Larry Rich, Sustainability Coordinator
562.570.5839
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Larry Rich has worked for the City of Long Beach since 1991, when he started as an intern in the Economic Development Bureau. He is now the Sustainability Coordinator in the Office of Sustainability.
Prior to coming to the Office of Sustainability, Larry worked in the Department of Development Services as a Planner in the Long Range Planning Division. In Long Range Planning, Larry participated in the development of the Long Beach 2030 plan, the creation of Green Building Standards for both municipal and private development projects, and the adoption of the City’s Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program. Larry also had the responsibility of monitoring and analyzing population and demographic trends within the City of Long Beach using U.S. Census Bureau data and other State and regional sources. Larry also has a strong background in using GIS (Geographic Information Systems), a powerful tool for demographic and spatial analysis.
Larry has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography with an emphasis in Urban and Regional Studies from California State University, Long Beach. Larry is also a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Larry lives in Downtown Long Beach, where he can (and does) walk or bike to work at City Hall.
Larry's Projects/Emphasis:
Stormwater & Watershed Management, Low Impact Development, Green Jobs, Green Building, Urban Nature & Gardening, Operation Mulch-A-Lot, Rain Barrel Pilot Program, Community Planting
Tiffany Chen, Sustainability Assistant
562.570.6396
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Tiffany Chen works in the Office of Sustainability at the City of Long Beach as a part of a team responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Sustainable City Action Plan.
Prior to her role in the Office of Sustainability, Tiffany attended California State University of Long Beach where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Policy and awarded the Distinguished Undergraduate Award by the College of Natural Science & Mathematics. Tiffany’s academic focus was in environmental research, working in a molecular cell biology research facility on campus studying alternatives to pesticide. Her extracurricular passion has been student outreach, environmental education, and community engagement, which pushed her to be actively involved with campus environmental organizations like the Environmental Science & Policy Student Association and the Student Sustainability Task Force.
Tiffany started with the City of Long Beach in the Sustainability Office in 2010 and has since worked on Earth Week planning, Comprehensive Tree List, Grant Inventory, SQAQMD Tree Grant administrator, and community outreach for the City of Long Beach.
Tiffany’s Projects/Emphasis:
Earth Week Coordinator, Tree Planting Program, Green Business Recognition Program, University Sustainability Partnerships, and Community Outreach
David Magdangal
562.570.6356
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David brings exceptional attention to design creativity, detailing and installation. He is overseeing garden demonstration projects in the City of Long Beach as well as working on conceptual designs for the Willow-Spring Gulch, a new regional park in the center of the city. He has worked on architectural and detail design elements for the Courts & Ways Greening Grant and for a number of other small, highly crafted design projects. As a landscape designer, David’s ability to visually explain complicated landscape systems enables him to carve out an important niche in the office.
Prior to joining the Office of Sustainability, David worked for the Orange County Parks Design Department in Irvine and was instrumental with his assistance in the Sign Standardization Project. He also worked for Armstrong Garden Centers as a lead designer for residential landscapes.
He holds a BS in Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona where his work for the reuse of the historic Los Angeles Jail USGBC design competition received honorable mention.
David’s Projects/Emphasis:
California native and drought tolerant gardens, design assistance for Long Beach’s Parks, Recreation & Marine staff, Low Impact Development Academy
Monica Noeng
562.570.5927
monica.noeng@longbeach.gov
Monica Noeng brings energy and enthusiasm to the Office of Sustainability, where she works with staff to implement goals that will move Long Beach toward becoming a sustainable city.
Prior to her position with the Office of Sustainability, Monica attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies. She was a member of the Environmental Affairs Board and an intern with the Cheadle Center for Biological Diversity and Ecological Restoration. Monica was able to gain hands-on experience in the field from participating in beach clean ups, water quality monitoring, and restoration projects.
She has successfully drafted a policy for the City that encourages the purchase of products that are reusable, recyclable, and free from hazardous or toxic materials. Monica is currently working on a Waste Reduction Pilot Proposal, conducting greenhouse gas emissions inventories for 2009 and 2010 and is responsible for coordinating deliveries/installations for the Mulch Delivery Program and Graywater System Pilot Project.
Monica’s Projects/Emphasis:
Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Low Impact Development, Mulch Delivery Program, Waste Reduction, Community Outreach
Greg Jones
562.570.6281
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Greg Jones recently started with the Office of Sustainability in 2011 as a Green Team Leader where he supervises a team of youth in green job training programs. He is now integrated in a number of Office of Sustainability projects and programs that enable the Sustainable City Action Plan.
These programs include the implementation of the City’s Mulch Delivery and Pick-up programs, the Tree Planting Program, and Urban Nature projects among others. Greg’s responsibilities include supervising the Green Job Training Program as well as reporting progress and updates to the Sustainable City Commission.
Greg’s Projects/Emphasis:
Mulch Programs, Tree Planting Program, Green Job Training Program
Gareth Howell
562.570.6281
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Gareth began work with the Office of Sustainability as an intern in January 2011. He has since played an integral role in drafting the Graywater pilot program and is currently the Laundry to Landscape Project Lead.
Prior to his position with the Office of Sustainability, he attended California State University of Los Angeles where he earned a Master's degree in Geography, with an emphasis in urnbanism and population. Gareth has contributed to other works in the Office which includes GIS mapping, tree plantings, mulch deliveries, and drafting the City's Green Progress Report.
Gareth's Projects/Emphasis:
Laundry to Landscape Pilot Program, GIS mapping, Urban Nature
