Kate Wright

About Kate Wright

Kate Wright is the Executive Director of Climate Mayors— a growing network of nearly 500 U.S. mayors who have committed to accelerating equitable climate action in cities. Kate is responsible for strategic direction of the network, including helping cities implement bold policies and programs, supporting equitable climate action by the Federal Administration and Congress, and building initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while advancing economic growth and environmental justice. Prior to joining Climate Mayors, Kate served as CEO of CivicWell (formerly the Local Government Commission), where she worked with city and county leaders to spearhead environmental initiatives on climate resilience, clean mobility, sustainable water management, livable communities, renewable energy, and affordable housing.Kate is a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum and has been recognized for her work by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, which named her as one of the nation’s “40 under 40 Young Leaders Who Are Solving the Problems of Today – and Tomorrow”, the Sacramento Business Journal as one of the region\'s 100 notable business leaders and top \"40 under 40\" leaders and as The Business Journals\' national \"Headliner\" in Government and Public Service.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Climate Mayors

   Mar 2022 — Present

Education

• University of California, Davis

  Masters of Science, Community and Regional Development

  2005 — 2007

• Sonoma State University

  Bachelor of Science, Sociology

  1999 — 2003