Name: Clara Mori
Department/Position: Global Sourcing Unit
Area of Expertise/Assigned Duties: Handling project design documents for AWD projects based on Verra and Gold Standard, and policy research on agricultural carbon credit systems in Alberta, Canada
University: University of California, Berkeley
Major/Studies: Economics & Public Policy
Reason for Joining: While studying economics, I became interested in applying market mechanism concepts to environmental policy.
Background: Born in California, USA. Spent early childhood in the U.S., then returned to Japan at age 7 and attended Yokohama International School. Returned to the U.S. for high school and graduated from Notre Dame High School. Currently enrolled at UC Berkeley.
Hobbies/How I Spend My Days Off: Traveling, spending time with my dog, Pilates, and café hopping
Student Activities/Organizations: Cal Figure Skating、 Berkeley Econ Review、 Nikkei Student Union、J1A Group Tutor
SNS：https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-m-/
Q. Could you please give us a brief self-introduction, including your career to date?
I am Clara Mori, a second-year student at UC Berkeley.
Q. What kind of work are you involved in? Please tell us about your duties.
I have mainly worked on drafting Project Design Documents (PDD) for projects in Vietnam and researching the carbon credit market in Alberta, Canada. In Alberta, I was involved in assessing project feasibility and compliance while considering local policies and regulations. I have also supported event planning and helped with preparation and coordination for collaborative projects with the University of Guelph as needed.
Q.What challenges have you faced so far?
When I first joined, I often felt challenged by the fast-paced environment unique to a startup, where I needed to stay flexible while keeping track of overall operations. With multiple projects progressing simultaneously, there were times I felt overwhelmed by how much I had to learn.
Through continuous learning and hands-on experience, I’ve gradually been able to deepen my understanding. There’s still much to learn, but I’m happy to feel that the work I’m involved in is, in some small way, contributing to Green Carbon’s future initiatives.
Q. What do you find rewarding about your work?
I gained a lot of knowledge through the projects, but what stands out the most is the people I met—both the employees who welcomed me warmly and took the time to teach me, and the other interns I worked alongside. Collaborating with everyone and learning so much through those interactions was by far the most enjoyable and valuable part of my experience.
Q. What do you want to be in 10 years?
What I hope for in 10 years is to be doing work that I truly want to do.
Since starting university and thinking seriously about my future career, I’ve approached decisions from the perspective of “how do I want to spend my days once I start working?” I realized that if I don’t find my work meaningful, life can feel like a routine of “pushing through this week for X purpose,” which can be contradictory and unsatisfying.
In that sense, my internship at Green Carbon has given me the chance to experience a way of working very close to my ideal. I get to engage in a variety of tasks daily, and even as an intern, I’m encouraged to take on new projects and explore different fields. I feel truly fortunate for this environment, and through these experiences, I hope to continue building a career centered on what I genuinely want to do.
Q. Finally, do you have a message for people who want to work at Green Carbon?
At Green Carbon, there are people with diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, and interacting with them daily provides constant inspiration and learning opportunities. There are many chances for growth, so I would definitely recommend Green Carbon to anyone looking to broaden their horizons.