Emily (she/her) came to Sonoma County from her hometown of San Jose to attend Sonoma State University, from which she graduated in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environment, and Planning with an emphasis in environmental systems. She participated in a land management internship through Sonoma State to develop skills in understanding and managing public and private land through both ecological and cultural lenses for the future, which is where she developed an interest in land stewardship. She has also spent the past season as a Sonoma County regional park aide, helping to maintain park lands and learning to connect the community with the beauty in their backyard. With a lifelong love of nature, living in Sonoma County fostered an even deeper appreciation for the natural world, allowing her to indulge in some of her favorite hobbies including hiking, paddleboarding, swimming, and identifying plants and animals big and small. She is excited to be a California Climate Action Corps fellow on the Conservation Works team for the 25/26 term, to support climate education, health, and resilience in the place she has grown to love and call home.

Jessica Dalton (she/her) is joining Conservation Works as a California Climate Action Corps fellow for the 2025-2026 year. Having been camping and traveling since she was young, she developed an early appreciation for the outdoors, national parks and the importance of preserving natural ecosystems. Impassioned by her AP Environmental Science class in high school and her concerns with the growing climate crisis, she pursued a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara with a concentration on ecology, wildlife, and habitat restoration. She gained experience in restoration through her coursework, internships and volunteer work. Through an internship with Your Children’s Trees, she educated youth on the benefits of urban greening through education events as well as mobilizing volunteers in tree plantings and invasive species removal. After graduating, she began a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and interned with EARTHDAY.org, where she assisted the organization with producing online reports and articles for the general public. She is very excited to assist with Conservation Works’ projects and apply her knowledge to strengthen the ecosystems and communities across Sonoma County. 

Brianna (she/her) was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and is joining Conservation Works as a 25/26 California Climate Action Corps Fellow. She is excited to bring her passion for conservation and community engagement to the North Bay. Her love for the environment began in childhood during summers spent in Sequoia National Park, where she developed a deep appreciation for nature’s beauty and a curiosity about the ecosystems around her. This connection inspired her to pursue a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she focused on ecology and environmental justice, sparking a strong interest in equity and community-based work.

During her fellowship, Brianna looks forward to bridging hands-on fieldwork with public education and outreach, helping residents take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future.

Outside of her fellowship, Brianna enjoys exploring California’s natural spaces, running, and discovering local coffee shops. She is eager to collaborate with a dedicated team and help strengthen community climate resilience across Sonoma County and beyond.

With a Master’s in Interactive Media and a Bachelor’s in Human Services, a propensity for travel and volunteerism, and a love for community and the natural world, it makes sense that Hana arrived at Conservation Works as a California Climate Action Corps Fellow!
Hana uses creativity as a tool for building meaningful connections and conversations, whether that’s directing a documentary about Title IX in college athletics, photographing for her freelance business, or building programs that foster participation and action in communities all the way from the Dominican Republic to Northern California.

Most recently, Hana worked with Petaluma Bounty, a farm-based community food security project. She managed gleaning events at farmers markets and backyard gardens, and supported the launch of an innovative disaster preparedness strategy. Petaluma Bounty plays a key role in the Community-Based Food Network and the North Coast Emergency Food System Partnership, which build resilience across six counties. Hana also designed media for the Sonoma County Food Recovery Coalition, a group fighting food waste by redirecting surplus food to people in need.

Since stepping into environmental work, Hana has been energized by the people she’s met and the momentum of the movement. She is eager to begin work as an Environmental Outreach and Communications Fellow, where she will mobilize volunteers, lead stewardship education programs, and strengthen community engagement throughout the Russian River region.