Savannah Bertrand
About Savannah Bertrand
Savannah Bertrand is a Policy Outreach Manager with a background in environmental studies and various internships in policy and conservation. She has worked with organizations such as the U.S. House of Representatives and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Current Role at Sealed
Savannah Bertrand serves as the Policy Outreach Manager at Sealed, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing outreach strategies that align with the company's policy objectives. Her work focuses on engaging stakeholders and promoting initiatives that support environmental sustainability.
Previous Experience in Environmental Policy
Prior to her current role, Savannah Bertrand gained extensive experience in environmental policy and outreach. She worked as a Marine Conservation Intern at the Environmental Defense Center in 2019, where she contributed to marine conservation efforts in the Santa Barbara area. Additionally, she served as an Outreach and Engagement Intern for the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Natural Resources in 2020, further enhancing her expertise in environmental issues.
Educational Background in Environmental Studies
Savannah Bertrand earned her Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara. Her academic background provided her with a solid foundation in environmental science and policy. She also participated in a Semester Abroad program at Wageningen University & Research, where she studied Environmental Science, enriching her understanding of global environmental challenges.
Internship Experience in Environmental Organizations
Savannah Bertrand has held several internships that contributed to her professional development in environmental advocacy. She worked as a Policy Intern at the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) in 2019, and as a Communications Associate at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from 2020 to 2021. These roles allowed her to engage with various aspects of environmental policy and communication.
Involvement in Student Organizations
During her time at UC Santa Barbara, Savannah Bertrand was actively involved in student organizations. She served as the Historian of the Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) from 2018 to 2019, where she documented and promoted environmental initiatives on campus. Her role in student governance helped her develop leadership and organizational skills relevant to her career in environmental policy.