Intern Spotlight: Karin Krisdiva

Karinuelle Krisdiva is a Research Analyst Intern at the Local Clean Energy Alliance. She holds a Master’s in International Relations from San Francisco State University, graduating summa cum laude and receiving the Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence. Her academic focus has been on the intersections of international political economy and energy policy.

Throughout her career, Karinuelle has worked with nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area and Washington, D.C., including Global Ties San Francisco, Global Ties U.S., and World Resources Institute, where she deepened her expertise in public diplomacy, energy justice, and international relations.

Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys playing the violin, drawing, learning new languages, and taking road trips with family and friends.