Stefani Okasaki

Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
University of California, Berkeley
602 Davis Hall, MC 1710.
Berkeley, CA 94720-1710

stef@alum.mit.edu
(510)643-0155

Interests:

Water resources and associated social and political issues

Education:

• UC Berkeley. MS Candidate for Environmental Engineering.  Thesis: Environmental Justice on the Colorado River

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  B.S. Environmental Engineering (6/01). B.S. Urban Studies and Planning (6/01).
   

Experience:

• Raines, Melton & Carella, Inc.  (May 2000 – August 2000, May 2001 – August 2001)
  Consulting Intern.  Involved with various large-scale environmental engineering projects including watershed Best Management Plan for Pajaro Valley, the design and construction of a 16-mile transmission pipeline, the seismic retrofit of a dam, and the recycled water feasibility study of an existing wastewater treatment plant. (Lafayette, CA)

• Rizzo Associates, Inc.  (June 1999 – December 1999)
  Consulting Intern.  Assisted with various transportation engineering projects. Completed a number of Traffic Impact Studies including: contracting with clients, conducting background research and data collection, using software applications for data analysis, formulating recommendations to clients, producing professional reports. (Boston, MA)

• MIT Technology, Business, and Environment Program  (January 1999 – May 1999)
  Policy Research Assistant. Researched environmental codes of practice established by trade associations, methods of enforcement, and effectiveness of self-regulation in various industries. (Cambridge, MA)

• MIT Department of Environmental Engineering  (January 1998 – May 1998)
  Lab Technician/Data Analyst. Designed, performed, and analyzed experiments to study the accumulation and movement of DNAPLs (Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids) through experimental simulations of fracture networks in rocks. Observed behavior using a geotechnical centrifuge.  (Cambridge, MA)

Awards and Achievements:

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT 114137)

• Henry Martinelli Fellowship

• Chi Epsilon (Civil and Environmental Engineering Honors Fraternity)

• National Society of Collegiate Scholars Merit Award for MIT Chapter

Other Activities:

Berkeley Marina Docent, Shorebird Nature Center; Coordinator for New England Medical Center Pediatrics Volunteer Program, emergency room volunteer;  Novice Crew; camp counselor for Environmental Education, YMCA Camp Speers-Eljabar;  Class Community Service Committee Chairperson; Habitat for Humanity; Friendly Visitors Program (elderly care);  piano (competition level), dance, track, Carilloneur.