Our Staff

Our Team

Matt Abularach-Macias

Deputy Campaign Director

Originally focused in San Bernardino and Riverside, Matt has expanded to also work on our statewide organizing efforts. In this role, Matt has been able to build partnerships and amplify community concerns about the impacts of climate change, the local benefits from investments in clean energy, and the critical need to conserve and protect our environment. Outside of EnviroVoters Ed Fund, he chairs the Board of the Inland Region Equality Network an Inland Empire based LGBTQ Advocacy and Education Org. His work with EnviroVoters Ed Fund and IREN is an extension of his previous organizing on educational access, LGBT rights, and anti-racism issues. He got his start working on Pete Aguilar’s successful congressional campaign. Prior, Matt graduated from UCLA with a degree in Chicana/o Studies. Contact Matt at: mattam@envirovoters.org.

Yolanda Aguilar Candelario

Youth Organizing Associate

In her work, Yolanda leads the Ambassador Program where she supports the empowerment of young leaders to champion in organizing and political power among key climate crisis issues. Yolanda graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Master in Public Policy with a research focus on youth civic engagement throughout the Inland Empire. She previously worked with The Outreach Team where she worked on quality control metrics to ensure equity across voter registration and voter contact on the ground in the state of Pennsylvania. In addition, Yolanda served as an intern with County of Riverside and a Fellow with the Western Riverside Council of Governments where she worked closely with their Government Affairs team to support internship/fellowship programs equipped for our future leaders. Yolanda’s goal is to mobilize young people, especially BIPOC. In her free time, Yolanda enjoys trying new coffee shops, spending time with her adorable nephews and nieces, and learning ways to get involved in her community. Contact Yolanda at: yolanda@envirovoters.org.

Blake Ballard

Philanthropy Associate

In this role, Blake is responsible for fundraising administration, data management and event coordination. Blake has previously worked as an Organizing Fellow with People for the American Way and Business Development Representative at EveryAction/NGPVAN where he assisted various nonprofits and campaigns with database management and fundraising strategies. He is originally from Boulder, Colorado and graduated Pepperdine University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Contact Blake at blake@envirovoters.org.

Veda Banerjee

Communications Director

Veda manages overall communications and marketing strategy, thought leadership, press relations, and digital marketing at EnviroVoters Ed Fund that impact bold climate policy. She has extensive experience in corporate communications, public-private partnerships, online marketing, and the ability to forge productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and build community. Prior to joining EnviroVoters, she worked at San Francisco Goodwill and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy managing media, digital marketing, and social media strategy. She has a graduate degree in journalism, public relations, and marketing, and been an invited speaker at SXSW, NTEN (Nonprofit Technology), and PR News Big 4 conferences. Contact Veda at veda@envirovoters.org.

Kim Beavers

Membership Outreach Representative

Kim has worked at EnviroVoters since 2012, phone canvassing and emailing members for updates, renewals, and special gifts. Prior to working in the non-profit world, she was a news reporter (both print and radio). She studied social work at Morgan State in Baltimore, and is originally from Atlanta. In her spare time, she moonlights as an event photographer and cat sitter, and enjoys cuddling with her own cat, Moe Barry Jones. Contact Kim at: kim@envirovoters.org.

Janet Cambra

Membership Representative

Janet has been calling for California Environmental Voters, formerly California League of Conservation Voters, since 1998. Janet has worked with many national nonprofits and was also previously a bookkeeper. She enjoys cooking and museums. Contact Janet at: janet@envirovoters.org.

Chris Ceguerra

Digital Media Intern

Chris curates creative assets and assists in the layout, editing, and designing of digital content. Chris is a Media Studies major at the University of California, Berkeley researching digital storytelling practices and the representation of bodies in media. Before joining EnviroVoters, Chris was a student journalist who reported on inequities and culture. He recently covered food insecurity in San Mateo County as a Journalism Fellow at the California Humanities. In addition, Chris co-founded an environmental and sustainability podcast under Skyline College. He also received several Feature Writing and Infographics awards from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) State Awards. When Chris doesn’t need to be creative, he surrenders himself to pop culture, internet memes, and pandas. Contact Chris at: chris@envirovoters.org.

Tammy Chan

Finance Director

Tammy has a multidisciplinary background, including over 13 years in Finance and Informational Technology. Her passion is in making a difference by building out the operational foundation, business processes and systems for nonprofits to grow and become financially sustainable. She transitioned from the private sector and co-founded a nonprofit, Conversations for Good, that provides opportunities for ordinary people to help students and job seekers to share about their careers and provide mentorship. She holds a bachelor of science degree in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and volunteering. Contact Tammy at: tammy@envirovoters.org.

Mary Creasman

Chief Executive Officer

Since taking over as CEO in 2018, Mary has focused the organization on building power to solve the climate crisis, advancing climate justice, and creating the global roadmap for action. Under her leadership, EnviroVoters and EnviroVoters Ed Fund have more than doubled in size to expand organizing efforts across the state. EnviroVoters led efforts in 2020 to expand mail ballots to every voter, protect in-person and drop box polling options, and lower the voting age. Prior to EnviroVoters Ed Fund, Mary served as the California Director of Government Affairs for The Trust for Public Land where she led the effort to pass the largest parks tax measure in the nation, spearheaded the state’s biggest single investment in underserved communities in California’s history, and created an urban greening program marking the first time green infrastructure was included in California’s climate policy. Mary has a long and successful track record of leading campaigns and initiatives at regional, statewide, and national levels as the Chief Strategy Officer of Green For All, the Associate Director of the Partnership for Children and Youth, and the Political and Organizing Director of the AFL-CIO Labor Council in Silicon Valley. She has advised organizations across the country as an organizational development and effectiveness consultant. Mary has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The Hill, Politico, the Sacramento Bee, San Francisco Chronicle, and more.

Andrew Escamilla

Regional Coordinator for the Central Valley

Andrew supports EnviroVoters Ed Fund’s Organizing work in Fresno and other parts of the Central Valley. Originally focused on building equity and organizing students and families in California K-12 schools, Andrew continues to organize marginalized communities, ensuring their voices are centered and uplifted in the climate crisis movement. Andrew in his role as the Regional Coordinator for the Central Valley helps shape the public narrative, educate lawmakers, cultivate environmental and environmental justice leaders, drive policy change, and expand regional partnerships and action in the Central Valley. He graduated from Fresno State University with an M.A. in Education with the option in Higher Education Leadership. He is passionate about higher education access and equity for all, making sure front line communities are at the forefront of solutions when it comes to climate change, and the solutions put forth. When not working, you can find him enjoying the outdoors, family time, supporting his partner Mayra, and enjoying their little pupper, Appa. Contact Andrew at: andrew@envirovoters.org.

Charlotte Fall

Grant Writer

In this role, Charlotte supports the management of our grants portfolio by developing proposals and reports to secure funding for our programs. She is passionate about creating lasting change for our future generations by advancing an inclusive environmental movement. Prior to joining EnviroVoters, Charlotte participated in AmeriCorps’ American Conservation Experience in Arizona, worked at the Environmental League of Massachusetts’ with the development team, and at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center with the residential clean energy team. Charlotte graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Human Services and International Affairs. In her free time, she can be found outdoors hiking, camping, reading at the beach, and traveling. Contact Charlotte at: charlotte@envirovoters.org.

Ainslie Faust

Administrative Assistant

Ainslie has many years experience in the yoga world where she served as Executive Administrator at USA Yoga Federation, a nonprofit that organized and promoted yoga as a sport. A life-long learner, Ainslie used a feminist methodology in her PhD dissertation, focusing on the need for a feminist cosmology in the genesis of female artists. Living in Los Angeles, Ainslie loves combining astrology with activism, reading mysteries and literary fiction, and practicing meditation and yoga. Contact Ainslie at: ainslie@envirovoters.org.

Danielle Graham

Executive Assistant

Danielle Graham is a seasoned Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience in this field. She is known for her capability to supply high-quality work products, exceptional communication skills, and ability to support C-Suite Executives. Her earlier experience as Executive Assistant at FirstService Residential and HR Administrator Specialist at Crystal Stairs Inc have prepared her for this role at EnviroVoters. In her current position, Danielle works closely with the Managing Director to supply comprehensive support to the CEO. Danielle’s inspiration is her son Nolan. She also enjoys spending time with family, listening to music, traveling, and outdoor activities. Contact Danielle at: danielle@envirovoters.org.

Erika Guzman Cornejo

Press Associate

Erika is a first-generation Salvadoran immigrant raised in Los Angeles who has spent their professional career working towards immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and anti-racist children’s advocacy; Erika is thrilled to promote equity for these communities through environmental justice. She graduated from UCLA Law School with a Master of Legal Studies and a specialization in Public Interest. In her spare time, Erika enjoys hanging out with cats and lifting weights. Contact Erika at: erika@envirovoters.org.

Tami Harmon

Human Resources Generalist

Tami brings over 15 years of diverse human resources and benefits administration experience to the team. Her areas of subject matter include benefit administration, payroll, employee relations, HR compliance, policy, and handbook development. Contact Tami at: tami@envirovoters.org.

Cayman Hunter

Development Manager

Cayman is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors and prospects to make gifts at a four (4) to six (6) figure level. She brings experience in leadership, direction, and expertise in building internal and external strategic partnerships and collaboration. Growing up in Los Angeles and seeing the structural issues that face people of color, she is passionate about creating a better environment and standard of living for all. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and wholeheartedly believes that through teamwork and passion, we can all contribute to making the world a more equitable place. Contact Cayman at: cayman@envirovoters.org.

Oliver Ignacio

Social Media Manager

Oliver oversees all of EnviroVoters’ social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok). Upon graduating from UC Berkeley with an undergraduate degree in Society and Environment, Oliver launched his career in social media management for non-profits in the Bay Area. Oliver has managed social media campaigns and platforms focused on public health issues such as COVID-19 vaccination, health equity for California’s most vulnerable population, and extreme heat within the Central Valley. He is passionate about communications in public and environmental health as it affects disenfranchised communities, particularly within the Central Valley and the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. His favorite social media platform is TikTok or BeReal and prefers Instagram Stories over Feed posts! Oliver is a huge fan of RnB/Soul music, a music festival connoisseur, loves to play tennis and gym, and last but certainly not least a dog dad! Contact Oliver at oliver@envirovoters.org

Fatima Iqbal-Zubair

Legislative Affairs Manager

In this role, Fatima works with our elected leaders and stakeholders in the Capitol to pass transformative climate policy that will meet the urgency of this moment. Living in a frontline community in South Los Angeles, Fatima brings with her lived experiences and intersectional advocacy in a frontline community that has struggled with the impacts of environmental racism for far too long. Her activism stemmed from her work as a high school Science teacher in Watts working in a school that has contaminated water and land. Since then, she has grown to be part of numerous local and statewide coalitions and is excited to use her experiences and focus on youth to create communities all across our state that are healthy, livable, and thriving. In her free time, she loves supporting her South LA Robotics team that she founded, crossfitting, watching her favorite TV shows, and spending time with her family, especially her 8-year son. Contact Fatima at: fatima@envirovoters.org.

Shanil Jiwani

Deputy Director, Strategic Growth

Prior to joining EnviroVoters Ed Fund, Shanil worked for the Democratic Governors Association during the 2020 election cycle. Shanil’s political fundraising experience stems from his work with Hillary for America, Center for American Progress, and the GW Annual Giving Program. In addition, Shanil volunteered to organize Muslim and Asian American and Pacific Islander voters with Ismailis Rise Up and Texas AAPIs for Biden. Shanil graduated from The George Washington University with a BA in Political Communication and a minor in Sociology. Contact Shanil at: shanil@envirovoters.org.

Jonathan Kuperberg

Email and Web Senior Manager

Jonathan has extensive experience running email programs, websites, digital strategy, and messaging for nonprofits and political campaigns. He previously worked for Jon Ossoff’s U.S. Senate campaign, at Need to Impeach, and on dozens of ballot measure campaigns in California and throughout the country. Jonathan grew up in California and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. He enjoys cooking, reading, and writing. Contact Jonathan at: jonathan@envirovoters.org.

Theresa Landis

Human Resources Generalist

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Theresa brings five years of diverse human resources experience to the team. Theresa’s areas of subject matter include recruitment, onboarding, project management, and HRIS system administration. She graduated from University of Southern California with a Master of Human Resource Management. She loves to spend time with her daughter, cook, listen to music, attend festivals, and travel. Contact Theresa at: theresa@envirovoters.org.

Annquenetta Lawrence

Administration and HR Senior Manager

Annquenetta brings with her experience in both the corporate and nonprofit worlds. Annquenetta has over 25 years of experience in providing comprehensive executive support and has particular strengths in office organization, project management, and computer proficiency. Previously, Annquenetta served as Executive Assistant to the President/CEO of Partnership for Children and Youth and was later promoted to the Administrative Manager. A native of California, Annquenetta resides in the City of Oakland with her daughter, grandson, and poodle. Contact Annquenetta at: annquenetta@envirovoters.org.

Lucas Lineback

Development Manager- Annual Giving

Lucas Lineback has worked at EnviroVoters Ed Fund since 2008. His work focuses on database administration; data management and analysis; grassroots fundraising program management, with a focus on phone canvassing, direct mail and online fundraising; coding and targeting for communications; general data support for the organization, and copyediting. Lucas grew up in Indiana and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in journalism. Outside of EnviroVoters Ed Fund, he enjoys teaching and training Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. Contact Lucas at: Lucas@envirovoters.org.

Madison Luzar

Digital Associate

Madison supports the Communications team with writing and design for Envirovoters’ website, social media, and emails. She graduated from UC Berkeley in 2022 with a degree in Molecular Environmental Biology and a minor in Global Poverty and Practice. During her undergraduate, she worked for the California Trade Justice Coalition and the Trade Justice Education Fund to organize and advocate for pressing global issues in digital trade, public health, and climate change. She was also a peer advisor for her minor program and directed a 50-person dance team. In her free time, she enjoys petting other people’s dogs at dog parks and exploring new places in California with her friends. She is also a swim instructor at the JCCSF on the weekends. Contact Madison at: madison@envirovoters.org

Sarah Lyons

Development Associate

Sarah makes sure donor info is up to date and where it should be, and helps with any questions or queries our members have. Sarah has been at EnviroVoters Ed Fund since 2011, and working in the nonprofit world since graduating from Radford University in 2005. Contact Sarah at: slyons@envirovoters.org.

Marquis Mason

Advocacy Partnership Coordinator

Marquis is a Pacific Northwesterner at heart, having grown up in Oregon and Washington most of his life. Marquis moved to California in 2022 to join EnviroVoters to ensure economic empowerment and social justice is at the heart of climate policy, hoping to bring lessons learned from his years of coalitional work. Prior to his time with EnviroVoters, Marquis worked in Tacoma Washington, to stop the expansion of corporate polluters and ensure that the second largest metro area in Washington which is the state’s economic engine invests in a low carbon economy. Marquis and allies were successful in passing one of the strongest fossil fuel bans in America, ensuring that corporate polluters were making the switch to low carbon fuels. Prior to that, Marquis was working for the Oregon League of Conservation Voters, a fellow member of the Conversation Voter Movement alongside EnviroVoters. Marquis’ background is in youth organizing, with groups like Sunrise Movement and 350.org. Marquis went to college in Bellingham Washington near the Canadian border, where he studied Population Health and Advocacy, approaching climate work from a public health and environmental justice perspective. Marquis has family all along the west coast, in Washington, Oregon, Montana, California, Nevada, and Arizona. In his free time, he loves all things nerdy, language learning (French, Spanish, and Portuguese), karaoke, staying active, playing video games, and traveling. Contact Marquis at: marquis@envirovoters.org.

Aaron McCall

Federal Advocacy Coordinator

For the first time in a decade, we have a chance to pass strong federal climate legislation; and Aaron is EnviroVoters Ed Fund’s primary climate and clean energy advocate to congressmembers and will ensure we do everything we can to meet this moment with California leading the way. Aaron got his start as a young grassroots activist based out of Orange County, California serving as the chairman of Indivisible OC 48 in California’s 48th congressional district! Aaron works actively in Orange County to advance conservation and climate action and was the 2019 OC League of Conservation Voters Activist of the Year. Before becoming an “accidental activist” Aaron was a cognitive psychology student, earning a BA in Psychology from UC Irvine, and an MSc in Psychiatric Research from King’s College London in the UK. When Aaron isn’t building power with young people as the OCYD Political Director, he is tweeting about Star Trek and Grey’s Anatomy. Contact Aaron at: aaron@envirovoters.org.

Mattea Pechter

Campaigns and Organizing Manager

Mattea works to connect grassroots energy to climate champions and build power in communities that have been historically excluded from the process of policy making and the opportunity to hold their legislators accountable. Mattea is a former Field Director working on electoral races at the local, state, and national level. She graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelors in Environmental Studies, with a focus on the social and political dynamics that have brought us where we are today. Mattea is passionate about storytelling and the arts and studying the way our culture and values are messaged to us from within that space. Contact Mattea at: mattea@envirovoters.org.

Santiago M. Rodriguez

Legislative Affairs Assistant

Santiago M. Rodriguez, the Legislative Affairs Assistant at EnviroVoters Ed Fund, is one of the first people to go through our new internship process. In this role, Santiago conducts policy research and supports the legislative staff by tracking bills, representing the organization in committee hearings, and drafting official position letters for legislation. Santiago graduated from the University of Redlands with a degree in public policy and has dedicated his career to better understanding injustice and how the legislative process can be leveraged for change. In their free time Santiago enjoys practicing new skills, meeting new people, and learning more about the world. Contact Santiago at: santiago@envirovoters.org.

Melissa Romero

Senior Legislative Manager

Melissa represents the organization in Sacramento lobbying for strong environmental policies and working with partner organizations on advancing priority legislation. Her work includes tracking and prioritizing legislation, representing EnviroVoters Ed Fund on a variety of coalitions and networks, working with state legislators and their staff, and being the organization’s voice in the Capitol. Previous to her time at EnviroVoters Ed Fund, Melissa worked with Californians Against Waste on advancing waste reduction and recycling legislation and at Cal State Long Beach, Associated Students Inc. advocating for sustainability and zero waste policies and practices on campus. Melissa’s interest in policy began with an interest in environmental sciences and developed with strong sense of urgency to address the need to shift away from fossil fuel use and other extractive industry practices. Contact Melissa at: melissa@envirovoters.org.

Jason Smith

Digital Content Producer

As EnviroVoters’ Digital Content Producer, Jason produces infographics, videos, animations, and everything in between. Since graduating from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2015, Jason has freelanced as an animator and commercial director, creating content that featured fruit, underwear, and microphones. He is beyond thrilled to finally put his visual talents to use for his greatest passion: fighting climate change and promoting green technology/legislation. Contact Jason at: jason@envirovoters.org.

Logan Smith

Communications Manager

Logan’s first forays into the world of environmental justice began with fights to protect vulnerable communities from pollution in the Santa Clarita Valley, and he’s since developed his skills as an organizer and public policy professional with more than six years of experience. In 2017, Logan helped lead the statewide effort to pass the California DISCLOSE Act, the strongest campaign finance disclosure legislation in the nation. Following that success, he joined NextGen America’s campus organizing efforts in key battleground districts to help deliver historic victories in the 2018 Congressional midterm election. In addition to his campaign background, Logan served voters in the San Fernando Valley as a field representative to the State Legislature, where his work focused on providing exceptional constituent service and communications, as well as Southern California environmental policy. Logan is an avid writer of sci-fi and weird fiction in his free time, and reportedly enjoys climbing big rocks. Contact Logan at: logan@envirovoters.org.

Gina Stovall

Senior Grants Manager

Gina works across the organization to develop a portfolio of grants, manage reporting, and compliance, and support the development of EnviroVoters Ed Fund’s programs and initiatives. Over the past decade working on climate change, Gina has become particularly cognizant of the importance of sustainable funding to power movements and finance innovative solutions. Prior to joining EnviroVoters Ed Fund, Gina worked on climate resilience planning and implementation in New York State’s Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery where she led strategic managed retreat and resilience efforts after Hurricane Sandy devastated the region. Gina also has a background in coalition building and cross-sector climate action, bringing together cities, states, academia, NGOs, and other decisionmakers to build data-driven, justice-oriented climate programs. Gina holds a Master’s from Columbia University in Climate and Society and a Bachelor’s in Geology from The City College of New York – CUNY. In her free time, she loves reading on the beach, traveling, and putting together Wysocki puzzles. Contact Gina at: gina@envirovoters.org.

Samuel Sukaton

State Advocacy Coordinator

Samuel Sukaton (he/they) is EnviroVoters’ State Advocacy Coordinator, organizing campaigns across the state for fair redistricting, climate investments in state and local government, and building California’s political will for systems change (not climate change!) Sam returned to EnviroVoters after campaigning with PICO California and the Million Voters Project in the 2020 election, and working Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Previously, he worked with EnviroVoters on safe drinking water, the Sierra Club on fracking bans, and Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes’ 2016 campaign. He sits on the board of the Inland Empire League of Environmental Justice Voters, a partner to EnviroVoters’ work in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in San Bernardino, Sam holds a B.A. in history from UCLA. Off the clock, Sam writes, plays saxophone, sings, and dances. Contact Samuel at: samuel@envirovoters.org.

Kristina von Hoffmann

Managing Director

Kristina partners closely with CEO Mary Creasman to chart and implement EnviroVoters’s strategic response to organizational opportunities and challenges. Her responsibilities center around fostering deep engagement, learning, collaboration, and planning opportunities with staff and board members as the frontline point of contact for day-to-day operations. In this capacity, Kristina provides direct oversight of administration and human resources, finance, information technology, and organizational development, while centering racial justice and equity across the work of the organization. Prior to EnviroVoters, KvH served as the Senior Operations Director at Climate Resolve, implementing the strategic vision of the organization in support of the Executive Director and Board, while tripling the organization’s operational, financial, and programmatic impact. A holistic health advocate, Kristina has also maintained a private yoga instruction practice for the past 10+ years primarily serving elders and corporate teams. She imbues this experience into her work as a professional leader, seeking to create a welcoming, inclusive, and transformative workplace for all staff and associates. KvH graduated from Scripps College with a Dual BA in Environmental Policy and French Language. She is a devotee of hip hop, deep house, and dance, finds inspiration in the works of Toni Morrison and Neil Gaiman, and serves as the Board President of the Venice Heritage Foundation where she is actively working to open the first-ever museum for her internationally renowned hometown of Venice, California. Contact Kristina at: kristina@envirovoters.org.

Mike Young

Political and Organizing Director

Mike Young is EnviroVoters’ Political and Organizing Director. He has nearly two decades of experience working on electoral campaigns and organizing with key political and grassroots community partners to build strategic relationships that have helped both identify and support environmental leaders, as well as hold legislators accountable to their community’s concerns. Mike is a founding board member of the non-profits LA Forward and Black Women for Wellness Action Project. He’s a graduate of Pepperdine University where he earned B.A.s in Political Science and Philosophy, as well as an Undergraduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Contact Mike at: mike@envirovoters.org.

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