Roberta Giordano
About Roberta Giordano
Roberta Giordano serves as the Partnerships and Development Manager at Amazon Watch and as a Campaigner for the Finance Program at The Sunrise Project, both based in Oakland. With a background in environmental advocacy and education, she has held various roles focused on youth leadership and sustainability.
Work at Amazon Watch
Roberta Giordano has served as the Partnerships and Development Manager at Amazon Watch since 2016. In this role, she focuses on building partnerships and developing initiatives that support the organization's mission to protect the Amazon rainforest and advance the rights of indigenous peoples. Based in Oakland, California, Giordano has contributed to various projects that align with Amazon Watch's goals of environmental conservation and social justice.
Current Role at The Sunrise Project
Since 2019, Roberta Giordano has worked as a Campaigner in the Finance Program at The Sunrise Project. Her responsibilities include advocating for sustainable finance practices and mobilizing resources to support climate action initiatives. This role allows her to engage with various stakeholders to promote environmental sustainability and address climate change challenges.
Previous Experience at Bioneers
Roberta Giordano worked as the Youth Leadership Program Coordinator at Bioneers for six months in 2015. During her tenure, she focused on empowering young leaders in environmental advocacy and sustainability practices. This position allowed her to develop skills in program coordination and youth engagement.
Educational Background in Environmental Studies
Roberta Giordano earned her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she obtained an Associate's Degree in Environmental Studies from Santa Monica College from 2010 to 2012. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in environmental advocacy and policy development.
Founding and Advocacy Work
Roberta Giordano co-founded the Student Environmental Resource Center at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2012. She also co-founded Students Against Fracking in 2013 and has been actively involved in legislative advocacy in California to halt extreme oil and natural gas extraction. Her efforts include organizing significant events, such as a large statewide convergence in 2013 that brought together youth to address climate change.