Chloe Belinsky (she/her) is a recent graduate from UCLA (‘23) in Environmental Science with a concentration in Environmental Engineering. Although born and raised in LA, she currently works for CDFW at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in the Monterey Bay, and especially enjoys getting to partake in marine science research, education, and outreach projects as part of her work there. She was motivated to apply for the CDLS Climate Resilience Fellowship because she hopes to use her current position and knowledge to connect with others in her community, as well as with like-minded peers in the same field. With this, she is hoping to gain a stronger skillset for a career in marine science research before beginning her graduate studies, while simultaneously working towards inspiring diverse groups in pursuing climate action initiatives and careers in this field.