Paula has been part of the Climate Science Alliance team since 2020, and has worn many hats during that time. Born in Mexico City and raised in San Diego, Paula’s background in the natural sciences, combined with her passion for conservation, has led her on a path dedicated to the preservation of natural areas through diverse collaborative efforts across the Californias.

Paula has studied climate change and its impacts from a variety of angles. Paula Ezcurra received her B.S. in Aquatic Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Paula conducted an independent research project as part of her undergraduate honors thesis to determine the carbon sequestration potential of mangrove forests in Baja California, Mexico. Later, Paula continued her studies as part of the Scripps Climate Science and Policy Master of Advanced Studies Program. For her Capstone Project she helped identify threats from climate change, specifically sea-level rise, to Puerto Rico’s coastal cultural heritage sites. Also at Scripps, Paula has previously worked as a researcher and science communications associate for the Aburto Lab, and as a project coordinator to the California Collaborative for Climate Change Solutions and for Dr. Ram Ramanathan—where her work involved supporting the Climate Education for All initiative.

When not at work, Paula spends her time introducing her two young children, Isabel and Daniel, to the natural world.