Jessica Leung
jessica.leung@yale.edu
320 Humphrey St
New Haven, CT 06511
Education
Yale University, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (Yale FES) – Master of Environmental
Management, Focus: Water Resources Management and Environmental Policy
Expected Graduation: 2017
University of California, Davis – Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics, Minor in Statistics
Graduated June 2011
Work Experience
New Haven Regional Water Authority – Lead Event Coordinator
New Haven, CT (10/2015 ‐ present)
Organizing a brainstorming event to solve how the water authority can sell water to a new enterprise and
managing communications, budget, and marketing.
Yale FES– Equity, Inclusion, Diversity Committee Student Coordinator
New Haven, CT (09/2015 - present)
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Researching best practices for recruiting and onboarding diverse faculty at FES.
Initiated and led the planning of an appreciation event for FES facilities and custodial staff.
Executive leader for Green Careers, Women Leaders: event dedicated to helping high school girls learn about
the environmental field while providing leadership training and mentoring opportunities.
Governance, Environment, and Markets Initiative – Researcher
New Haven, CT (10/2015 - 12/2015)
 Performed an original decarbonization analysis on California oil refineries by applying a policy framework that
seeks to entrench and expand support over time. Presented findings at Climate, Law, and Governance Day, a
side event of the United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change.
Calpine Corporation– Environmental Services Specialist II
Dublin, CA (03/2014 - 07/2015)
 Managed a 10 person team for a California Energy Commission grant to study how geothermal power could
adapt to renewable energy, successfully awarded $3 MM dollars.
 Analyzed 17 California power plants' water usage data to help manage assets during drought.
 Advocated on behalf of company's interests in an industry coalition and voiced concerns on current air, water,
and waste policies to local and state regulatory officials.
Calpine Corporation– Environmental Services Specialist
Dublin, CA (03/2013 ‐ 03/2014)
 Authored applications to the California Energy Commission to allow for power plant modifications.
Calpine Corporation– Environmental Services Support Specialist
Dublin, CA (05/2012‐ 03/2013)
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Implemented Cap‐and‐Trade internally: ensured emissions measurement accuracy, resolved concerns
with California Air Resources Board staff, trained 17 power plants on entire program.
Calpine Corporation– Rotation Analyst
Dublin, CA (10/2011 ‐ 05/2012)
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Analyzed market trends and behavior in the natural gas and renewable energy sectors.
Activities
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Mentor, ManyMentors (09/2015 ‐ present) I am a mentor for this nonprofit who seeks to inspire and
encourage underrepresented students’ interest in pursuing STEM academic fields and careers.
Leader, Yale Water Network (10/2015 - present) This student group connects students to water issues. I
publish a weekly digest on water events and new articles in addition to organizing programming for our
students and managing our budget.
Mentor, Yale’s Women Leadership Initiative (03/2016 ‐ present) I am currently advising a Yale
undergraduate on graduate studies, my work experience, and career options.