2035 Initiative Staff

Lucas is the Executive Director of The 2035 Initiative. He works with world-leading UCSB faculty and staff to accelerate the clean energy transition and develop equitable solutions to the climate crisis. Previously, he worked with the advocacy group Evergreen Action and held several leadership roles in environmental education. Lucas has a Masters of Environmental Science and Management from UCSB’s Bren School and a B.A. in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of San Diego.

Carrie is the Deputy Director at The 2035 Initiative where she manages a wide range of climate policy projects. Prior to joining the Initiative, Carrie worked in Operations and People Team roles at the Boston Consulting Group where she enhanced internal processes and increased engagement with green initiatives. Carrie holds an MPA degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a B.S. in Biology from UCLA.

Christin is the Communications & Outreach Coordinator for The 2035 Initiative and is responsible for overseeing the Initiative's public-facing policy and research outputs, manages media relations for the Initiative, and coordinates with external partners and stakeholders. Additionally, she provides production support for the podcast A Matter of Degrees. Christin has a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Management and a B.A. in Biology from UCSB.

Eleanor is the Senior Energy Analyst at the 2035 Initiative where she collaborates with faculty, staff, and students on climate policy research. She leverages skills in data analysis and modeling to inform technically-sound policy recommendations. Previously, Eleanor worked at a zero-emission transportation nonprofit, modeling energy requirements for battery-electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Eleanor holds a Master's in Environmental Science and Management from UCSB and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Georgia Tech.

Emma is a Research Associate at The 2035 Initiative. She collaborates closely with UCSB faculty and staff, leveraging intricate data sets to inform climate and energy policies. Utilizing a range of tools, from survey design to data visualization, Emma addresses an array of climate and energy challenges on both local and global scales. Emma holds a degree in Political Science from UCSB with a minor in Statistics.

Dash is a Research Assistant at The 2035 Initiative. He supports faculty research on the relationship between party identification and positions on climate change, the carbon offsets market, and the development of policy materials. Dash is a second-year undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s in both Political Science and Statistics and Data Science from UCSB's College of Letters of Science.

Liana is a Media and Design Assistant at The 2035 Initiative. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Art at UCSB. After completing her undergraduate education, she is looking to enter the creative industry with her experience in visual design. Liana works with the 2035 Initiative staff to establish and implement branding guidelines alongside revamping existing visual assets.

Anusha is a Research Assistant at The 2035 Initiative. Her work supports background research for the podcast A Matter of Degrees. She is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a double major in Environmental Studies and Sociology. With a passion for environmental justice, Anusha aims to pursue a career in environmental law and policy.