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Christopher Starks

Vallejo,CA

Summary

Motivated and community-minded environmental advocate with hands-on experience in citizen science, environmental education, and community outreach. Skilled in coordinating youth engagement projects, collecting and analyzing environmental data, and building partnerships with local organizations to promote sustainability and public health. Passionate about advancing environmental justice and inspiring community action through education, research, and collaboration.

Work History

Project Outreach & Community Education

Our Children's Earth Foundation
06.2025 - Current
  • Coordinating community outreach programs and environmental awareness campaigns to promote sustainable practices and youth involvement.
  • Attend and document meetings with environmental partners, city agencies, and grassroots organizations to strengthen coalition efforts.
  • Developing sampling protocols for physical, chemical, and biological indicators such as pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nitrates, and bacteria levels following state and citizen science standards (CEDEN, EarthEcho Water Challenge).
  • Support partnerships with local schools and nonprofits, coordinating environmental education activities for high school and elementary students focused on river ecology, data collection, and stewardship.

Clean Air Ambassador

Vallejo Citizens Air Monitoring Network (CAMN)
09.2025 - Current
  • Selected as a Clean Air Ambassador to support community-led air quality awareness and environmental justice initiatives in Vallejo
  • Participate in training and mentorship programs focused on understanding local air pollution sources, data interpretation, and public health impacts
  • Collaborate with community members and organizations to promote clean air practices, organize outreach events, and advocate for healthier, more sustainable neighborhoods.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy Analysis & Planning

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Justin-Siena High School
Napa, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Project planning & scheduling
  • Decision-making
  • Risk analysis
  • Conflict resolution
  • Technical presentations
  • Customer service
  • Pollution prevention
  • Environmental education
  • Water quality analysis
  • Air quality monitoring
  • Site inspection

Timeline

Clean Air Ambassador

Vallejo Citizens Air Monitoring Network (CAMN)
09.2025 - Current

Project Outreach & Community Education

Our Children's Earth Foundation
06.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy Analysis & Planning

University of California, Davis

High School Diploma -

Justin-Siena High School
Christopher Starks