San Diego Metropolitan Area
I am passionate about utilizing my experience in environmental policy, land use, and transportation planning to create equitable and sustainable places. I am similarly compelled to plan for a climate resilient future that furthers environmental justice and maximizes multimodal public access to the coast. I have expertise in urban and rural planning, land use, environmental policy, coastal zone management, climate change policy, sea level rise adaptation, and transportation planning. I enjoy intergovernmental collaboration and working with agency partners to facilitate sustainability and mobility for diverse communities. Myers Brigg: ENFJ
- Develop Commission policies on statewide transportation planning and programming guidelines related to climate resiliency and adaptation. - Review and prepare comments for Commission consideration in response to Regional Transportation Plans, the California Transportation Plan, the State Rail Plan, the State Freight Plan, Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan, and other related transportation plans. - Develop Commission policies on the planning and funding of infrastructure for zero-emission and connected, autonomous vehicle technology across passenger and freight sectors. - Support the development and implementation of the Commission’s Zero Emission Vehicle Action Plan. - Analyze legislative bills that have an identifiable impact on the State Transportation System and affect Commission policies and actions.
Appointed by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and confirmed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to represent District 3 on the County Community Action Board. District 3 encompasses the coastal zone and extends into some inland portions of the County - stretching from Carlsbad down to Coronado, including portions of San Diego (Little Italy, La Jolla, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, etc). The Community Action Board (CAB) is the Citizen Advisory Board to the County of San Diego and the Health and Human Services Agency on Community Action Partnership (CAP) programs — required by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Act. The Board of Supervisors assigned the following powers, duties, and responsibilities to the Board. - Establish processes for planning, allocation, and public hearings regarding the use of Community Action funds. - Review policies relating to program of the Community Action Partnership, and recommend to the Board of Supervisors the adoption of such policies as it may deem necessary and desirable. - Supervise the administration of all financial policies, regulations and standards pertaining to community programs. - Participate in the development and implementation of all programs and projects designed to serve the economically disadvantaged or low-income areas to assure maximum feasible participation of residents of the areas and members of groups served. - Provide a forum for the economically disadvantaged and concerned residents to allow a mechanism for securing broad community involvement in the programs.
The State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast (ETC) grant program seeks to provide coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges accessing and enjoying the coast (“ETC Priority Communities”). ETC Priority Communities include lower-income individuals and households, people with disabilities, people of color, immigrant communities, and foster youth, among others. The Advisory Board counsels Conservancy staff on the application process, including scoring and the ongoing delivery of the program. Since 2013, the Conservancy has awarded over $18.2 million in 296 separate Explore the Coast grants (updated October 2022). Grant funding is available to public agencies, federally-recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations. Projects must meet one or more of the following program priorities: - Provide an enjoyable experience at the coast. - Reduce economic, physical, operational, or societal barriers to accessing or enjoying the coast. - Inspire ongoing coastal resource stewardship ethics through active learning and interactive activities.
- Lead statewide sea level rise adaptation planning for all coastal districts (Districts 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, and 12) - Lead legislative review and analysis on proposed sea level rise legislation in the CA Legislature - Lead and participate in coordination efforts with the Coastal Commission to ensure Coastal Act requirements and SLR guidance are integrated into all aspects of transportation planning - Lead data collection and develop new sea level rise related information to be utilized for appropriate analysis, strategy and policy development -Lead the development of sea level rise policies, guidelines, and strategies to support Caltrans' climate change planning related efforts - Member of the project development team and technical advisory committee leading sea level rise adaptation corridor planning for the Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1) in LA and Ventura Counties - Member of the Caltrans HQ Sea Level Rise Working Group to develop Caltrans' SLR design guidance - Member of the multi-agency AB 1282 Transportation Permitting Task Force for sea level rise adaptation planning - Implement SB 198 and the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to support Caltrans' climate change program - Develop and oversee contracts, and independently provide assistance to staff, work groups, and external partners - Conduct outreach and coordination both verbally and written with district and headquarters staff, and other state agencies
• Regional Planning Liaison for Lake County's Regional Transportation Agency (Lake Area Planning Council), responsible for overseeing the Regional Transportation Plan, Overall Work Program, and the distribution of State and Federal funds for transportation improvements • Served as a contract manager and participated in technical advisory committees; oversaw the administration of Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants and Active Transportation Planning Grants • Member of the District 1 Climate Change Working Group - worked to facilitate sea level rise planning for transportation infrastructure • Supported active transportation project planning in Lake and Mendocino Counties • Member of the core planning team that created the Active Transportation Plan for District 1; led public engagement efforts • Planned, developed, administered, evaluated, and monitored transportation plans and projects • Monitored and certified the regional transportation planning process for conformance with legal requirements • Developed, administered, and monitored consultant contracts and grant programs • Provided transportation planning expertise to Federal, State, and regional agencies • Participated as a departmental representative on transportation planning issues at public meetings and hearings