Olivia Mendoza

Events Program Co-director

Olivia Mendoza serves on Northern's board as Events Program Co-director. Olivia is a project manager at Rincon Consultants specializing in climate adaptation, resilience, and action. Her work focuses on assessing risks and opportunities related to climate hazards to inform policy and planning decisions. Drawing on her prior transportation experience, she also contributes to mobility and greenhouse gas reduction initiatives.

Olivia began her APA involvement in 2019 as a University Liaison, helping establish an APA chapter at the Claremont Colleges. In 2022, she became the Young and Emerging Planners (YEP) Director for the Los Angeles region. After relocating to the Bay Area in 2023, she transitioned into the YEP Co-Director role for Northern California. She is now excited to step into the role of Events Program Co-director.

Olivia holds a BA in Geology and Environmental Analysis from Pitzer College.