For Linda Candelaria who serves as the Acting Pretreatment Program Manager at the SFPUC, having a job that protects Mother Nature from pollution is something that didn’t happen by chance. “I have always felt a connection to nature and have gravitated towards it, ” said Linda. Linda and her husband are rock and ice climbers…
Category: Team Spotlight
United for Infrastructure: Sabrina Suzuki Rises to the Challenges of Community Engagement During Shelter-in-Place
While praising our teams in the field who work to make our citywide infrastructure upgrades possible, we’d also like to showcase teams that work behind desks communicating with the community about these critical projects. Sabrina Suzuki joined the SFPUC External Affairs team with over a decade of experience in communications outreach. Her on boarding also…
Ian Anonuevo Prioritizes His Crews’ Safety Amidst Clean Energy Work
Ian Anonuevo helps to flip the switch on clean energy projects in San Francisco. As an Electronic Maintenance Technician and Supervisor for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Power Enterprise for six years, Anonuevo and his team are responsible for constructing and maintaining electrical equipment on numerous SFPUC-owned developments in the City. Right now Anonuevo…
Why a Water Regulatory Specialist Fights for Environmental Justice
As a Regulatory Specialist in the SFPUC’s Water Enterprise over the last three years, Jowin “JJ” Jung most enjoys collaborating with different people across the agency. She works with her team to ensure compliance with what’s known as the Unified Program, including: Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventories ProgramCalifornia Accidental Release Prevention ProgramUnderground Storage…
A Fifth Generation San Franciscan’s Journey in Public Service During COVID-19
“Normal is not how I would describe these times,” said John Scarpulla. During “normal” times, Scarpulla serves as the SFPUC’s Manager of Local and Regional Policy and Government Affairs, where he is the main liaison between the agency, Board of Supervisors, and the Mayor’s Office. On March 5, Scarpulla was activated as a disaster service…
From Americorp Volunteer to Environmental Educator and College Hill Learning Garden Manager
Danny Palmer is the SFPUC’s College Hill Learning Garden Manager and Environmental Educator. An Oregon native, Palmer attended college in Tacoma, Washington, where she graduated with a degree in environmental studies, global studies, and philosophy. Throughout her professional experience managing gardens and educating students, Palmer moved around geographically, working in places such as Hawaii, Central…