Hi! I'm Lydia

I'm a Climate Data Analyst from northern Virginia with 2+ years of experience in civil engineering consulting, economic development, and data analysis. I'm passionate about sustainability, climate justice, and advancing climate action initiatives through data-driven solutions.

About Me

Volunteering at Feline Foundation of Greater Washington, there's a grey and white cat going to town on a fluffy orange fox toy while I sit next to him petting him.

I’m a data-driven problem-solver with a strong commitment to sustainability and climate justice. With a background in civil engineering consulting and economic development, and a passion for sustainability and data analysis, I’m on a mission to use data to drive climate action, conservation, and equitable solutions.

After nearly two years in civil engineering consulting, a PCS move across Virginia gave me the chance to refocus and realign my career with my passions and values. I dove into online courses and professional development communities to get a jump on my professional transition. I'm currently working through Google’s Data Analytics Career Certificate program and Esri's Make an Impact with Modern Geo Apps MOOC, and have completed Esri's GIS for Climate Action MOOC, a Python bootcamp, and several LinkedIn Learning sustainability lessons over the past six months. I’ve also tapped into military spouse resources like Hiring Our Heroes and American Corporate Partners for mentorship, networking, and support during the transition. It’s been a time of growth, upskilling, and connecting with my community.

My commitment to community also shows up in my volunteer work — advocating for climate legislation with the Virginia League of Conservation Voters, helping lost pets reunite with their families through Pet FBI, and socializing rescue cats with the Feline Foundation of Greater Washington. These experiences have deepened my belief in community-driven solutions and fueled my motivation to support environmental progress through data and storytelling.

When I’m not analyzing data or advocating for climate policy, you’ll find me cooking new recipes with a Stephen King audiobook playing in the background or marathoning classic horror movies with my husband and our cat.

Let’s connect—especially if you believe in the power of data to build a better, greener future.

P.S. This is my cat, Steve French, he's the best. He likes to help out when I'm working.