Experience

Strategen

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development and Operations Manager

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Support client projects and relationships; provide expertise in emerging technologies, decarbonization, and renewable project development; manage business processes.

• Decarbonization Strategy Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Advise clients in emerging clean technologies space, including energy storage, electric vehicles, renewables (solar, wind), distributed energy resources, and green hydrogen; facilitate comprehensive strategy creation including business development, market identification, and policy engagement,



American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Sustainability Analyst

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2021

  Torrance, CA Renewable Energy Lead (current) - Lead North America regional renewable energy strategy development and execution across legal, manufacturing, procurement, finance, and business planning. - Review RFP term sheets; lead contract negotiations with project developers. Environmental Sustainability Strategy Lead (current) - Formed environmental strategy team, drawing from cross-company groups including greenhouse gas accounting, materials and resources, supply chain, manufacturing… Show more Renewable Energy Lead (current) - Lead North America regional renewable energy strategy development and execution across legal, manufacturing, procurement, finance, and business planning. - Review RFP term sheets; lead contract negotiations with project developers. Environmental Sustainability Strategy Lead (current) - Formed environmental strategy team, drawing from cross-company groups including greenhouse gas accounting, materials and resources, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, logistics, product development, and government relations. - Spearhead company-wide energy, water, and waste data collection; lead data synthesis and integration into core Key Performance Indicators that feed into the business planning process.

• Energy Policy Lead

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2020

  Los Angeles, California, United States - Managed Honda's participation in regulatory proceedings pertaining to grid-connected energy assets - Performed and synthesized research on emerging technologies, especially with regard to the electric grid and energy management - Created industry group comprised of automakers and grid-connected software development companies (Vehicle Grid Integration Council)

• Environmental Policy Lead

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2017

  Torrance, CA • Write motions and comments, collaborate with parties to create settlement agreements, and represent Honda in multiple state and federal regulatory proceedings pertaining to grid-connected energy assets. • Research consumer, technology, and policy trends to identify opportunities and risks in environmental regulations and business interests; develop future product concepts and policy positions. • Represent Honda in trade association groups in solar, distributed energy generation, battery… Show more • Write motions and comments, collaborate with parties to create settlement agreements, and represent Honda in multiple state and federal regulatory proceedings pertaining to grid-connected energy assets. • Research consumer, technology, and policy trends to identify opportunities and risks in environmental regulations and business interests; develop future product concepts and policy positions. • Represent Honda in trade association groups in solar, distributed energy generation, battery storage, building energy management, vehicle-to-grid integration, and stationary alternative energy generation industries.



Honda Marine Science Foundation

• Secretary and Founding Board Member

  • Mar 2016 - Jul 2021

  Torrance, CA The Honda Marine Science Foundation is an initiative to help restore marine ecosystems and facilitate climate change resilience. The foundation supports efforts that improve and preserve coastal areas for future generations. marinescience.honda.com



Los Angeles District Attorney

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Certified Law Clerk

  • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  Long Beach, California As a certified student law clerk in the Victim Impact Program in the District Attorney’s Office, I appeared in court to conduct preliminary hearings at the Long Beach Courthouse.



Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Hobbs District Attorney Clinic

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Los Angeles, California Selected to participate in the Hobbs District Attorney Clinic, where I received education and training to appear in court to conduct preliminary hearings on behalf of the District Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.



Energy Independence Now

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Associate

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Santa Barbara, California Area • Researched and drafted memoranda on hydrogen transportation fueling infrastructure policy development. • Analyzed financing options for a public-private collaborative investment structure proposal. • Organized fundraising and outreach efforts, and managed social media presence.



American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Business Development Office Intern

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

  Torrance, CA Assisted in environmental business strategy development, energy and water efficiency analysis, greenhouse gas reporting (GHG Protocol Scope 1, 2, and 3), and alternative fuel vehicle support. Supported administration of program aimed at reducing energy and water usage intensity for Honda automobile dealerships.



Disability Group, Inc.

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager, Medical Evidence Manager

  • Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

  Los Angeles, CA Case Manager, Hearing Department (2009); Medical Evidence Manager (2010) • Communicated with government agencies, medical facilities, and clients to prepare over 170 client disability insurance legal claims; accomplished Hearing Department case win-rate of 80%. • Reviewed medical records to determine relevance and approved appropriate medical evidence for hearings.



University of California Office of the President

• Sustainability Student Intern

  • Dec 2007 - May 2008

  Oakland, CA Researched, edited, and constructed sustainability case studies for the ten UC campuses, including Green Business Certification, construction of sustainable facilities, restoration of campus ecosystems. Aided in the UCOP efforts to increase system-wide sustainable practices, including reducing water and energy use through the water fountain system in the building. Supported administrative tasks performed by the Sustainability Committee.