Cai, Yingying
Having grown up in a rural area, I developed an appreciation for the natural beauty and simplicity that it embodies…
Mills-Coyne, Rachel
I enjoy CEQA for its many coexisting paradoxes. Within the larger field of urban planning, CEQA is both a niche…
Parker, Mike
CEQA is my jam! As a person who is easily bored, I love that CEQA presents me with a smorgasbord…
Grady, Amber
I discovered my interest in historic buildings during a history class at CSU Chico while pursuing my undergraduate degree. This…
Brownlow, Greta
In my career in environmental planning, I’ve mostly been a CEQA practitioner—working on projects large and small, from high-speed rail…
de Kok, Erik
I can trace my career in planning back to my obsession with maps, international traveling, and being outdoors often as…
Evert, Tristan
What started as a love for the outdoors and nature translated into a career based on protecting the environment. Witnessing…
Coatsworth, Sydney
It’s all about the people. Whether I’m collaborating with coworkers, engaging with colleagues, or building lasting connections with clients, the…
Enslow, Suzanne
The smell of a campfire. The shadow of leaves on the tent in the morning. The freedom and peace of…
Merk, Jim
Sometimes I feel like a gardener pruning an overgrown plant or a detective trying to solve a mystery and make…
Hansel, Nanette
I am a principal, project manager, and office director for Ascent's Lake Tahoe office who seeks to build high-performing teams…
Jones, Tanya
At Ascent, I get to wear many hats and work with many different groups. What I love about my job…
