Main navigation About Us Our Work Networks Campaigns News Resources Get Involved Sign Up DONATE Kirsten James Director, California Policy and Partnerships Home About Us Staff Kirsten James Kirsten James leads strategy development for Ceres’s California-focused policy work. She engages companies and investors in support of public policies that call for sustainable water management, clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions reductions in California. Kirsten manages the Ceres Connect the Drops campaign, which showcases the strong leadership of California companies and policymakers to advance resilient water solutions that ensure better management of the state's water supplies. She also works to expand Ceres’ visibility and partnerships in California. Kirsten is a regular blogger on Water Deeply, providing commentary on California water policy and corporate water stewardship. In her personal capacity, she serves as a board member on the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Prior to Ceres, Kirsten worked for nine years at the Santa Monica-based environmental group, Heal the Bay. She served as their Science and Policy Director, leading the organization’s efforts related to statewide and regional water quality and water supply policy and regulation. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and a Masters of Environmental Science and Management from the Bren School at University of California Santa Barbara. Recent blog posts March 29, 2017 How California Legislators Can Create a Path to Water Sustainability February 27, 2017 How Food Companies Can Help Drive Agricultural Water Conservation January 31, 2017 Saving Water Is on Trend in the Apparel Industry November 16, 2016 How Big Food Companies Are Committing to Sustainable Water October 17, 2016 Rethinking ‘Infrastructure’ to Protect California’s Water Future Subscribe Get the latest news and updates from Ceres in your inbox. SUBSCRIBE Headquarters 99 Chauncy Street, 6th Floor Boston, MA 02111 California Office 212 Sutter Street, 2nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 (617)247-0700 info@ceres.org Footer menu CONTACT US ©2016 Ceres. All Rights Reserved