Autumn Bernstein
About Autumn Bernstein
Autumn Bernstein is an Associate in Integrated Planning at Arup in Oakland, California. She has extensive experience in urban planning and transportation, having held various roles in both public and private sectors.
Current Role at Arup
Autumn Bernstein is currently serving as an Associate in Integrated Planning at Arup, located in Oakland, California. She started in this role in 2019. Arup is a globally recognized firm that focuses on planning, engineering, and design consulting. In her capacity as an Associate, she contributes to various planning projects within the firm, providing substantial input based on her extensive background in transportation and regional planning.
Previous Experience at Estolano LeSar Perez Advisors
From 2017 to 2018, Autumn Bernstein worked as a Principal at Estolano LeSar Perez Advisors, LLC in Berkeley, California. During her tenure, she was integral in advising initiatives that focus on urban planning and community development. She leveraged her years of experience to provide strategic insights and solutions tailored to client needs in the public and private sectors.
Academic Journey at UC Davis
Autumn Bernstein pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, from 2015 to 2017. During that period, she also served as a Graduate Student Researcher at the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies. Her research contributed to deeper understandings of transportation systems and policies. Prior to her master's studies, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) from UC Davis, completing her undergraduate education from 1994 to 1999.
Founding Director of ClimatePlan
From 2008 to 2014, Autumn Bernstein was the Founding Director of ClimatePlan, based in Oakland, California. In this role, she was responsible for steering the organization's mission to align transportation, land use planning, and climate policy. Her leadership at ClimatePlan has been instrumental in advocating for sustainable transportation and regional development policies.
Land Use Policy Director at Sierra Nevada Alliance
Autumn Bernstein served as the Land Use Policy Director at Sierra Nevada Alliance from 2005 to 2008. Based in South Lake Tahoe, California, she focused on land use policy development and implementation. Her work involved collaborating with local stakeholders to promote sustainable land use practices in the Sierra Nevada region.