Evan Larson

Project: Protecting The Point Arena Pier

Client: City of Point Arena

Prior to arriving at Berkeley to pursue the joint policy and law program, Evan Larson, JD MPP '20, completed his studies in philosophy at Princeton and then was Project 55 Fellow with NewSchools Venture Fund in Oakland. Thereafter he served as development assistant with the Seneca Family of Agencies, before joining the City Council staff in the City of San Jose. Since initiating his studies at the Goldman School & Berkeley Law, Evan has externed with the US District Court in San Francisco and participated in trial advocacy trainings and competitions. Evan's first-year MPP group project was conducted in the town of Point Arena, CA, on the Mendocino Coast. His work for that client also inspired his Civility Fellowship project, a policy analysis entitled "Protecting The Point Arena Pier." Beyond exploring fiscal and management strategies for the town's fishery and tourism operations, Evan's project involved convening stakeholder meetings to inform policy-design processes and related political interactions.

For more information, download Evan's case study highlighting the community engagement features of his project.