
Allison Chan
Political Director
Save the Bay
Oakland, CA USA
“Be afraid but do it anyway.”
Save the Bay
Oakland, CA USA
“Be afraid but do it anyway.”
Political Director
I lead a team working to influence local, regional, and state policies to protect the San Francisco Bay.
Here's the first step for everyone
Find a mentor. Having a professional mentor that can help you evaluate opportunities and work through professional challenges can be a real asset. It's not absolutely necessary—I didn't have one—but if I were to go back to my early career, a mentor could've helped me get to where I am a little faster or with less confusion. The best way to find a mentor is to have a lot of conversations with people. If you're interested in someone's role, reach out and ask them for an informational interview.
"You should be an engineer. They make more money."
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