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Environmental Leadership Chronicles

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Frequency: 1 episode/26d. Total Eps: 69

Environmental Leadership Chronicles is brought to you by the California Association of Environmental Professionals. We interview leaders in the environmental industry to share information about their career development beyond the technical work. This podcast is for anyone who is interested in any and all things within the environmental profession and leadership.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
20/08/2026
#74
🇨🇦 Canada - careers
08/04/2026
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Expanding Equitable Access to California's Parks ft. Kindley Walsh Lawlor, Parks California

Episode 66

Monday, March 23, 2026 • Duration 40:47

California's state parks belong to all of us, and protecting them, funding them, and making sure everyone feels welcome in them takes intentional leadership. In this episode we're speaking with Kindley Walsh Lawlor, the inaugural President and CEO of Parks California, the nonprofit partner to California State Parks. Since joining in 2018, Kindley has built an organization focused on designing innovative partnerships, scaling sustainable solutions, and fostering inclusive experiences for underserved communities and younger generations.

Before Parks California, Kindley spent over 25 years in sustainability, social justice, and equity leadership — including leading human rights and ESG efforts at Gap Inc. She also serves on the board of the Western National Parks Association.

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CEQA Series: Fair Argument Standard, ft. Corinne Lytle Bonine, Kristin Blackson, and Matt Klopfenstein

Episode 65

Monday, March 9, 2026 • Duration 34:18

In this episode, we have a panel of environmental policy and planning experts joining to discuss the CEQA fair argument standard.

Corinne Lytle Bonine has over 18 years of environmental permitting experience and serves as the Director of Environmental Permitting for the Western Region and Wind nationwide at AES. She also serves as the Administrative Vice President for AEP's State Board of Directors.

Kristin Blackson has extensive knowledge as an environmental planner - with 25 years of experience, she is a CEQA practitioner, educator, and active participant in California's environmental policy conversations. Kristin is also the Director-At-Large on AEP's State Board of Directors

And Matt Klopfenstein is Co-Founder and Partner at Summit Advocacy, a lobbyist specializing in CEQA, energy, and environmental policy who works extensively with the California legislature.

Together, they'll share their perspectives on the fair argument standard including what it means, how it's applied, and why it matters for environmental professionals across California.

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Implementing California's Waste Reduction Goals, ft. Steve Weihe, County of San Diego & Lisa Wood, TRC Companies

Episode 56

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • Duration 58:21

In this episode, we explore the landscape of solid waste management and CEQA compliance with Lisa Wood, Environmental Planner with TRC Companies, and Steve Weihe, Recycling Specialist II at the County of San Diego.

Lisa brings decades of experience and was instrumental in updating CEQA guidelines for solid waste impacts – moving beyond the outdated "is there landfill capacity?" question to comprehensive impact analysis that considers state mandates and local infrastructure capacity.

Steve, a certified Master Composter and TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, has developed innovative programs including mattress recycling at Miramar Landfill. He discusses the County's approaches to organic waste diversion and meeting SB 1383's requirement for 75% reduction in organic waste disposal.

Together, they discuss how do we analyze solid waste impacts under CEQA when state diversion mandates increase but infrastructure capacity falls short? What happens when local agencies must balance ambitious waste reduction goals with limited processing capacity?

This conversation offers insights for environmental professionals working at the intersection of CEQA compliance and sustainable waste management, from source reduction strategies to cumulative impact analysis.

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Building an Employee-Owned Environmental Legacy, ft. Leslie Moulton-Post, Environmental Science Associates (ESA)

Episode 55

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 • Duration 40:26

In this episode, we’re joined by Leslie Moulton-Post, President and CEO of Environmental Science Associates (ESA). A recognized leader in the environmental industry, Leslie has spent over 40 years at ESA, guiding some of California’s most complex infrastructure and water projects and helping shape the firm’s growth as a leading employee-owned environmental planning and science company.

In her role, Leslie leads with a clear commitment to ESA’s core values—aligning business decisions with long-term vision, resource stewardship, and meaningful partnerships. She’s been recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Business by the San Francisco Business Times, and continues to serve on numerous boards and associations focused on water, sustainability, and environmental progress.

We’re excited to explore her path, her perspective on leadership, and the future of environmental practice.

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Building Inclusive Environmental Workplaces, ft. Taylor Morgan, Ascent

Episode 54

Thursday, June 5, 2025 • Duration 40:56

In this episode, we’re joined by Taylor Morgan, a key member of the People Resources team at Ascent. With over six years of experience in human resources, Taylor brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to building more inclusive workplaces—focusing on DEI programming, employee resource groups, equitable recruiting, and professional development.

Taylor shares her journey into working with environmental professionals, her evolving perspective on the role of HR, and how organizations can reimagine hiring, internships, and culture to support equity and belonging.

This conversation offers honest insights into the work still ahead and the opportunity to transform how environmental organizations include, support, and lead with intention.

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Bridging Science and Strategy, ft. John Dietler, Ph.D., SWCA Environmental Consultants

Episode 53

Thursday, May 22, 2025 • Duration 53:38

Welcome to the Environmental Leadership Chronicles podcast, a podcast series from the California Association of Environmental Professionals. In this episode, we are joined by John Dietler, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Operations for the West at SWCA Environmental Consultants. John shares his career journey from starting as a field archaeologist to becoming a key leader in overseeing operations across ten Western states.

With vast expertise in cultural resources and environmental compliance, John offers an insightful discussion on bridging technical work with business development. He also sheds light on SWCA's employee ownership model, emphasizing its impact on the company's growth and operation. Through engaging anecdotes, John explores navigating unique cultural landscapes in states like California, Hawaii, and Alaska, and the importance of understanding diverse Indigenous communities.

This episode is a deep dive into the evolving landscape of environmental consulting, as John elaborates on how disciplines like archaeology can heavily influence and guide modern developmental practices while respecting the voices of native tribes. Whether you're an aspiring environmental professional or simply curious about bridging past and present landscapes, this episode is sure to captivate and inform.

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Elevating Early Career Voices in Planning, ft. Megan Musolf, City of Carpinteria

Episode 52

Thursday, May 8, 2025 • Duration 36:51

In this episode, we meet with Megan Musolf (she/her), Assistant Long-Range Planner for the City of Carpinteria. Megan shares her journey from studying Environmental Studies at UC Santa Barbara to building a career as a planner in the public sector, where she works to implement the City's Housing Element programs through zoning code amendments. We discuss how student advocacy shaped her housing policy perspective, and what it means to grow a network early in your career. She also serves as the Social Media Officer for the Central Coast Section of the American Planning Association (APA). Megan offers thoughtful insights for emerging professionals and a fresh take on the evolving role of young planners today.

Megan also walks us through her involvement in the controversial Munger Hall project at UCSB, illustrating a real-world application of environmental planning and policy advocacy. The episode explores the evolving role of young planners in shaping urban environments, the importance of professional organizations in career development, and the unexpected challenges and learning curves in transitioning from academic life to full-time employment. Tune in to hear Megan's fresh insights and why the fight for sustainable and community-centered housing remains crucial in today's urban landscape.

The opinions Megan shares today are her own and don't represent the official views of the City of Carpinteria. She's here sharing her personal experiences and perspectives.

Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy.

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Empowering Planners Through Leadership, ft. Lesley Owning, HELIX Environmental

Episode 51

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 32:07

In this episode, we meet in person with Lesley Owning, a seasoned Principal Planner and Environmental Planning Group Manager at Helix Environmental Planning. With over 13 years of experience, Lesley manages CEQA and NEPA requirements for diverse projects, from infrastructure to renewable energy.

Lesley highlights her career journey and key transitions that led her to her current leadership role. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and flexibility in nurturing her team, sharing her approach to career development and project management.

Listeners will be inspired by Lesley's enthusiasm for projects like aquifer storage and groundwater recharge. She also discusses the evolving nature of the environmental industry and how leaders can support their teams in balancing personal and professional growth.

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Seeds of Change, Waves of Progress: 2025 AEP Conference Insights

Episode 49

Thursday, April 24, 2025 • Duration 06:40

This episode is a brief 2025 AEP Conference Recap for our podcast listeners and viewers! This year’s gathering brought environmental professionals together at Zachari Dunes in Oxnard, California, in early April. Centered around the theme “Seeds of Change, Waves of Progress,” the conference offered a blend of insightful keynotes, dynamic breakout sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Attendees explored everything from emerging CEQA trends and climate resilience to cutting-edge tools and AI in environmental planning. To capture the spirit of the event, we spoke with attendees from across the profession—here’s what they had to say about their experience at this year’s conference.

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Protecting California’s Landscapes, ft. Bridget Fithian, Sierra Foothill Conservancy

Episode 50

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Duration 46:27

We’re joined by Bridget Fithian, Executive Director of the Sierra Foothill Conservancy and a leader in land conservation across the Central Sierra. Born and raised in Mariposa, Bridget’s deep connection to open spaces has shaped her career in conservation, where she has helped protect over 30,000 acres of land through innovative partnerships and creative solutions.

Under her leadership, the Sierra Foothill Conservancy has expanded public access to nature, preserved critical landscapes, and played a key role in conservation planning, fire resilience, and environmental stewardship. Bridget also serves as Board Chair of the California Council of Land Trusts and holds leadership roles with the Sierra Cascade Land Trust Council and the California Conservation Action Fund.

In this episode, we’ll explore how land trusts shape conservation, the role of environmental planning, and what it takes to protect and restore California’s landscapes for future generations.

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