Ann Carlson will speak at a Patrons of the Library event on Saturday, May 4, at 2pm in the Pollak Library’s North Room 130, Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd.

Ann Carlson grew up in Fullerton, where she attended Raymond Elementary School, Wilshire Junior High, and Fullerton High School. Moving on to college, Ann was a political science major at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she graduated magna cum laude. After working for the State Legislature for four years, she attended Harvard Law School, also graduating magna cum laude. She joined the U.C.L.A  School of Law faculty in 1994 and is currently the Shirley Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law.

Three years ago, Carlson’s fame in environmental law brought her to the attention of President-elect Joe Biden, who appointed her to the Department of Transportation, where she would report directly to Pete Buttigieg. She served first as the Chief Counsel of the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. She then served as the Acting Administrator, working on safety decisions such as the Tesla recall and the regulation of automated vehicles.

Carlson is back after her three years in Washington, D.C., returning to her teaching position and writing her book on how Los Angeles has cleaned up its air.

The public is invited to Carlson’s talk, and parking is free on campus on Saturdays.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP at jemason603@gmail.com.