Director of Environmental Sustainability
Mechanical Engineer, Infrastructure Specialist
Legal advisor and cannabis industry expert
Water Utility and Agricultural Specialist
Community Engagement Coordinator
Health and Wellness Program Lead
IT Specialist
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Project Director / Principal Investigator (PI) / Research Lead
Education and Training: PhD, Public Policy and Administration (Walden University); MPA, Public Management (California State University, Hayward); BA, Political Science (California State University, Hayward).
Academic and Professional Appointments: Executive Director, Urban Soyal / Urban Soyal Foundation (Aug 2023–Present); Executive Director, Leon County Historical Society (Jan 2021–Present); Director / Senior Policy Analyst, Global Reach Strategies (Feb 2017–Present).
Role: Provides overall leadership and scientific oversight; leads research design, instrument development, QA/QC, reporting, and delivery of the Compliance Toolkit and final reporting package.
Environmental Compliance Specialist / CEPR Technical Review Lead
Education and Training: MA, Organizational Communication in the Public Sector (CSU East Bay); BA, Speech Communication (Humboldt State University).
Academic and Professional Appointments: Director, Urban Soyal / US-F (Aug 2023–Present); Deputy Director of Public Works and Operations, Alameda County Public Works Agency (Apr 2015–Present); Senior Policy Analyst, LCHS (Sep 2022–Present); Former Manager, Environmental Programs & Special Projects, City of San Pablo (Jul 2014–Apr 2015).
Role: Coordinates facility participation and field logistics; supports CEPR walkthroughs, documentation standards, data integrity, interpretation of compliance barriers, and reporting deliverables.
Waste & Water Compliance Technical Assistant / Cannabis Waste Educator
Education and Training: Professional training in municipal water utility operations, wastewater systems management, and environmental safety compliance; training in wastewater treatment, discharge prevention, hazardous materials handling, and regulatory documentation; OSHA-aligned safety training; farmer with cultivation and agricultural waste handling experience; experience supporting USDA TAT and SWM program development.
Academic and Professional Appointments: Operations & Wastewater Systems Technical Assistant, US-F (Current); Water Utility Specialist, Marin Municipal Water District (Aug 2015–Jun 2023); Farm & Community Operations Support, YBF (Jul 2021–Present); Technical Assistance Specialist / Director & Treasurer, LCHS (Feb 2023–Present).
Role: Supports field documentation and toolkit development focused on cannabis waste streams and wastewater compliance practices; contributes operator-ready guidance promoting pollution prevention and improved compliance.
Data & GIS / IT Specialist (Data Systems Support)
Education and Training: IT support, secure data storage, technical infrastructure management, digital workflow coordination; access controls and analytics/reporting tools; dashboard systems and data visualization support; logistics management and process tracking experience.
Academic and Professional Appointments: IT Specialist / Data Systems Support, US-F (Aug 2023–Current); Logistics Manager, DSP (May 2023–Current); IT and Data Systems Support Specialist, GRS and LCHS (Sep 2021–Current).
Role: Maintains secure project data storage and access protocols; supports field documentation systems; ensures formatting and data integrity; supports GIS mapping, data visualization, and technical formatting for final deliverables.
Community Engagement Coordinator – Sacramento County
Education and Training: BA in Liberal Studies (Public Policy and Administration concentration); applied experience in outreach, engagement, recruitment, workshop coordination, scheduling; culturally responsive communication and convening support; experience supporting public-sector learning communities and capacity-building.
Academic and Professional Appointments: Outreach Coordinator, US-F (Current); Community Engagement Support Staff, GRS (Current); Neighborhood Change Agent, Richmond ONS (Current).
Role: Leads facility engagement, operator communications, and scheduling; supports recruitment, relationship-building, walkthrough logistics, and survey/interview/focus group participation for inclusive data collection; supports stakeholder engagement for the Sacramento CORE Cannabis Equity Study.
Community Engagement Coordinator – Richmond / Contra Costa County
Education and Training: Liberal studies and customer service coursework (Laney College); Security Guard Certification; applied outreach and scheduling coordination; culturally responsive communication; recruitment and logistics coordination; documentation support.
Academic and Professional Appointments: Outreach Coordinator – Richmond/Contra Costa County, US-F (Current); Community Support & Outreach Staff, LCHS (Feb 2023–Present); Instructional Assistant II, Berkeley Unified School District (Aug 2017–Present); Community & Farm Support Staff, YBF (Jul 2021–Present).
Role: Leads operator engagement and scheduling for North Richmond study area; supports trust-building with operators; coordinates walkthrough logistics; supports survey/interview scheduling and stakeholder participation; supports dissemination and local toolkit rollout.
Field Representative / Bilingual Engagement Support (Non-Board Technical Advisor)
Education and Training: Field operations and stakeholder engagement; bilingual (English/Spanish) capacity; experience supporting customer education and compliance-aligned communication in regulated retail cannabis; skilled in translating technical guidance into operator-friendly language.
Academic and Professional Appointments: Field Representative / Bilingual Engagement Support, US-F (Current); Manager, Urban Soyal Wellness (Retail Operations), Urban Soyal (Jul 2023–Jul 2025).
Role: Supports field-based implementation and bilingual engagement; assists with CEPR walkthrough documentation, interviews, and surveys; supports toolkit usability and translation of technical compliance guidance into clear operator-ready messaging.
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