Fabiola Gomez

Flooding from a storm. A house can be seen standing in water up to its windows.

Disaster Preparedness is a Shared Responsibility

Back in January, Taofik Oladipo and I wrote a blog about the LA fires, a stark reminder of how quickly disaster can strike even in areas familiar with seasonal threats. … Read more

Port of Hueneme

Community Spotlight: A Toxic Tour in Oxnard, California

As the Senior Environmental Justice Coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, I have engaged with a large number of environmental justice communities through our (currently paused) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance … Read more

Several people wearing protective gear walk away from heavy wildfire smoke.

City of Angels: Wildfires, Community Resilience, and the Pursuit of Equity

First and foremost, our deepest thoughts and prayers go to those who have been and are still being greatly affected by the brutal wildfires that swept Los Angeles and the … Read more

Panoramic view of a few buildings in a valley.

From Advocacy to Exploration: Youth Advocates in the California Central Coast

The California Central Coast is a prime example of a beautiful ecosystem, featuring abundant natural resources, picturesque coastlines, and a diverse array of native and endemic species. From the Chumash … Read more