Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
California Air Resources Board Community Air Grants Spotlight on: Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment Article written by: Miranda Townsend Their main office is located a half mile from the busy Port of Oakland; two blocks from Interstate 80; and, two blocks from some of the region’s primary freight and passenger rail lines. Thus, the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment (Rose Foundation) is no stranger to air pollution, or the other environmental issues in their community. I (Miranda Townsend: CARB Intern in the EJ Unit) was fortunate enough to get to travel to the Rose Foundation’s office in Oakland, California, and to interview key members of the team. Jill Ratner, Carlos Zambrano, and Katherine Funes welcomed me with warm hospitality, and delicious, locally produced baked goods. After the introductions and deciding which pastries to try, we did the interview. Here is what I learned. Interviewee Background Ori