Subject: Fwd: FW: Thanks CAP!
From: Arpita Bhattacharyya <[email-masked]>
To: [email-masked]
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:10:39 -0400

Hi John,

Hope you are doing well.  Friday was my last day at CAP and I wanted to
thank you for building an incredible institution that has been my home for
the last three years.  It was such a privilege to work with you on India
and the original plan for the Center on Climate Adaptation.  I would love
to stay in touch as I move forward in my career.  As we discussed last
year, I want to use my MBA to crack the adaptation financing challenge.
 I'll keep you posted on my progress.  Good luck with the rest of your time
in the White House.  It is so wonderful having you there.

Thanks again and take care!
Arpita

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From: Arpita Bhattacharyya <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 7:10 AM
Subject: FW: Thanks CAP!
To: "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>

  Arpita Bhattacharyya
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street N.W., 10th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 741-6260
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*From:* Arpita Bhattacharyya
*Sent:* Sunday, July 27, 2014 7:09 AM
*To:* All Center
*Subject:* Thanks CAP!

Hi CAP Family,

 Friday was my last day at CAP but I take comfort in the fact that I won't
ever leave the CAP community.  Over the past three years, you have inspired
me everyday and showed me how to develop the smartest policy proposals,
while staying humble and having fun.  Most importantly, you have become
some of my closest friends and mentors.

 Working for CAP was essentially my dream job.  I began to worry about
climate change when I read an article in Time in 9th grade describing how
higher temperatures, floods, and sea-level rise would impact both my
country and my parent's home country of India. I am grateful for the
opportunities CAP gave me to develop ideas to influence energy and climate
policy in both the U.S. and India.

 A few quick thank yous:

I want to thank Carol Browner for being the most inspiring and kindest
boss, mentor, and friend.  From understanding the Clean Air Act to the
plight of our Oceans, it has been a privilege learning from you and all
that you have accomplished in your decades of public service.  Our air and
water are cleaner and future generations safer due to everything you have
done for this country.

 I am deeply grateful to Andrew Light, Michael Werz, Pete Ogden, and John
Podesta for allowing me learn, travel, and help develop policies to enhance
U.S. collaboration with India on climate and energy issues.  You all taught
me to think outside of the box and never settle for mediocre solutions.

 The Energy Team members (past and present) taught me how to think, write,
and talk about energy.  I am so lucky that I got to work across our
subteams and learn about everything from city planning to wetland
restoration. I want to thank Kate Gordon for recruiting me for this job and
Erin Green for running the intern program that got me here in the first
place.

 A big shout out to the Exec team and everyone who keeps CAP running so
well.  I am excited to see where we go in the next ten years.

 Finally, thanks to all the junior staff!  I looked forward to coming to
work everyday because I knew someone was going to make me laugh or tell me
the latest Beyonce gossip to keep me cool.  I am going to miss seeing you
everyday but I know we'll be in touch.  My personal email is
[email-masked].

 I am avoiding saying goodbyes, so see you soon!

Arpita

  Arpita Bhattacharyya
Center for American Progress
1333 H Street N.W., 10th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel: (202) 741-6260