Staff

  • Crystal Bernard

    Crystal Bernard

    Crystal Bernard (she/her) is the State Initiatives Associate at Just Solutions, where she leads and supports efforts to advance equitable climate policies at the state and national levels. Crystal brings […]

  • Brandon Dawson

    Brandon Dawson

    Brandon Dawson (he/they), develops and leads Just Solutions’ strategy and program to support and resource BIPOC and frontline communities in their fights against the climate crisis at the state and […]

  • Audrey Roderick

    Audrey Roderick

    Audrey Roderick (she/her), Senior Director of Finance and Operations, is responsible for creating culturally aligned systems and operational procedures to build an impactful and sustainable future for Just Solutions. She […]

  • Jennifer Moon, Ph.D.

    Jennifer Moon, Ph.D.

    Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in social services and public health, serving as a researcher, analyst, program manager, and communicator. Her experience includes serving as a Public Welfare […]

  • Idalmis Vaquero

    Idalmis Vaquero

    Idalmis Vaquero (she/her) is a Senior Policy Analyst located in Los Angeles. Her interest in policy and law stems from her personal experience growing up in Boyle Heights, a community […]

  • Deepika Kandula

    Deepika Kandula

    Deepika Kandula (she/her), Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness, is responsible for enhancing the organization’s overall performance and efficiency. She plays a lead role in providing organizational-wide management and institutionalization of […]

  • Aiko Schaefer

    Aiko Schaefer

    Aiko (she/her) provides overall direction to the Just Solutions Collective. She has nearly 30 years of experience working on public policy issues and campaigns around the US on poverty, inequality, […]

  • Cristina Muñoz De La Torre, Ph.D.

    Cristina Muñoz De La Torre, Ph.D.

    Dr. Cristina Muñoz De La Torre (she/her) develops research and policy analysis and program evaluation around climate and environmental justice with a specialization in disaster resilience and equity. She connects […]

  • Sonia Marroquin

    Sonia Marroquin

    Sonia Marroquin (she/her/hers) plays a role in supporting Just Solutions’ talent and culture management programs aimed at advancing the organization’s growth and initiatives that foster a healthy, positive and collaborative workplace. Sonia […]

  • Zully Juarez, MURP.

    Zully Juarez, MURP.

    Zully Juarez (she/her/hers), works to identify, research, and analyze existing environmental policies, practices, procedures, and laws. Zully has over a decade of extensive experience working on various environmental, public health, […]