Ms. Brainerd is an Analyst at Angeleno Group. She joined the firm in 2025 after receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Brown University. Prior to joining Angeleno Group, Ms. Brainerd was a Private Equity Intern at Ara Partners, an industrial decarbonization firm, where she conducted research on carbon markets. Her previous experience includes research roles at Harvard University's Whitesides Research Group and Nano Terra Research Lab, as well as leadership positions in climate and outdoor organizations at Brown. Ms. Brainerd has also served as a volunteer tutor at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles.