BETHANY WOO

Assistant Project Manager | Wetland Ecologist

As a Live Oak Associates Assistant Project Manager / Wetland Ecologist, Bethany supports biological impact analysis and aquatic resource/wetland permitting efforts in coordination with state and federal regulatory agencies.



Bethany earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Environmental Science and Marine Biology from UCLA, with a minor in Conservation Biology. During her undergraduate studies, Bethany conducted two scientific research projects with published manuscripts, which honed her fieldwork, geospatial/statistical analysis, critical thinking, and technical writing abilities. She brought this skillset into her previous role as a Biologist with Caltrans where she gained experience in CEQA/NEPA compliance and environmental permitting (i.e. 404/401, WDR, LSAA, Section 7 Consultations) for maintenance and emergency transportation projects. Bethany's field experience includes aquatic resource and wetland delineations, nesting bird surveys,  snorkel/scuba dive surveys, and dip-netting surveys. 

  • ·  University of California, Los Angeles (2019 —2023)

    ·  B.S. in Environmental Science and B.S. in Marine Biology,
    with a Minor in Conservation Biology, GPA: 3.96 (Magna cum laude)

    ·  Mission San Jose High School, Fremont, CA (2015 — 2019)

    ·  Graduated June 2019, Valedictorian

  • • Environmental Permitting
    • Technical Writing
    • Project Management
    • Organization Skills
    • Data Analysis/Visualization
    • GIS
    • R/RStudio
    • Microsoft Excel & Word
    • Customer Service

  • • Environmental Scientist/Biologist

    • Water Conversation Intern

    • Marine Biology Field Research

    • Environmental Science Research

    • Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • • District Director’s Innovation Award, Caltrans District 10 (2025):
    Received for demonstrating initiative, creativity, and dedication that led to impactful, valuable improvements
    in internal processes and inter-agency cooperation

    • California Tiger Salamander Terrestrial Ecology Workshop (Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 2026)

    • Rare Pond Species Survey Techniques Workshop (Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 2026)

    • Amphibians of the San Francisco Bay Area Workshop (Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, 2025)

  • In her leisure time, Bethany enjoys playing Spikeball, going to the beach, playing guitar/piano, singing, and baking.