Mariah Padilla (she/her) is passionate about environmental justice and climate resilience, and is dedicated to helping create a more inclusive and intersectional climate movement. She brings this dedication to her role at Greenbelt Alliance, where she has been working with our community partners in Gilroy to foster equitable climate resilience through community engagement and outreach, […]
Saidy Reyes (she/her) is a passionate student who cares about environmental justice, climate reliance, food security, and affordable housing. She brings these perspectives and experiences to Greenbelt Alliance. Saidy is currently working towards her bachelor’s in Urban Studies. Most recently, she has been an intern for Canal Alliance, a nonprofit organization that is helping the Canal
Over the last six years, Tallulah (they/she) has developed a profound appreciation for the transformative power of storytelling. Talulah’s journey into advocacy began during the September climate strikes of 2019, igniting a passion for bold climate action and a shift toward a regenerative economy. Their background in digital media, research and community organizing has equipped
Pema Sherpa is an Environmental Science graduate from UC Davis with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with hands-on experience in urban and transportation planning, ecological fieldwork, and environmental policy. Pema previously held internships with the Yolo Transportation District, where she supported transit operations, data analysis, and community outreach, as well as restoration work
Zoe (she/her) oversees the majority of the programmatic work across Greenbelt Alliance, leads our Climate SMART Development Endorsement Program as well as the majority of our people for watersheds resilience and investing in nature based solutions work. A Contra Costa native and current Oakland resident, Zoe (she/her) is passionate about making sure our local communities
Sadie (she/her) brings a background in urban planning, equitable climate adaptation, and innovative public finance solutions to the role of Director of Planning and Research. Before coming to Greenbelt Alliance, Sadie completed her Masters in City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley where she contributed to a broad range of research efforts with Bay Area
