Our People

Surfers

A strong team of industry experts.

Tackling the world's toughest resource challenges is the shared purpose that connects us as an organization - and transcends the bottom-line.

  • Andrew H.

    Sr. Program Specialist
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    Andrew H.

    Sr. Program Specialist

    Andrew leads the team of all stars in EV Promotion at Ecology Action. This team brings talent and energy to the work of building equity in the EV transition space. Andrew’s commitment to climate work is inspired by a love for the ocean and other wild places. His understanding of how people are affected by climate change was deepened when dozens of friends lost homes in the Camp Fire in Paradise, CA in 2018.
    Andrew has two decades of experience in a variety of non-profit agencies spanning outdoor recreation, religious work, political advocacy, affordable housing and homeless services, and environmental conservation. When not working, you will find Andrew and his partner playing outside – surfing, running, cycling, hiking – or reading quietly at home.

  • Angela R.

    Grant Specialist

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    Angela R.

    Grant Specialist

  • Darya O.

    EV Charging Customer Advisor - Project Manager
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    Darya O.

    EV Charging Customer Advisor - Project Manager

    Darya serves as a EV Charging Customer Advisor – Project Manager, which includes coordination of the property owner, contractor, and vendors throughout the entire process. Darya has spent the last ten years in solar PV, multi-family construction, and EV charging. He has a BS degree from Cal Poly SLO in City and Regional Planning with a minor in Sustainability in the Built Environment.

  • Emily P.

    Grants and Development Specialist
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    Emily P.

    Grants and Development Specialist

    As the Grants and Development Specialist, Emily supports fundraising for the Community Programs teams which advance climate solutions for individuals and communities in sustainable transportation, water conservation and climate action. Emily focuses on securing grants and expanding the individual donor base to ensure Ecology Action’s initiatives have the long-term funds to continue making a positive impact. Emily is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a BA in Global Studies with an Economic Development emphasis.

  • Kalia V.

    Sustainability Service Corp Fellow
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    Kalia V.

    Sustainability Service Corp Fellow

    As a sustainability service fellow with ecology action, Kalia will be working with the resilient central coast and EV’s for everyone campaign. She will be engaging communities on actions to take to be prepared for climate change, while also providing guidance and information to people on electric vehicle purchases and rebates. Kalia is a graduate of Cal State East Bay and holds a BA in Sociocultural Anthropology with a minor in Philosophy, and an emphasis on Sustainability.