About this Event
About the Speaker
Max Gomberg is an independent consultant working with California-based and national advocates on water affordability and climate equity. He supports the development of legislative and regulatory policies and provides advice and mentorship to emerging water equity leaders. In July 2022, he resigned from his position as conservation and climate change manager at the State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) due to a lack of urgency and political will to confront climate change.
During his tenure at the Water Board, Mr. Gomberg led development of water conservation, access, affordability, and climate change policies across California. Under his leadership, the Water Board developed a statewide plan for low-income water rate assistance, acquired $1 billion for water debt relief, adopted a comprehensive climate change mitigation and adaptation policy, and implemented regulations to reduce urban water use. Mr. Gomberg has over 15 years of water policy experience and holds a BA from the University of Chicago and a Masters in Public Policy from UCLA.
Part of Public Policy's 25 Anniversary Series and the Transformative Action series:
Information is powerful only when it’s in a form that can guide achievable change. This year, the Luskin School is highlighting innovators — here and elsewhere — turning vision into reality and producing Transformative Action.
LOCATION
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, Room 2355
337 Charles E Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA 90095
GUIDELINES
RSVP required for admittance. Lunch will be provided.
Admission is free, but registration is required for each attendee.
PARKING and TRANSIT
Public transportation: Big Blue Bus (Routes 2 and 17), Culver CityBus (Line 6), Metro
Ride hailing locations: Gateway Plaza, Luskin Conference Center
On-site parking available for $15 (Lot 8 or Lot 2)
Lot 3 Parking: Self-parking is available in UCLA Parking Structure 8, Level 4, directly across the street from the center: 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095.
Parking Rates at Pay-By-Space stations - All day: $15, After 4pm: $3-5 (1-2 hours), $10 (all night)
Pay-By-Space only has a limited number of stalls available.
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Land and Labor Acknowledgement
As a land grant institution, UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (Los Angeles basin, So. Channel Islands) and are grateful to have the opportunity to work for the taraaxotam (Indigenous peoples) in this place. We pay our respects to Honuukvetam (Ancestors), elders, and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
We hold sacred the labor of enslaved Africans and immigrants, often exploited, indentured and underpaid, that built and continue to serve our institutions of higher education. We honor the labor and resistance of these ancestors, acknowledge that we benefit from this land and labor, and strive to work towards liberation for all.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs - Room 2355, 337 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, United States
