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Personal Background

• Location: San Jose, California (about 40 minutes from San Francisco)

• Previous work: Internship with California Climate Action Corps focusing on urban forestry and communications.

• Current education: Pursuing a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) certificate, halfway through the program.

• Recent travels: Returned from a month and a half stay in The Philippines.

Interest in GIS and Future Goals

• Interest in GIS: Initially pursuing GIS to upscale skills; sees it as a useful tool in various sectors, including climate and social space.

• Future aspirations: Exploring potential careers that combine GIS with outreach and communications.

• Concerns about the climate sector: Noting job instability in climate-related roles, concerned about the support and sustainability of the field.

Internship at Trouble and Co

• Application: Learned about the internship through partner emails from California Climate Action Corps.

• Interest in the internship: Aligns with outreach and communication interests, experiencing it positively so far during the first two weeks.

• Supervisor: Positive feedback on manager Nick's support and approach.

Insights on the Entertainment Industry

• Education background: MFA in producing, writing, directing.

• Shift in career expectations: Realization to focus on business stability over creative roles amid the entertainment industry's volatile landscape.

• Current job search: In between jobs, looking for full-time opportunities.

• Networking: Suggesting connecting with Katie Grillo, a GIS facilitator for insight into GIS applications in her work.

Hobbies and Interests

• Outdoor activities: Enjoys hiking and visiting nature spots, specifically mentioning mini waterfalls.

• Artistic endeavors: Previously enjoyed creating art (especially sketches and portraits), looking forward to potentially returning to this when more stable.

• Reading: Used to be an avid reader but admits it's been challenging to find time lately due to current responsibilities.

• Continuous learning: Engaged with climate issues through documentaries and podcasts, seeking to stay informed on new developments.

Finding Joy in Daily Life

• Personal well-being: Engaging in physical movement, such as walking and visiting Japanese gardens for peace and joy.

• Social connections: Spending quality time with friends, celebrating turning 30 with culinary experiences.

• Avoiding information overload: Taking a break from social media to find peace and clarity in personal life, sticking to curated information sources.

Reflections on Current Challenges

• Emotional resilience: Acknowledges feelings of devastation stemming from current global events but strives to maintain joy and focus on small actionable steps.

• Importance of community: Values social interactions and personal connections to navigate through difficult times, recognizing the need for balance between feeling emotions and taking proactive steps forward.