Destiny Garcia
Summary
Diligent college graduate passionate about driving internal and community initiatives aimed at mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and fostering the adoption of sustainable practices. A personable and proactive professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Committed to continual learning, adept at acquiring new skills, and dedicated to enhancing team effectiveness. Possesses a strong foundation in Earth Science, blending technical expertise with administrative acumen to support climate action objectives.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
CivicSpark/I-REN Fellow
CivicWell
City Of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Developed Energy Efficiency Community Engagement Plan to raise awareness about energy efficiency and reduction for youth,residential and commercial properties, facilitating behavior change and promoting sustainability.
- Developed and delivered community education materials on energy efficiency leveraging outreach campaigns and educational materials to increase awareness and adoption.
- Created and filmed content for City's social media platforms aimed to educate public on sustainable/energy initiatives, tips, and holidays.
- Performed data analytics on City Facility Utility (energy and gas) data.
- Conducted research and analysis to support building energy reductions for City-owned facilities, identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and cost savings.
- Will be developing an Energy Management Plan and collaborating with stakeholders across departments to streamline processes and enhance coordination in implementing energy efficiency projects, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing impact.
CivicSpark Fellow
CivicWell
City Of Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed a strategic plan for the Green Business Recognition Program aimed at reducing GHG Emissions, encompassing program goals, key initiatives, and performance indicators over a three-year period.
- Designed and implemented a public education and outreach material to promote the City's residential food waste collection initiative, focusing on raising awareness and facilitating behavior change.
- Led public outreach efforts for pick-up events, effectively communicating program objectives and encouraging public participation.
- Supported with the development of a City Facility Prioritization Plan for EV Charging that includes the identification of site locations for public charging opportunities for electric vehicles (EVs), aligning with the City's General Plan Update and prioritizes equitable distribution across the community.
- Created a Warehouse Development Toolkit for internal and external use to ensure proposed design mitigates the environmental impact of warehouse development on surrounding communities.
- Researched and compiled best practices for addressing air quality, land use compatibility, and other environmental concerns associated with warehouse development.
- Project coordinator for CivicSpark midyear retreat Community Diversity Celebration including project management, event planning, and coordination
Research Scholar
UCSB
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Conduct research, develop a proposal, final report, and presentation in relation to a topic for the Climate & Environment emphasis over two quarters.
- Participated in regular meetings to discuss aspects of research and experiments.
- Conducted laboratory experiments on Oxygen Minimum Zones (phosphate fluxes) using MATLAB after thorough planning and research.
- Documented procedures and results with high degree of accuracy and precision.
- Cooperated with others in team-based environment to identify points from data analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Earth Science - Climate & Environment
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Data analysis
Accomplishments
- Speaker at the 2023 California Adaptation Forum - Session Title: Grief is Resilience: How Just Climate Work Starts With Recognizing Loss
- Panelist At the 2023 Rising Voices Conference - Session Title: From Passion to Impact: Young Professionals Driving Climate Action in the Inland Empire
- Rancho Cucamonga Harvest Award for Group Effort in City Wide SB 1383 Implementation
Certification
GIS for Climate Action
Timeline
GIS for Climate Action
12-2024
I-REN Codes & Standards Program Title 24 Code and Compliance Training Series
02-2024
CivicSpark/I-REN Fellow
CivicWell
09.2023 - Current
CivicSpark Fellow
CivicWell
09.2022 - 08.2023
Research Scholar
UCSB
01.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Earth Science - Climate & Environment
University of California, Santa Barbara
05.2001 -