Mahtisa Djahangiri's Biography

Campaign Strategist (she/her)

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Mahtisa joined Sierra Club California in January 2023 to advance public lands conservation as part of the Sierra Club’s California 30x30 campaign. She works hand in hand with our frontline partners and environmental justice allies to advocate for renewable energy siting policies, improved forest management, and other public lands policies, especially policies that prioritize black and brown communities. Previously, Mahtisa worked as a Biological Science Technician with the National Park Service, an Environmental Science educator, and a Civic Engagement and Advocacy specialist in Wyoming. She received her B.S. in Physical Geography with a Minor in Geology and Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from Texas State University. Mahtisa finds joy in gardening, rock climbing, mountain biking, and music.