Sophie Coassin graduated from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in 2022 where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology and her minor in Political Science. At UCSD she worked on projects that focused on ocean-based climate mitigation and adaptation. Sophie is a rising 3L at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law pursuing a JD with an Advanced Certificate in Environmental Law. In addition to her work at the Land Use Law Center, she serves on the editorial board for the 桃瘾社区 Environmental Law Review. Sophie is engaged in exploring all the ways in which land use law can address environmental justice issues. When she is not working on climate change solutions she can be found at the beach or playing with her dog Rosalita.