Keaton Bates is an environmental advocate invested in furthering his understanding of natural resource planning principles. He is particularly interested in exploring how environmental policy is used in a variety of sectors to facilitate a more climate-resilient future. He currently works as a freelance forestry analyst, using satellite imagery tools to help ensure electric utility infrastructure functions with reduced wildfire risk. He holds a bachelor’s degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in Agribusiness Management with a minor in Sustainable Environments. In his free time he enjoys surfing, trail running, mountain biking, and playing ultimate frisbee.