Sophie Pesek is a PhD student in the Energy and Resources Group (ERG) at UC Berkeley. She is interested in using causal inference and remote sensing techniques to support vulnerable communities in adapting to climate change.
Before joining ERG, Sophie was a research analyst at the think tank Resources for the Future in Washington, DC, where her work focused on community adaptation to coastal flooding, extreme weather events, and energy transition. She has also worked as a data analyst for a low-cost water sensor startup. Driven by a passion for global equity and environmental justice, she has contributed to community initiatives addressing water access in Tanzania, coastal resilience in Suriname, and waste treatment in Ghana.
Sophie graduated from Harvard University in 2020 with a BA in Environmental Science and Engineering and hopes to bring a solutions-oriented approach to designing equitable climate policy. She enjoys trail running, sailing, and reading sci-fi in her free time.
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