Abigail Black
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Motivated individual with strong professional background in environmental research, writing, data analysis, and sustainability programs. Passion for social justice solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Protector Internship and Further Policy Work
Save California Salmon
01.2023 - Current
- Policy researching and writing for comment letters, petitions, protests, oral arguments, and other legal materials
- Attending key hearings and meetings regarding tribal water rights
- Research for and creation of social media posts and action alerts
- Tabling, event assistance, and lobbying
Senior Coastal Planner, North Central Coast Team
California Coastal Commission
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Reviewed coastal development proposals for conformity with the Coastal Act including through a racial equity and sea level rise lens.
- Prepared written recommendations and oral presentations for Commission hearings.
- Tribal liaison. Assisted consultation with local tribes to ensure protection of cultural resources.
- First planner to use Commission's newly adopted Environmental Justice Policy.
- Collaborated with lawyers, scientists, local governments, and community members.
Building Energy Saving Program Technician
City Of Berkeley
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Handled the Building Energy Savings program by processing energy efficiency applications.
- Tracked progress towards meeting Climate Action Plan goals via data analysis and promoted energy efficiency and emission reduction strategies to residents and businesses.
- Conducted energy efficiency GIS mapping project through racial equity lens.
- Trained two additional interns and managed the entire program in my managers absence.
Clean Energy Intern
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Helped create California energy narrative by analyzing data from CPUC, CEC, Cap & Trade.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA2017
Timeline
Water Protector Internship and Further Policy Work
Save California Salmon
01.2023 - Current
Senior Coastal Planner, North Central Coast Team
California Coastal Commission
04.2019 - 05.2021
Clean Energy Intern
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
11.2018 - 01.2019
Building Energy Saving Program Technician
City Of Berkeley
01.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
San Francisco State University
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