Elinor’s background is in environmental politics, sociology, and Catholic social teaching. Her interest in environmental justice took root in 2015, when she first read Pope Francis’s encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home”, which opened her eyes to the possibilities of a different economic system, one…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? I like how Rising Sun offers opportunities to others and how Rising Sun is not only aiming for a better world to live in, but also for individuals’ worlds to be better. What do you love about…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? I appreciate that Rising Sun is at the intersection of building economic equity through high-road careers, while also addressing environmental justice and climate resiliency. I believe this work is critical for this moment. What do you love…

Valeria has been with Rising Sun since 2021 in various roles, from Summer Program Manager to Appliance Program Manager, to now managing Outreach in the Northern Central Valley. She enjoys “boots-on-the-ground” work that allows her to collaborate directly with the community. She received her B.A. in business administration…

Throughout Omara’s career, she has promoted services through education and community awareness. She has applied her abilities in organizing, advocating, and research as a detailed-oriented person. She joined Rising Sun in 2022 and is a core member of the Opportunity Build team. “What is exciting is that I…

Prior to joining Rising Sun, Alex worked for the federal government in San Francisco, facilitating a C-suite fellowship program and supporting environmental sustainability efforts at a national park site. She holds a B.A. in economics with a secondary in environmental science and public policy from Harvard College.  “I…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? I’ve always admired the holistic approach Rising Sun brings to the fight for a sustainable, resilient future. Rising Sun’s work shows that climate justice and economic justice are not mutually exclusive. Getting to work at that intersection…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? I appreciate Rising Sun’s ability to impact all across the Bay Area for clients in our communities, participants and trainees in our programs while also uplifting and teaching our own staff; I love that the work that…

What is it about Rising Sun’s mission and vision that resonates with you? Rising Sun’s mission and vision gives me a very real sense of accomplishment and joy. Knowing that my work is creating opportunities and avenues in which individuals can empower themselves and create the change they want to…

Rachel first encountered Rising Sun in high school, when she joined Climate Careers as an Energy Specialist. She has since grown with the organization, joining as a full-time staff member in 2017 and working her way into her current role. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Studies and…