Lila has more than 15 years of experience in sustainability, economic development, and civic engagement across various government, private, and nonprofit sectors, assisting with the interpretation and compliance of local and federal regulatory requirements for projects. Prior to joining G70, she worked for the City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting, where she assisted with zoning code interpretations, processed environmental reviews, handled land use entitlements, and managed 201H Affordable Housing Project applications. In addition to her experience with the City and County, Lila brings both national and international research experience from various energy and climate change institutes.