Eva grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and completed her undergraduate studies at Chapman University. She studied Business Administration and Marketing with a minor in Environmental Studies. After graduating, Eva interned at the National Parks Conservation Association on the Corporate Partnerships and Cause Marketing team, where she worked with businesses to execute campaigns that supported national park protection. An avid hiker and SCUBA diver, Eva continues to foster her strong connection to the environment while witnessing the harmful effects of climate change. She chose the MS-ESM program to gain a more interdisciplinary education on the intersection of business and the environment, hoping to bridge the gap between sustainability and business goals in the public and private sectors.