Presented by:
Kate Johnson, Chief of the Green Building & Climate Branch
Urban Sustainability Administration
District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment
Kate Johnson, M.P.A., is the Chief of the Green Building and Climate Branch in the Urban Sustainability Administration at the District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment, where she is responsible for policies and programs related to green building, climate change, and resilience. She is the lead for developing and implementing Climate Ready DC, the District’s award-winning plan to prepare for the impacts of climate change. Prior to joining DOEE, Kate worked for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy providing technical assistance and policy support for local energy efficiency programs. Kate earned a Master of Public Administration degree from School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.