Alondra Ureña, a queer, first-generation college graduate from UCLA with a Degree in Earth & Environmental Sciences, is passionate about climate justice and academic equity. She served for two years as an AmeriCorps member to close the education gap for BIPOC students, through instruction and mentorship. Motivated to mitigate the consequences of climate change, preserve our planet, and enhance economic and academic opportunities for low-income populations, Alondra aspires to pursue a career in public policy to advance clean energy initiatives. She enjoys picnics at the beach, reading, and working out in her free time.