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RACHEL A. HERTOG
WORK EXPERIENCE
Science and Math Teacher, Tilden Preparatory Academy, Albany, CA 2017-present
• Courses taught: Life Science (7th grade), Physical Science (8th grade), Sciences of the Earth, Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Geometry, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Math I, II and III • Designed and tested curriculum, assessment tools, and labs for Sciences of the Earth, Biology, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Environmental Science
• Created evaluation material and trained co-teachers in life and earth science courses in project-based learning implementation and assessment
• Collaborated with teachers across campuses to develop online curriculum and tools, including labs, during the shift to online education during COVID-19 shelter-in-place, spring 2019-fall 2021 Associate Editor, PLOS ONE, San Francisco, CA
2015-2017
• Assessed new submissions and guided manuscripts through the review process • Oversaw decisions from editorial board
• Provided support and training to external Academic Editors • Developed editorial policies and processes
• Represented PLOS ONE at scientific meetings
NSF GK-12 Fellow, CAMEOS Program, Bodega Marine Laboratory and Mill Valley Middle School 2013-2014
• Developed and implemented guided and open inquiry educational modules for two seventh grade science classes at Mill Valley Middle School
• Supervised 14 small-group, year-long independent research projects related to the marine environment and organisms found in San Francisco Bay
• Planned and facilitated a three-day culminating symposium for all students participating in the CAMEOS program • Collected and analyzed data on student experience and program effectiveness for reports to funding agencies Associate Instructor, Department of Geology, University of California, Davis. 2011-2013
• Course taught: History of Life (two summer sessions each summer).
Teaching Assistant, Department of Geology, University of California, Davis 2009-2013
• Courses taught: The Earth (three quarters), History of Life (three quarters), Evolution (three quarters), The Solar System (one quarter) and Paleobiology (two quarters)
• Designed, prepared and taught lab meetings and discussion sections for undergraduates, both majors and nonmajors. • Wrote and graded lab practicals, written exams, and essay prompts. Held weekly office hours. • Developed and tested new lab curriculum
• Curated department fossil resources, including developing and maintaining an electronic database of department fossil collections for education and research use
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Graduate Student Researcher Fellow, Teacher Institute for Science and Sustainability, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA
2008-2009
• Developed and tested curriculum for a professional development program for elementary and middle school teachers
Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA 2006-2009
• Course taught: Introductory Biology II
• Designed, prepared and taught weekly lab for undergraduate science majors Research Assistant, Roopnarine Lab, California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA. 2005-2009
• Created and maintained digital databases of organisms for trophic network analysis • Utilized museum collections to identify and describe marine mollusks • Collaborated with museum interns and media staff to produce educational materials for museum exhibits and online newsletters
• Produced visualizations of scientific data for conference presentation and scientific publication • Presented research at national and regional conferences • Participated in the writing and preparation of manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals Microscopy Lab Technician and Scientific Illustrator, San Francisco State University. 2007-2009
• Established protocols for production of images using digital darkroom technology • Collaborated with department researchers to produce illustrations for publication • Created and maintained analog and digital archives of images produced by the lab • Maintained optical and scanning electron microscopes for department use Public Programs Coordinator, Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA 2004-2008
• Coordinated and facilitated both re-occurring and one-time public programs, including hands-on workshops, lectures, films, and public forums.
• Moderated community conversations about ethics and nanotechnology as part of the Nanoscape project • Supervised volunteers and interacted with guests at the monthly Physics of Toys programming
EDUCATION
Ph.D, Geology, concentration in Paleobiology. UC Davis, ABD Dissertation Title: “Spatial and temporal variation in host-parasite interactions from the Pliocene to the Recent: ecological and evolutionary implications”
Master of Science, Ecology and Systematic Biology, SFSU, San Francisco. 2009 Thesis Title: “Structure and Dynamics of Marine Paleocommunities in the Late Miocene Dominican Republic” Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology and Limnology, SFSU, San Francisco. 2005 Hertog: 2 of 2
ROBERT PRINZ
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Experience
Advocacy Director, Bike East Bay; Oakland, CA — 2022-present • Oversaw Bike East Bay’s infrastructure, policy, and planning advocacy work throughout more than 33 cities and jurisdictions around Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
• Secured foundation funding to initiate Bike East Bay’s “Green Mobility Ambassador” program, training grassroots organizers in support of sustainable and accessible transportation in West Berkeley
Education Director, Bike East Bay; Oakland, CA — 2012-2022 • Facilitated grant-funded adult, youth and family bicycle education courses in English, Spanish, and Cantonese in over 30 cities throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
• Expanded Bike East Bay’s education program up to 150 classes reaching 5,200 attendees annually; increased program instructor base to over two dozen League Certified Instructors (LCIs)
• Developed new course presentations, promotional materials, program facilitation and metrics tracking tools, participant surveys, and website content • Contributed to successful grant applications, expanding funding for free bicycle education programming across the East Bay
• Worked with the California Bicycle Coalition to draft and pass the state’s 3-Feet Passing law in 2014 and Bicycle Traffic School law in 2015 • Coordinated with city staff to update Oakland’s bicycle registration ordinance in 2016, and develop Oakland’s first Neighborhood Bike Route Implementation Guide in 2021
Class Instructor, Bike East Bay; Berkeley, CA — 2011-Present • Led bicycle education classroom and on-the-bike sessions based on the League of American Bicyclists’ “Smart Cycling” curriculum
Online Media Intern, Streetsblog SF; San Francisco, CA — 2011–2012 • Contributed daily news headlines post, and weekly post highlighting local sustainable transportation events; Wrote articles related to local transportation news, community meetings and infrastructure development Education
UC Berkeley Extension — Program in Sustainability and Transportation, 2011 League of American Bicyclists — League Cycling Instructor certification, 2011 Michigan State University — Interdisciplinary Humanities, 1997-2002 Related Experience
Mayoral appointee, Oakland Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission, 2009-2018; “Let’s Bike Oakland” bike plan update Community Advisory Committee member, 2018-19; Emeryville Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Chair, 2010-2011
Matthew Solomon
EXPERIENCE ____ ___________________________________________________________________ Climate Policy Initiative San Francisco, CA
Climate Finance Analyst March 2020-present
• Analyze financial instruments focused on international development and climate change, including financial modelling, qualitative research and report writing, and stakeholder management Cornerstone Research San Francisco, CA
Analyst August 2015–June 2017
Senior Analyst July 2017–June 2018
Research Associate July 2018–March 2020
• Support expert witnesses in corporate litigation cases across a wide variety of industries and practice areas, primarily focusing on antitrust and healthcare
• Write and implement SQL, SAS, R, and Stata build methodology and analysis code for datasets of >500 million observations
• Delegate workflow, review deliverables, and present to partners, expert witnesses, and attorney clients Analyst Recruiting Head, San Francisco Office 2017, 2018 • Recruited, interviewed, and extended offers to dozens of analyst candidates • Developed recruiting strategy for San Francisco office to increase efficiency and diversity, including presentations to senior management and CEO
• Partnered with senior management to identify cause of analyst retention issues and design structural and cultural changes in response
Glen Weyl, Assistant Professor in Economics, University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Research Assistant June 2013–March 2015
• Project aimed to establish link between authors’ career experiences and positive or normative research results • Managed a team of 17 research assistants to collect and document data New York City Council New York, NY
Intern Summer 2012
• Organized day-to-day operations and communications for original local senior community food program United States House of Representatives, District Office New York, NY Correspondence Intern Summer 2012
• Composed official written correspondence for individuals and local, state, and federal organizations
EDUCATION
University of Chicago Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts with General Honors in Economics and Public Policy June 2015 • Cumulative GPA: 3.74/4.0, Dean’s List all four years
• Relevant coursework: Honors Intermediate Economic sequence, econometrics, Environmental Law
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Technical skills: Microsoft Excel; SQL; R: dplyr, tidyr, ggplot2 (beginner); SAS; Stata (beginner) Interests: rock climbing; science-fiction, fantasy, and graphic novels; politics; sports strategy and analytics Volunteer: phone banking during the 2018 midterms; beach cleanup events in the Bay Area