Sloane Viola

Deputy Director, Legislative and External Affairs

Sloane Viola joined the California Conservation Corps in February 2024 as a Deputy Director of Legislative and External Affairs. In this role, she collaborates with the legislature and interagency partners to elevate CCC’s mission, vision, and values in policy development and implementation.

Prior to this role, Sloane worked at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research for five years, first as Legislative Director and then as the Council Manager for the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program. She started her policy career as a California Sea Grant Fellow then became a Staff Scientist for Lieutenant Governor Newsom. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Aquatic Biology and Master’s degree in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Outside of work, Sloane enjoys California’s outdoors by hiking, backpacking, camping, trail and road running, surfing, bouldering, and SCUBA diving. When she’s not outside, she reads, knits, and practices yoga. Sloane also volunteers as a coach for a local non-profit called Girls on the Run.