interning in fluid dynamics for NASA and began my career as an aircrew officer in the US Air Force. In the private sector, I was a Senior Operations Manager in Amazon before pivoting professionally into sustainability.

As a generalist, I’ve had to adapt my skills to each new industry and learn new ones as I go. Because of this, I bring resilience and new perspectives to each role.

Professional Background

  • CA State Waterboard

    Leading a portfolio of projects to secure safe and equitable drinking water for California’s marginalized communities.

  • University of Galway, Ireland

    I earned my MA in Environment, Society, and Development in 2022. I conducted a variety of research projects, culminating in my dissertation on drinking fountain systems.

  • Amazon

    I was the most senior manager on site overseeing 8 delivery company owners and a team of managers.

  • NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

    I conducted wind tunnel testing, repaired broken components of wind tunnels, and led tours. I developed and constructed a novel, modular wind tunnel mount, enabling testing for a variety of items. These include the 2006 FIFA World Cup Soccer ball and the calibration of pitot-static tubes.

  • University of California, Berkeley

    A Geography major, I conducted field research as well as social science projects.

  • United States Air Force

    I flew on the EC-130H Compass Call for nearly 8 years, leading missions and my crew both in training and in combat.

Volunteering and Certifications

  • Project Management Institute

    I validated my extensive project management experience and joined a community of other project management professionals.

  • Climatebase

    I broadened my climate knowledge with courses including energy, transportation, food and agriculture, nature-based solutions, carbon removal, corporate sustainability, circular economy, built environment, and adaptation.

  • Davenport Institute

    I earned a certification in public engagement for local government.

  • Terryland Forest Park, Galway

    Two years after completing a research project supporting the National Park City initiative in Galway, Ireland, I returned to voluneer with this group. I cleared planter boxes, removed litter and graffiti, advocated for waterways policy with local government representatives, and enhanced the relationship between residents and urban nature.

  • Sustainability Creatives

    I took a portfolio creation course, upskilling my design and storytelling skills.

  • East Bay Dipping Society

    As an avid sea sipper, I help host dips and other activities, recruit new members, and most importantly, dip!!