Griselda Chavez
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Griselda Chavez (she/her) specializes in the state budget process across all branches at EEC—engaging with the California Legislature and key stakeholders to protect natural resources, invest in clean workforce development, and promote zero-emission transportation, amongst other priorities.
Griselda’s legislative portfolio primarily focuses on urban conservation, transportation, and local and regional parks. Motivated by her community and personal experiences, she is proud to push initiatives that center equity and inclusion for all Californians to have access to a safe and healthy California.
Before EEC, Griselda engaged with federal legislation, grassroots organizing, and academic research within the environmental, immigration, and higher education spaces. Within the environmental space, she advocated for climate education, outdoor access, and water rights for indigenous communities in Mexico.
Griselda Chavez holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Studies from Dartmouth College.