A third-generation Californian, Susan Adams’ commitment to the quality of life in the Bay Area goes far beyond her enjoyment of winemaking and swing dancing. From 2005 through 2020, Susan worked as a staff attorney for the Bay Area Air District, helping communities adversely impacted by poor air quality resulting from oil refineries and other activities that release air contaminants. She led enforcement actions against polluters for air-quality violations and took the lead on drafting regulations to reduce or eliminate air contamination and improve air quality.