TGIF Manager and Sustainability Initiatives and Operations Manager at SERC
Carli Baker is a community-centered educator and naturalist, whose love of nature sprung from early experiences exploring, playing, and fishing in and around the American River. After graduating from UC Berkeley with degrees in Conservation & Resource Studies and Anthropology, with a minor in Forestry, she explored a myriad of environmental careers while working in zoos, aquariums, community gardens, public parks, museums, nature centers, classrooms, offices and field sites. They are passionate about supporting efforts to cultivate environmentally literate communities that...
Sharon was born and raised in San Diego county, where she began her educational endeavors at her local community college. She is a proud first generation college graduate and daughter of Lao refugees. She is an aspiring pleasure activist, environmental educator, and centers her work and vision with values of love and joy. Her passions lies among working with students and student activists on supporting their ideas and projects toward a more just world. Sharon served as the TGIF & Sustainability Initiatives Coordinator from 2014-2017, and has been serving as the SERC Director...
Kimiya (she/her) is a fourth-year double majoring in Conservation and Resource Studies, along with Society and Environment. Her concentrations lie in energy, agricultural, and urban community policy. She hopes to practice environmental law someday, specializing in land-use management and water policy. Some environmental concepts she’s interested in exploring further include the integration of third spaces in suburban sprawl, agroecology’s role in mitigation and adaptation, and renewable energy consumption. Her passion for addressing environmental discrepancies stems from being a native of...
Reva Gokhale (she/her) is a third-year majoring in Environmental Economics and Policy. As a Data Associate at TGIF, she is excited to use her data science skills to support green initiatives on campus! In her free time, Reva enjoys going on long walks and searching for her new favorite local coffee shop.
Swasti is a Rhetoric and Sociology double major interested in working at the intersection of environmentalism, social welfare, and city planning as a means to effectively dissect and unpack the broad issue of housing insecurity and unsustainable housing development practices. This passion has prompted her to take an interdisciplinary approach to her learning and professional endeavours. From working in the nonprofit space, to conducting research for a state agency, Swasti has accrued invaluable experience in many spheres of...
Jade (she/her) is a third year pursuing a double major in environmental science and molecular environmental biology. With extensive experience in community education and outreach, she is passionate about creating an inclusive space where people from all backgrounds and professions can come together to create a more sustainable world. She has been an avid weightlifter for 8 years, and in her free time she loves crocheting, hiking, and playing guitar.
