We're hiring: Manager of Water Equity Research
Please help us spread the word! We’re hiring a proactive, collaborative leader to manage and further develop our water equity research and amplify its impact through strategic partnerships and engagement with policymakers, advocates, utilities and impacted communities.

The Manager of Water Equity Research will play an integral role in managing our water program and our new Human Right to Water Solutions Lab. Research will initially focus on urban tap water perception and wastewater equity in Los Angeles and California, as well as a roadmap for a national needs assessment of drinking water quality.

The deadline to apply is Friday, August 26.

Anticipated pay range, depending on experience and qualifications, is $75,000-90,000 annually, plus full University of California benefits.
Join us in welcoming our newest team members
This summer, we are excited to welcome Ariana Hernandez and Elena Hernandez to our staff. Both have been working with the center for several years as graduate student researchers — we are pleased they are continuing as full-time associate project managers!
Introducing our new Field Fellows for Environmental Justice
Through action-oriented projects, our eight new fellows are collaborating with environmental justice organizations to realize healthier and more livable environments.

This fellowship program continues and expands the Luskin Center for Innovation's commitment to supporting first-generation Bruins, students of color and other emerging environmental leaders.

Learn more about our fellows and their projects below.
Abhilasha Bhola
Abhilasha is a fellow with the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice, where she is focusing on passing clean air regulation at the California Air Resources Board and conducting research on the warehousing industry in the Inland Empire. Abhilasha is pursuing a master in public policy, specializing in economic development and environmental policy.
Evelin Estrada
As a fellow with the Better World Group, Evelin is supporting equity-centered clean transportation campaigns. She brings experience in campaigning, policy analysis and geospatial information science. Evelin is a master of public policy student concentrating in environmental and social policy.
Juan Flores
Juan will work with Better World Group, conducting research on zero-emission transportation policies to advance environmental equity campaigns. Juan is an undergraduate student with a public affairs major and public health minor. He is passionate about bridging these two fields to create long-term solutions for systemic issues to build healthy communities.
Lillian Liang
Lillian is a fellow with the Greenlining Institute, where she is collaborating with partners in San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys to build a peer-to-peer climate justice learning group. As an urban planning master’s student, Lillian is interested in the intersection of climate adaptation with environmental and social justice, and aims to build capacity in frontline communities of color to face climate change.
Austin Mendoza
As a fellow with the Sierra Club, Austin will support building decarbonization efforts in Los Angeles. He will use an environmental justice lens while researching policies, creating communications campaigns, and participating in stakeholder meetings. Austin is pursuing a master’s degree in public policy, and he hopes to use his experiences in policy research and communications to advance environmental justice work in his career.
Leslie Velasquez
Leslie is working with the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice to support their air quality work in the Inland Empire. Leslie is a graduate student in the master of urban planning program with a background in policy research and environmental justice organizing.
Krystle Yu
As a fellow with East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, Krystle is supporting the organization’s intersectional work in community stability. She will be researching potential environmental gentrification linked to the proposed LA River Master Plan, and exploring commercial tenancy protections and resources. Krystle is a graduate student in the master of urban planning program.
Janet Zamudio
Janet will work with Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), conducting research on zero-emission transportation policies to advance environmental justice campaigns. Janet grew up in Southeast Los Angeles, where she first felt environmental injustice first-hand. Janet has a long-standing connection to CBE through her previous work as a youth environmental justice member, facilitator and legal intern. She is a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in public affairs and geography.
Want to make a gift with ripple effects? Your contribution of any size will provide financial support and mentorship for students interning with environmental justice organizations today and leading environmental equity campaigns tomorrow.
About the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Our mission is to unite UCLA scholars with forward-looking civic leaders to solve environmental challenges confronting our community, nation, and world. Learn more at innovation.luskin.ucla.edu.