Sarita Plata

Department: Clean Energy
Email: [email protected]

Biography:

Sarita Plata is joining MAPC this summer as a Climate Energy Intern. As part of the Climate Energy team, she is researching potential case studies to include in the Greater Boston Climate Action Plan. Additionally, she is assisting with the Justice40 Advisory Group meeting and providing interview support with the workforce planning analysis. Aside from supporting the Greater Boston Climate Action Plan, Sarita is working on the needs assessment for municipalities related to stretch & specialized codes.

Before this internship, Sarita worked and volunteered with non-profit organizations and her local planning commission. During her time as a volunteer at the Environmental Nature Center (ENC), Sarita worked with young, enthusiastic campers and led nature-themed activities and lessons. Her volunteer experience led her to work as a horticulture intern at Sherman Library & Gardens, where she virus-tested orchids, explored local botanical gardens, and assisted with gardening workshops. Afterwards, she worked closely with the Costa Mesa Planning Commissioner. During her mentorship, she analyzed meeting agendas, planning reports, and regularly attended the Costa Mesa Planning Commission meetings. She took great interest in efforts related to sustainable developments in the transportation sector and centering community engagement in urban development. Last summer, she spent her time as a Communications Intern with Generation Citizen, working on media relations and increasing brand awareness through social media.

Sarita is a rising junior at Harvard College pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology & Government, with a secondary in Environmental Science or Statistics.

Areas of Expertise: clean energy, environmental sustainability, environmental education, transportation, local government, data analysis, and media relations