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Lucy Buchan

Sustainability Scientist
Belmont,CA

Summary

Ecosystem modeler currently focused on life cycle assessment of low carbon fuels, products, and carbon sequestration projects in respective policy contexts. 20 years of project management experience in watershed ecosystem monitoring, assessment and management. Thrive when working with dynamic teams to support innovative and sustainable practices that reduce GHG emissions, sequester carbon, and upcycle waste.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Managing Sustainability Scientist

Life Cycle Associates, LLC
Portola Valley, CA
2020 - Current

Low Carbon Fuel Program Management:

· Instrumental in successful validation of 6 pathway applications for biomethane, ethanol and biodiesel producers

· Prepared 3 design-based pathway applications for high speed rail and biomass-based fuels and presented to CA Air Resources Board

· Supported 18 annual pathway LCFS verifications

· Conducted 8 LCFS trainings

· Prepared LCA-based reports supporting policy positions for the CA and WA LCFS and the RFS

· Submitted petitions and comment letters to CA LCFS

Non-Fuel Life Cycle Assessment Management:

· Evaluated renewable energy source impacts on Plant GHG emissions

· Demonstrated LCFS credit potential for renewable agriculture-based soil carbon sequestration

· Prepared biomass and fermentation product LCAs

· Developed asphalt and geopolymer concrete EPDs

Wellness Coach

EXOS
2015 - 2019
  • Facilitated client journeys to improve fitness and resiliency; ran classes, seminars, and workshops.

Senior Scientist

Eisenberg, Olivieri and Associates
1998 - 2013
  • Designed and managed watershed ecosystem health monitoring program using multiple data sources and tools to comply with Clean Water Act.
  • Worked with stakeholders to identify and implement strategic restoration and conservation actions.

Education

Ph.D. - Zoology, Aquatic Ecosystem Modeling

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

Master of Science - Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

University of California - Berkeley

Skills

Ecosystem Monitoring, Modeling & Assessment

Communication Skills

Project Management

Database Development & Management

Life Cycle Assessment

Coaching & Motivational Interviewing

Geographic Information Systems Analysis & Mapping

Teamwork

Statistical Analysis

Networking

Problem Solving

Research

Interests

CA High Speed Rail EER Analysis and LCFS Design Pathway 2020-21

SAF/Renewable Diesel & CCS from Forest/Lumbermill Residue 2021

Biopower & CCS from Forest Residue 2021

SAF & CCS from Municipal Waste 2021

San Francisco Bay Area Creek Status & Long Term Trends Monitoring Plan 2011

Timeline

Managing Sustainability Scientist

Life Cycle Associates, LLC
2020 - Current

Wellness Coach

EXOS
2015 - 2019

Senior Scientist

Eisenberg, Olivieri and Associates
1998 - 2013

Ph.D. - Zoology, Aquatic Ecosystem Modeling

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Master of Science - Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies

University of California - Berkeley
Lucy BuchanSustainability Scientist