CCST S&T Policy Fellow
Sarina Patel
Sarina Patel
Placement: Assembly Emergency Management Committee
Sarina grew up in California and Texas and tested out white winters by studying in Vermont. Inspired by living in a post-disaster city while studying abroad, Sarina used community-sourced data to study earthquake early warning systems and seismic safety during her PhD. She also gratified her love for the outdoors by doing ecological restoration work in Yosemite National Park for two years. Sarina earned a PhD in Earth and Planetary Science from UC Berkeley and a BA in Geology from Middlebury College.
Class of 2024 CCST S&T Policy Fellows
Our Mission
To engage leading experts in science and technology to advise State policymakers - ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation.
