Rachel Clemons

Rachel Clemons is a dedicated environmental professional with extensive experience in watershed restoration and ecosystem management. Currently serving as a Watershed Restoration Specialist at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, Rachel manages the planning, design, and implementation of projects aimed at restoring natural habitats and waterways. Previous roles include Environmental Services Specialist with the City of San José, where Rachel focused on water quality monitoring, and Project Lead at Grassroots Ecology, where community engagement and biodiversity restoration were prioritized. Rachel's background also includes positions as an Urban Farm Program Strategist with Green Village Initiative and as a research intern with the University of Louisville, complemented by a strong educational foundation with dual degrees in Environmental Science and Biology from Bellarmine University.