Kesten is a Master’s student in Environmental Metrology and Policy at Georgetown University, focusing on coastal management and climate mitigation. She works on the government affairs team at Citizens’ Climate Lobby, empowering grassroots advocacy with the goal of enacting federal climate policies. While bridging the gap between science and policy, Kesten’s goal is to ensure the implementation of equitable and effective environmental policies; via data analysis and research accessibility, she helps translate technical topics in ways that lead to positive global change.