Today, Evergreen Action announced that Katherine García, a nationally recognized leader in advancing clean transportation solutions, has joined its Governing Board of Directors.
“Evergreen is honored to welcome Katherine García to our governing board,” said Evergreen Action Executive Director Lena Moffitt. “As one of the country’s preeminent leaders on fighting pollution from transportation, Katherine brings unparalleled expertise and a track record of delivering real progress for communities nationwide. Her work as a policy visionary and a talented campaigner who knows how to get things done will make her an invaluable asset to Evergreen as we continue our fight to defeat climate change while improving people’s lives. We’re thrilled to add her perspective to our leadership team as we chart the path forward in this critical moment for climate action.”
“I’m thrilled to join the Evergreen Action Governing Board and contribute to their vital work during this pivotal moment for climate action,” said Evergreen Action Governing Board Member Katherine García. “Now more than ever, we need bold leadership and a steadfast commitment to building a just and inclusive clean energy economy. I’ve been so impressed by Evergreen’s creativity and tenacity in advancing strong policies that deliver real benefits to our communities—especially the most vulnerable—and I’m excited to work alongside this incredible team to tackle the challenges ahead.”
Katherine García is the Director of the Sierra Club’s Clean Transportation for All Campaign. Her team is focused on federal, state, and local advocacy to protect public health and improve air quality by reducing emissions from the transportation sector. Prior to joining the Sierra Club’s national campaign in 2020, Katherine was a clean transportation advocate at the Sierra Club California Chapter, where she urged the California Air Resources Board and the state legislature to adopt bold policies.
Katherine currently serves on the National Center for Sustainable Transportation Leadership Council and the League of American Bicyclists Board of Directors. She earned her Master of Public Administration from Baruch College in New York City and her Bachelor of Arts in Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is based in Washington, D.C.
Katherine was unanimously elected to a three-year term as a Director of Evergreen’s Governing Board, joining Molly Keenan, Keya Chatterjee, KC Golden, Holmes Hummel, Julian Brave Noisecat, Jade Begay, and Evan Weber. The Governing Board is responsible for the strategic guidance of the organization, overseeing the Executive Director, and working in close collaboration with Evergreen’s more informal Advisory Board to guide organizational decision-making.
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