Our Team
We are Planners, strategists, surfers, leaders, swimmers, lawyers, Mothers, and designers.
New technologies are emerging, which is hopeful in the long run, but fundamental change happens slowly, which means that between the inertia of today’s existing systems, and the delayed impact from carbon emissions we are most likely looking at much higher warming than most models are projecting. To help pacen the changes, we work with the most future minded individuals and companies to triangulate a more dynamic approach to deep decarbonization and adaptation strategies.
Christina Lambe, J.D.
With deep experience in environmental litigation, energy, land use, sea level rise and water quality/water supply, Christina is on the cutting-edge of climate change and sustainability issues. She has extensive practice with corporate environmental issues.
Juliette Budge, PhD
With over 10 years of practical experience in planning, managing and implementing climate change adaptation and resilience strategies, Juliette brings a diverse understanding of the unique opportunities that lay ahead for organizations and business willing to dynamically respond to a changing world.
Dr. E. Barrett Ristroph, Esq.
Her expertise is in climate change adaptation and relocation, natural resource management, and crafting policies, plans, and contracts. Originally from Cajun country in Louisiana, USA, she has gained perspective from living and working in the Northern Mariana Islands, the Philippines, Hawaii, Arctic Alaska, and Russia. Through her work, she aims to build bridges between communities that are struggling with climate change and the need for sustainable development.
Sara Bolduc, PhD.
An expert in land use and environmental planning, Sara melds her skills to create programs and evaluations that uncover realities and maximize efficiency in the face of environmental issues. Using frameworks and a deep knowledge of policy, she seamlessly crafts strategies for resiliency in the face of varied and unique vulnerabilities.
Our Company
CALIFIA: pronounced like California without the “orn”
Drawing on our roots in California, we were inspired by the the legend of Califia, the beautiful Queen who has come to be known as the “Spirit of California.” Her story was memorialized in an ancient text published as a Spanish novel in 1510, in which the mythical Queen led a formidable army of women warriors who protected their bountiful paradise, later to become recognized as the state of California. We share her passion for protecting and nourishing our environment and our communities.