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2025 Fellows Climate Action Showcase

Green Corridors: A Guide to Sustainable Transportation
By Andrea Solis Olguin
Andrea is creating a community fact sheet to promote tree planting and safe active transportation routes in Fairfield, aiming to reduce emissions, improve public health, and empower residents—especially youth—with better, greener mobility options.

Climate in Context: An Application for Integrated, Localized Climate Data
By Andrew Perez
Andrew is designing a user-friendly app that helps to communicate complex climate data and provide opportunities for local residents to get involved in mitigation and adaptation activities in Fairfield and Suisun - linking residents, government, and local CBOs.

Greener Cities, Safer Shores: Building Climate-Resilient Communities
By Ayushi Akhani
Ayushi is advocating for urban greenspaces and resilient infrastructure to improve public health, reduce climate risks, and protect vulnerable communities from flooding and sea level rise across the Bay Area.

Parks for All: Safer, Cleaner, Healthier Green Spaces
By Bessie Lair
Bessie is working to improve local parks by addressing air quality, safety, accessibility, and community care—empowering residents to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive public spaces.

Every Drop Counts: Fighting Water Waste in Fairfield
By Bianca McBride
Bianca is raising awareness about water waste through an educational pamphlet, offering practical tips to help households conserve water and protect vulnerable communities from the growing impacts of water scarcity.

Reviving Lee Bell Park: A Vision for Climate-Ready Community Spaces
By Devin Mahawijemuni
Devin is proposing low-cost improvements to Lee Bell Park that enhance safety, accessibility, and climate resilience—aiming to reduce heat, improve air quality, and create lasting benefits for nearby residents.

Parks for All: Safer, Cleaner, Healthier Green Spaces
By Dora O'Neal
Dora is working to improve local parks by addressing air quality, safety, accessibility, and community care—empowering residents to create cleaner, greener, and more inclusive public spaces.

Common Roots: A Community Seed Library for Ecological Connection
By Edlin Simental
Edlin is launching a community seed library to foster a culture of sharing seeds, cuttings, homegrown produce, and ecological knowledge. The project invites neighbors to reconnect with the land, support native biodiversity, and build community resilience through accessible, multilingual resources—including Spanish-language materials and programming.

Breathe Easy Fairfield: Greening Neighborhoods for Cleaner Air
By Grecia Pacheco Pena
Grecia is tackling air pollution in Fairfield by mapping green space gaps, promoting tree planting and community gardens, and engaging residents in long-term care of urban greenery to improve public health and environmental justice.

Clearing the Air: Confronting Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Risks in Fairfield
By Jaida Priestly
Jaida is addressing the growing impact of wildfires and wildfire risk on air quality in Fairfield by advocating for community education, improved emergency preparedness, and policies that protect public health—especially for vulnerable populations affected by smoke and pollution.

Compost for Climate: Turning Waste into Waterfront Resilience
By Jonathan Gomez
Jonny is launching a composting program in Suisun City to divert organic waste from landfills, cut emissions, and supply nutrient-rich compost to flood-prone, underserved communities—blending climate action with environmental justice.

Solano Pollinators: Growing Awareness for a Healthier Ecosystem
By Karen Borg
Karen is building a digital platform to raise awareness about pollinators’ vital role in food systems, air quality, and health—engaging Solano County residents in protecting biodiversity through education and community storytelling.

Clearing the Air: Confronting Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality Risks in Fairfield
By Nevaeh Priestly
Nevaeh is addressing the growing impact of wildfires and wildfire risk on air quality in Fairfield by advocating for community education, improved emergency preparedness, and policies that protect public health—especially for vulnerable populations affected by smoke and pollution.

Fairfield Canopy: Planting Trees for Clean Air and Justice
By Sachi Bansal
Sachi is working to reduce air pollution and promote health equity in Fairfield by increasing tree canopy coverage in underserved areas, empowering residents to plant and care for trees in the fight for cleaner air.

Power from the Sun: Exploring Solar Energy Solutions for Everyday Living
By Shailee Everett
Shailee is creating an engaging brochure to demystify solar energy for local communities. Her project highlights the benefits of solar power, offers accessible alternatives to traditional panel installation, and includes a hands-on experiment to encourage households to explore clean energy at home.

Protecting the Heart of the Delta: Raising Awareness for the Suisun Marsh
By Shannon Ramirez
Shannon is addressing the growing threats to the Suisun Marsh by raising awareness about its ecological, cultural, and economic value, and advocating for stronger protections to preserve this vital wetland for future generations.

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Roots and Roofs: Sustainable Housing for a Resilient Solano
By Zen Hunter-Ishikawa
Zen is designing an eco-friendly housing model in Solano County with fire-resistant landscaping, ADUs for veterans and Airmen, and a sustainable community garden—merging affordable housing with environmental stewardship.