

CCSD x Green Drinks: San Diego Airport Sustainability Initiatives
Join Climate Collective San Diego (CCSD) and San Diego Green Drinks (SDGD) to learn about sustainability and decarbonization efforts at San Diego Airport. The airport is actively taking measures to decrease energy and water usage include electrification of landside transport.
Speaker:
Rachael Aptowitz is a Senior Environmental Specialist at the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, where she leads initiatives focused on electric vehicle infrastructure, clean energy deployment, and airport resilience. Prior to joining SAN, she managed clean mobility programs at GRID Alternatives, directed NYSERDA's Scale for ClimateTech accelerator, and contributed to the development of the first all-electric Cadillac at General Motors. Rachael holds an M.S. in Sustainability from the City College of New York and an S.B. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.
WHEN: THURSDAY, November 12th from 6:00 - 8:00pm
WHERE: Novo Brazil Brewing Mission Valley, 1640 Camino Del Rio N Ste 341, San Diego, CA 92108
TRANSIT and PARKING: There is abundant parking in the area. The Trolley and #6 bus line also run nearby.
FOOD and DRINK: A variety of drinks and food are available for purchase.
About CCSD: Climate Collective SD (CCSD) is a community organization founded to inspire San Diego to lead the fight against climate change and build a more sustainable future. Through monthly networking meetups, coworking sessions, and speaker events, we bring together professionals and entrepreneurs for meaningful discussion on cross-sector climate action and decarbonization across San Diego. Don’t forget to check out our website to see all the climate events in San Diego!
About Green Drinks:
San Diego Green Drinks (SDGD) is a monthly networking group for professionals or individuals interested in the sustainability field. We typically meet on the third Thursday of each month at a local bar to discuss different environmental issues with a speaker followed by open networking. These events are casual, drinking is optional, and anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
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