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Tasha • September
Resourceful (adj):
able to use the means at one's disposal to meet situations effectively
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Climate change matters, energy conservation matters, the environment matters, and our health matters. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by environmental problems and turn towards denial. But caring about life means protecting what we love, being resourceful, and actively seeking solutions. I recently received my degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Energy Management and Design. My mentor, Dr. Sasha von Meier, taught me to dream big and go for it. I now work for the City of Santa Rosa on environmental projects such as green building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. I love my job because it allows me to contribute to leaving the world in better condition for future generations. My son Caleb is my greatest inspiration for everything. |
| Name: | Tasha |
| Age: | 34 |
| Diet: | I try to eat healthy and be conscientious of the impact my food choices have on the earth |
| Occupation: | I work in the Utilities department for the city in which I live doing environmental projects develpoment |
| Current Activities: | City's solar projects, City's GHG reduction/Climate Protection project, City's electric accounts review project, analyizing feasibility for solar at my son's school, and of course the calendar |
| Loves: | Snowboarding, hanging out with my family and friends, the projects I do at work and caring for the environment |
Interview Excerpts
What makes you tick?
Wanting to leave the earth in a better condition…living in a way so that my life makes the world a better place. A way I measure my success in life is that I’ve been able to do that. More specifically I’m doing this for my son; his presence helps give me the desire.
How do you stay positive and inspired?
I try not to pay attention to the negative. I live in a bit of what I like to consider healthy denial. I have to try to not get bogged down. Working with other people that support me and lift me up when I’m down helps. Doing things together and getting encouraged when the group finishes a project is empowering. Constantly learning new things that could make things better and looking at solutions, not just at problems.
