Heal the Bay
Nancy Cheng has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles.
Nancy currently works at Heal the Bay as a Public Programs Manager, a position they have held since May 2021. Prior to this, they were an MPA Watch Intern at the same organization from February 2021 to May 2021.
From October 2020 to August 2021, Nancy worked as a CivicSpark AmeriCorps Climate & Energy Fellow at CivicWell. In this role, they contributed to climate and energy-related projects.
Nancy also gained valuable experience working at the City of San José as a Climate Smart Fellow from October 2020 to June 2021. Nancy assisted residents in complying with energy and water use regulations and managed the benchmarking help desk.
Starting in September 2018, Nancy served as a Captain and Principal Investigator at Havili until September 2020. Nancy led investigations in this role.
In November 2019, Nancy participated in the UNLEASH - Innovation lab for SDGs as a Global SDG 13: Climate Action Talent.
Nancy's previous work experience includes being a Program Associate at the Climate Action Reserve from September 2017 to August 2018. Nancy also worked at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology from November 2014 to July 2016 in conservation science and outreach roles, as well as at the Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as a Research Assistant from February 2016 to June 2016.
Moreover, they served as an Undergraduate Researcher at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine from May 2015 to June 2016 and as an Education and Outreach Coordinator and Animal Keeper at EFBC's Feline Conservation Center from May 2014 to August 2014.
Nancy Cheng completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Animal Science and Natural Resources at Cornell University from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, they participated in the Center for Wildlife Management Studies in Tanzania, Africa at The School for Field Studies. Nancy also attended The Webb Schools from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, they obtained certifications in Open Water Diver from PADI in February 2019 and Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross in October 2021.
Heal the Bay
Our Mission: Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit making LA’s coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. About Us: In 1985, a group of concerned citizens assembled to force the Hyperion Treatment Plant near El Segundo to maintain proper sewage treatment. Spurred by concern for public safety, the health of the Santa Monica Bay, and a belief that proper sewage treatment would be overlooked without an organization to keep tabs on the progress, this group of local residents joined forces and Heal the Bay was born. The new organization pledged to work closely with local, state and federal government, industry leaders and the public to educate and evolve their understanding of Southern California water quality and environmental responsibility. Through grassroots outreach, Heal the Bay began enrolling members soon after forming, and began to bring attention to the biggest source of beach pollution: the storm drain system. When started, Heal the Bay consisted of only a handful of volunteers and no paid staff. Today there’s a volunteer membership of more than 25,000 and 50 Heal the Bay employees. While still integrally involved in pressuring government for water quality improvements, Heal the Bay has expanded its focus to include numerous research efforts, educational initiatives and community action programs. For more than 30 years, Heal the Bay has made substantial progress in protecting California’s aquatic habitats, but there is still a lot of work to be done!