Meghan Cruz
About Meghan Cruz
Meghan Cruz serves as the Environmental Social Justice Project Manager for Energy Efficiency at Energy Solutions, focusing on equitable decarbonization and community partnerships. She has a diverse background in environmental sciences and has held various roles in education, consulting, and project management across multiple organizations.
Work at Energy Solutions
Meghan Cruz currently serves as the Environmental Social Justice (ESJ) Project Manager for Energy Efficiency at Energy Solutions, a role she has held since 2024. In this position, she focuses on facilitating equitable decarbonization impacts and community partnerships, particularly through building electrification program implementation. Prior to this, she worked as Project Manager and Associate in Growth Management and Strategy at the same organization from 2021 to 2024. Her experience at Energy Solutions underscores her commitment to advancing environmental social justice initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Meghan Cruz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Sciences and Society & Environment from UC Berkeley's Rausser College of Natural Resources. Her academic background includes concentrations in biological sciences and justice and sustainability. She also studied at Murdoch University, where she completed an Independent Semester. This educational foundation supports her expertise in environmental social justice and energy efficiency.
Professional Background
Meghan Cruz has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in environmental and social justice initiatives. She worked as a Murdoch Study Abroad Ambassador at UC Berkeley and served as a Senior Consultant at FEED Berkeley. Additionally, she has experience as a Program Support Assistant at the USDA Agricultural Research Service and as a guest lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Her involvement in organizations such as Girl Up and RE-volv highlights her dedication to social justice and sustainability.
Achievements in Environmental Social Justice
Meghan Cruz has made significant contributions to environmental social justice through her various roles. As the Director of Operations for the Girl Up UC Berkeley Campus Chapter, she led initiatives focused on empowering young women and promoting social equity. Her work as a Solar Ambassador Fellow and co-founder of RE-volv further demonstrates her commitment to renewable energy and community engagement. These experiences reflect her passion for creating sustainable solutions that address social inequalities.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Throughout her career, Meghan Cruz has held several impactful positions. She served as the Head of Training and Development at Connect-in-Place and as a Summer Clerk at McAndrews, Held & Malloy, Ltd. Her role as a Zero Waste Coordinator for the SunStock Festival at the Associated Students of the University of California showcases her focus on sustainability. Additionally, her involvement with Kappa Alpha Pi Professional Pre-Law Fraternity as Social Justice Chair highlights her leadership in promoting social justice initiatives.