Professional Experience
Data & Reporting Consultant
CarbonSustain | March 2023 - Present
CarbonSustain is a climate-tech initiative focused on AI-powered carbon accounting, blockchain-based transparency, and carbon literacy training to help small/medium businesses and communities accelerate their sustainability goals.
Manage a cross-functional team supporting client acquisition and curriculum development for GHG and decarbonization employee training programs.
Advise clients preparing Scope 1–3 GHG inventories aligned with the GHG Protocol, EU CSRD, and California SB 253 & SB 261.
Guide clients through data-collection workflows, QA procedures, and documentation steps needed for audit-ready reporting.
Translate reports into actionable guidance and early decarbonization strategies, including internal carbon pricing.
Researcher
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | Aug 2023 - May 2024
Berkeley Lab is a leading member of the national laboratory system, charged with conducting research across a range of scientific disciplines in energy.
My role involved developing and applying methods of conducting energy, economic, market, and/or technical research in energy domains such as renewables, energy efficiency, cooling, and energy storage that inform the development, deployment, and/or commercialization of clean energy technologies.
Conducted data analysis on energy standards using SQL, R, and Python to inform policy recommendations..
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate data insights into actionable strategies.
Researcher
EcoMat, Materioteca ITESO University | June - Aug 2023
ECOMAT is a tool that assesses and communicates the socio-environmental footprint of materials, helping companies identify improvement areas and adopt more responsible practices across their supply chains.
Co-founder & Advisor
Mexico Development Lab, UC Berkeley | 2023 - Present
Secured $45,000 in funding to establish a public policy program facilitating knowledge exchange between UC Berkeley students and US-Mexico decision-makers on sustainability, climate, energy transition, environmental policy, and regional economic integration.
Designed the program, including the curriculum, and established the initiative as an academic research program at the UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy.
Formed partnerships with stakeholders including the World Resources Institute, US Chamber of Commerce in Mexico, US Embassy in Mexico, Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs, Mexican Climate Initiative, FLACSO Mexico, Women in Renewable Energy Mexico, El Colegio de Mexico, and the Government of Mexico City.
Led teams of students in organizing high-level policy discussion panels and events.
Serve as ongoing advisor, ensuring program continuity and growth.
Financial Project Manager
Office of David J Teece | Apr 2013 - Apr 2022
Led by David Teece, director at Berkeley Haas and professor at Stanford School of Business, innovation scholar and entrepreneur, this Lean Equity Fund had 5 employees and $400M in assets under management, mostly invested in lean ventures. My responsibilities grew gradually from bookkeeping to analysis and strategy.
Managed a diverse portfolio encompassing private investments, real estate, and startups.
Developed financial reports, budgets, and compliance documentation to support decision-making.
Collaborated with CPAs, tax teams, and lenders to deliver financial packages for audits and credit applications.
Designed and implemented systems to streamline insurance policies, compliance processes, accounting, payroll, licensing and permitting, and financial analysis and reporting.
Volunteer Experience
Treasurer & Volunteer Mechanic
Biketopia Community Workshop | Jun 2016 - Aug 2023
Managed financial operations and organized community events promoting sustainable transportation.
Provided hands-on instruction to community members, enhancing engagement and environmental awareness.
