Ella Ban

BS, Environmental Management and Protection, California Polytechnic State University, 2021
Email: ella.ban@owp.csus.edu

Office of Water Programs, California State University, Sacramento, 2022–Present

Collects, analyzes, and interprets field and laboratory data from stormwater characterization research projects, stormwater runoff toxicity evaluations, total maximum daily load studies, and similar projects
Provides technical expertise and support for stormwater compliance programs
Administers research and technical assistance projects, including preparation of selected contract documents, day-to-day contract enforcement, and evaluation of project results
Provides quality assurance/quality control for sample collection and reporting activities
Assists in the design and planning of Proposition 1 and SAFER Drinking Water Projects
Assists in monitoring and inspection of Phase II MS4 Stormwater permits for California State Parks

HELIX Environmental Planning, Folsom, CA, 2021–2022

Assisted senior staff with the research and preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents and technical studies
Coordinated with environmental planning, GIS, word processing, graphics, biology, landscape architecture, accounting, and other HELIX staff to manage and complete projects
Assisted senior staff in the research and preparation of letter proposals, contract amendments, and invoices
Interfaced with clients, subconsultants, state and local agencies, and the public to foster close working relationships

Impact Sciences, Los Angeles, CA, 2020–2021

Supported complex environmental projects for local and state agencies, including environmental impact reports, initial studies, and mitigated negative declarations
Developed programs to streamline the preparation of environmental documents
Analyzed environmental impacts on soil and water, air quality, land use, housing, and planning as a result of construction, civil infrastructure improvements, and municipal land use changes
Prepared technical analyses for CEQA and NEPA compliance documents

Data analysis, GIS, visualization and mapping, water resource policy and management, and CEQA/NEPA