Monica is an expert in water rights and forestry issues with over three decades of experience in policy research, policy development, evaluation of public programs, and fundraising to support this work. Her research and advocacy work with government, non-profit, and academic groups has led to practical strategies to create change in fields ranging from climate resilience to criminal and civil justice reform. Her work includes advocating for improvements in state laws and policies that improve drought resiliency, reform water allocation policies, and update state water conservation standards, as well as better permitting and enforcement of stormwater regulations. Her career spans nearly 30 years working to change state and federal court and criminal justice policies through the development of new legislation and innovative programs. In her current role, she works to sustain existing programs, expand into new program areas, strengthen our connections to member organizations, improve internal operations, and drive policy change.