Hopeful, Emerging, Ambitious, and Transformative (H.E.A.T.). These are some of the words that come to mind when we think about the next generation of climate leaders.
The challenges facing emerging climate leaders are unique and extraordinary, and that is why we launched a recurring event for like-minded individuals, regardless of industry background, to come together and share innovative ideas for tackling the climate crisis. We call it the H.E.A.T. Happy Hour.
Save the date and join us on November 15 at 6 p.m. at HiDef Brewing in DTLA for the next H.E.A.T. Happy Hour.
Parking and Transit: HiDef Brewing is accessible via the Metro A and E lines at the Pico Station. There is a Metro bike share station on 12th and Hill Street. Paid and metered street parking is also available.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Director, Resilience & Organizational Strategy
Climate Resolve
Natalie Hernandez is a specialist in environmental policy and community planning. Since being at Climate Resolve, she has managed the “Ready for Tomorrow?” climate preparedness research, co-authored the State’s Adaptation Planning Guide, led community outreach for an urban cooling project in Canoga Park, and provided technical expertise on various climate grant programs. Natalie is knowledgeable about climate change government processes, funding, stakeholder engagement, and resilience.
She has a strong passion for environmental justice and climate equity, which she attributes to growing up in Long Beach, a core hub of goods movement, air quality issues, and climate adaptation in the Los Angeles area. Her past experience includes positions at the California Natural Resources Agency, California Air Resources Board, Institute for Local Government, and USC Equity Research Institute (formerly USC PERE).
Natalie holds a Master of Urban Planning degree from USC and a BA in Urban Studies and Spanish from Loyola Marymount University. In her spare time, she enjoys running, eating tacos with her familia, and learning from fun people and new places. Aside from her love of the Los Angeles region, she has lived in Sacramento, San Salvador, and Mexico City, and she claims that part of her heart stays in each of those cities.
Coordinator, Climate Planning and Resilience
Climate Resolve
Before joining Climate Resolve, Lia worked as an organizer for the Ohio Coordinated Campaign, mobilizing turnout in a key swing state during the 2020 election. She has also held various roles in social impact, sustainability, and legal advocacy, including her work on sex discrimination and workplace justice with the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund at the National Women’s Law Center in Washington, D.C.
Lia graduated summa cum laude from UCLA in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and minors in Public Affairs and Environmental Systems and Society. Outside of work, Lia loves making music, playing basketball, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and very large family. She is happiest when surrounded by lots of good food and people that she loves. Lia is excited to be working at an organization that fosters community and climate solutions in her hometown.
MUSICAL GUEST
Keyboardist
Alec Kwo is a keyboardist based in Los Angeles. He loves jazz, R&B, hip-hop, soul and much more. What Kwo loves most about music is finding those special moments in songs with lush chords and harmony that give you goosebumps… He also produces for rappers and singers in LA and beyond and plays keys for Emmy Miller, a bright young talent and dear friend. We hope you enjoy the sweet and tasteful sounds that Kwo will be bringing to the event, accompanied by good friend and collaborator, Alex Minney, on bass.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
For more information, please contact the Development Team
development@climateresolve.org
(213) 468-1957
COVID-19: Climate Resolve and our events team will be following of-the-moment COVID safety guidelines to provide our attendees with the most comfortable and enjoyable experience possible. We’re excited about gathering safely to celebrate a better future together!