Marian Miner Cook
Athenaeum

This discussion will feature Todd Sax, Assistant Division Chief of the Mobile Source Laboratory Division at the California Air Resources Board; Sara Guiltinan, Pacific Regional Tribal Liaison at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement; and Patrick Atwater, Innovation Program Manager at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Together, they will provide insights into the role of government agencies in shaping environmental policy, advancing sustainable technologies, and fostering collaboration between public institutions and communities.

Speakers will address key challenges and opportunities in areas such as clean energy, emissions reduction, water conservation, and environmental stewardship, offering students a valuable perspective on careers in the public sector. By engaging with experts who are driving change in government and regulatory agencies, students will gain a deeper understanding of how policy and innovation intersect to create a more sustainable future and explore potential career paths in environmental leadership.