Hilary Ego

Experience

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  Southern Nevada Water Authority

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Climate Change and Water Resources Research Intern

  Research assistant for the Climate Change Policy Analyst at the Southern Nevada Water Authority focusing on climate change impacts on water supply and quality for Southern Nevada.

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  University of Nevada Las Vegas

  Aug 2013 - May 2015

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Assisted in grant funded research on community sustainability projects focused on urban sustainability, climate change, water resources, and domestic water use through partnerships with the City of Henderson, the City of Las Vegas, and Southern Nevada Water Authority.

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  Southern Nevada Water Authority

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Water Quality Intern

  Worked with the Water Quality team in the field by collecting water samples, monitoring data, and assisting with water treatment operations and planning efforts.

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  San Mateo County Community College District

  Oct 2015 - Jun 2018

  Utility and Sustainability Specialist

  Coordinated and communicated District-wide sustainability initiatives, including: energy, water, waste management, sustainable transportation, climate change emissions, purchasing, design and construction, and curriculum integration.Organized and analyzed utility data to benchmark, monitor, and identify opportunities for efficiency within the Facilities Planning, Maintenance, and Operations Department.Collaborated with key players and departments to integrate sustainability into the inner workings of the organization.Reported internal cost savings to key players and identified opportunities to expand sustainability opportunities.Created and administered education, awareness and outreach sustainability programs and efforts. Authored the Water Efficiency Program, Zero Waste Program, and Sustainability Plan Update.Communicated sustainability initiatives with external community partners and internal employees.Explore partnership with nonprofits, resource providers, utility providers and local government agencies.Established and maintained positive relationships with organizational and community stakeholders.Oversaw, advised, and mentored student interns providing sustainability program and project support.Represented and presented sustainability programs and projects at national, state, and local meetings and conferences. Show less

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  Recology

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  Waste Zero Coordinator

  Educate and empower San Francisco businesses and residents on recycle and compost programs.Represent Recology within the community during presentations, tabling, networking, and facility tours.Contract management for waste services.Manage and coordinate community parade logistics and participation.Increase landfill diversion for commercial, apartment, and residential customers.Analyze data for qualitative and quantitative analysis and reports.

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  City of La Mesa, CA

  Aug 2020 - now

  Environmental Sustainability Manager

  Serve as the Climate Action Plan administrator. Recommend, develop, and implement system-wide strategies to achieve the City's environmental sustainability goals; develop policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for the Climate Action Plan.Develop and lead environmental program-based projects and work plans that require cross functional engagement with key staff across the organization, and with external stakeholders, such as Community Choice Aggregation, Urban Forestry Management Plan, and DIY Energy Saving & Sustainability Toolkit, Organics Recycling Rollout, EV infrastructure expansion, and Energy Efficiency projects.Manage consultant contracts for complex projects including: municipal facilities energy audit and design/build projects with an Energy Services Company (ESCO), comprehensive Climate Action Plan update, Urban Forest Management Plan, SB 1383 statutory requirements, and community outreach programs. Serve as environmental liaison to the public, other City departments, utilities, regional organizations, community based organizations (CBOs), government agencies, and businesses.Manage and supervise staff working full-time on CAP implementation & student interns.Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with La Mesa residents, businesses, and diverse community groups.Strategize and implement all aspects of CAP related public engagement with events, workshops, & social media.Write City Council staff reports and provide presentations at City Commissions and City Council related to CAP progress.Lead the City’s Environmental Sustainability Commission, preparing agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes.Prepare and administer budgets and expenditure reports and prepare requisitions for CAP projects and programs.Represent La Mesa on the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative Advisor Board and previously served as Chair. Show less