Most recently Andres Jimenez serves as the Senior Director of Government Affairs, at Citizens Climate Lobby, where he worked with both the House and Senate to help expand the voice of CCL and advocate for relevant legislation. Previously Andres served as the Associate Director of Government Relations at Ocean Conservancy with a focus on creating bipartisan solutions for critical issues like ocean acidification and sustainable fisheries in the United States.

Andres has a strong history of public service, having worked for New York City’s mayor’s office, the House Judiciary’s Immigration Subcommittee, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez and Congressman Howard Berman. His work also includes being an active member of the GreenLatinos as well as serving on the board for Ecotropics and being a member of the Green Leadership Trust. Andres was appointed as Planning Commissioner for Fairfax, Virginia in 2020.

Grants Manager Andrew Beahrs ensures that Green 2.0 works on a stable basis through a range of foundation partnerships. He is the author of the food history and memoir Twain’s Feast: Searching for America’s Lost Foods in the Footsteps of Samuel Clemens, and co-host with Nick Offerman of the Audible Original based on the book. His work also includes the historical novels The Windcatcher and The Sin-Eaters, as well as essays and articles for The New York Times, The Atlantic, Virginia Quarterly review, and other publications. He lives in Berkeley, California with his family.

Shao Zhi Zhong handles Green 2.0’s social media presence. Raised in Philadelphia and currently residing there, Shao enjoys cooking for her family and documenting her parent’s traditional Cantonese recipe.

Chandler is a fellow at Green 2.0, where she uses her ability to connect with others to create a series of guest blog posts featuring climate leaders, giving them a space to discuss more about the importance of diversity in the work place, and its impact on society.

Prior to joining Green 2.0, Chandler had internship experience with impact investment organizations, she also worked with Citizens Climate Lobby where she crafted and conceptualized letters for the editors to foster social awareness of climate change and its impact on individuals, environments, and metropolitan statistical areas. 

Chandler holds a B.S in Biology with a focus in Environmental Science from Howard University. Born in Denver, raised in Charlotte, she is a passionate advocate of giving back to the community.

Daniel Braitman is Green 2.0's Data Analyst Fellow. Daniel grew up in the Chicagoland area and currently lives in Chicago. He enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Olivia is a recent graduate of George Mason University with a B.S. in Anthropology and a double minor in Philosophy and Sociology. She has internship experience in the non-profit sector on Capitol Hill and abroad. Her skill set revolves around strategy, policy and event planning/execution. 

Olivia is a world citizen, dabbling in advocacy, law and cultural studies courses while traveling various countries, including her favorites: Peru, Russia, India and Tanzania. Though her roots are in South-Western Virginia, she aspires to contribute to societies across the world.