Maricarmen Hernandez, Watershed Programs Intern

Maricarmen grew up in the city of South Gate just in the outskirts of the Los Angeles County. She recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a Molecular and Cell Biology and Integrative Biology Bachelors’ Degree. Maricarmen is passionate about understanding human health and diseases. Prior to joining LAW, Maricarmen worked at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH). She was responsible for participant recruitment, enrollment and data collection from patients and caregivers being seen in the SFGH Pediatric Urgent Care and conducted follow-up visits. She is passionate about working with low-income and underserved communities. She believes everyone is entitled to living in a clean, healthy atmosphere.

Maricarmen believes that the work that LAW does is crucial for not only the LA County but everyone. She is very grateful that she has the opportunity to join the LA Waterkeeper team.