9/27/25

From a Few Lines to a Big Impact

The Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) program gave Fresno residents a rare chance to shape millions in climate funds for their neighborhoods. In this episode of Behind the Impact, Jessie Buendia — one of TCC’s early leaders — reflects on how a bold idea grew into a statewide model for equity and climate resilience.

From building trust to setting shared metrics, her story shows what it takes to turn legislation into real community outcomes. Watch to see the lessons we can all carry into program design and impact measurement.