Meet Our Newest Team Member: Bethany Woo
Bethany is an Assistant Project Manager/Wetland Ecologist at Live Oak Associates
Bethany’s Background
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.
Bethany’s Work at Live Oak Associates
Bethany began work at Live Oak Associates’ San Jose office in July, 2026. Bethany will support biological impact analysis and aquatic resource/wetland permitting efforts in coordination with state and federal regulatory agencies.
What Bethany Enjoys Most About Working at Live Oak Associates
It’s been just about month since Bethany started at Live Oak. She is enjoying the diversity and challenges her work with LOA provides.
What BETHANY Enjoys Doing When SHe Is Not Working
In her leisure time, Bethany enjoys playing Spikeball, going to the beach, playing guitar/piano, singing, and baking.
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