Women in Climate & Engineering: Co-Hosted Panel with WCS + SWE Golden Gate
We’re excited to welcome back WCS to 9Zero for a special co-hosted evening with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Golden Gate.
What does a sustainable future actually look like? Join the Society of Women Engineers Golden Gate Section and Women in Cleantech & Sustainability San Francisco Chapter for a conversation featuring experts from different organizations. Hear about innovations in clean transportation, including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and sustainable mobility solutions that are reducing emissions and transforming how we travel.
Our panelists will discuss the real-world projects and engineering solutions shaping our environment - from the air we breathe to the way we move through our cities. Hear about innovations in clean transportation, including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and sustainable mobility solutions that are reducing emissions and transforming how we travel.
Whether you are a professional in the field or simply interested in the future of our community, come learn how these agencies are collaborating to build a more resilient and sustainable California for everyone.
Agenda:
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Check-in and networking
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kickoff and lightning talks
From Policy to Practice in Climate by Archita Sharma
Planning for Sustainable and Resilient Transportation at the SFMTA by Casey Leedom
Sustainability at BART: What BART Does and How BART Does It by Monica Meagher
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Panel
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm Networking and close
Speakers and Panelists:
Monica Meagher is a sustainability leader with over a decade of experience driving climate action and operational efficiency across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. As Sustainability Group Manager at BART, she leads systemwide initiatives impacting 50+ million annual passengers, manages a $62M power procurement budget, helped deliver 86% greenhouse-gas-free electricity in 2024, and secured over $24M to expand EV charging across the system. Previously, she held sustainability roles at SolarCity, Verdigris Technologies, Clean Coalition, and Acuity Brands (Lucid), where she founded SolarCity’s sustainability department and authored its first sustainability report. Monica holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and an MBA in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School.
Archita Sharma is an air quality scientist and technology leader working at the intersection of environmental policy, data systems, and global supply chains. She is an Air Pollution Specialist at the California Air Resources Board (CARB), supporting the development of airborne toxic control measures with a focus on environmental justice, and also works with Sustineri Labs Foundation and Fairtrade International to build a geospatial compliance platform supporting ~5,000 smallholder farmers across six countries. Previously, she led CSR impact evaluations at Maruti Suzuki India Limited and brings experience across software engineering, policy, and social research. Archita holds degrees in Electronics and Communication Engineering and Public Policy (UC San Diego) and is passionate about building technology-driven solutions to complex sustainability challenges.
Casey Leedom is a transportation planner at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), where she focuses on sustainability, climate resilience, active transportation, and long‑range planning. In her role, she has contributed to the city’s Biking and Rolling Plan, a curbside EV charging feasibility study, and climate adaptation efforts along the Embarcadero. Before joining the SFMTA, Casey spent five years as a structural engineer, then returned to graduate school to study urban planning. She now draws on her engineering background to inform her planning work and is deeply committed to social justice, transportation safety, and public service.
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About WCS: Women in Cleantech and Sustainability is a global nonprofit community advancing women and underrepresented leaders across cleantech, climate innovation, and sustainability by creating meaningful opportunities for connection, career growth, and leadership. Through local chapters, virtual and in-person events, mentorship, job fairs, and partnerships, WCS brings together professionals at every career stage to share knowledge, build lasting relationships, and accelerate solutions for a more just, inclusive, and resilient future—ensuring women are not only participating in the transition to a sustainable economy, but leading it. Join at https://www.womenincleantechsustainability.org/
About SWE Golden Gate: The Society of Women Engineers – Golden Gate Section (SWE GGS) is a regional section of the Society of Women Engineers serving the northern San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to supporting and advancing women and underrepresented genders in engineering and technology. Through professional development programs, networking opportunities, community outreach, and educational initiatives, SWE Golden Gate fosters an inclusive, supportive community that empowers members at every career stage while inspiring the next generation of engineers to thrive and lead.