California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot has appointed Tim Aldinger, FoundationCCC’s Vice President of Workforce and Climate Innovation, to the California Ocean Science Trust Board of Trustees.

Aldinger brings more than two decades of experience in workforce development, public-private partnerships, and climate programming. His appointment builds on FoundationCCC’s work connecting education and career pathways with California’s climate needs. As a trustee, he will help advance opportunities that connect emerging ocean scientists with public service and coastal resilience efforts.

“Throughout my career, I have seen how transformative targeted work-based learning and multi-stakeholder partnerships can be for communities and emerging professionals alike,” Aldinger said. “At FoundationCCC, our workforce development and climate action work connects students with careers that strengthen communities and build climate resilience. California has an extraordinary network of academic institutions, and connecting that talent to natural resource agencies is vital for our coastal future. I am honored to join the Board of Trustees and look forward to helping Ocean Science Trust guide strategic investments in marine STEM talent, expand accessible career pathways, and cultivate the scientific leadership needed to protect our coast and ocean.”

Read the full announcement from California Ocean Science Trust.