LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PALO ALTO present:
Virtual Speaker Event featuring Guest Speakers:
Christine Luong, Sustainability Manager for the City of Palo Alto
Nicole Angiel, Director of Sustainability, Acterra
Climate Crisis Call to Action:
Think Globally / Act Locally
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Moderator: Mary O’Kicki, Chair of LWV of California's Food, Soil and Agriculture Committee
LWVUS has declared climate change to be both an emergency and a priority. We have
already seen the effects of an early and long fire season in our local area. Our speakers will
help us understand what actions we as individuals can take to reduce Green House Gas (GHG)
emissions.
● You will learn from Ms. Luong about the City of Palo Alto’s “Sustainability and Climate
Action Plan” (S/CAP), why the city is creating it, and and what it means for you.
● Ms. Angiel will help us understand the importance of our food choices in reducing Green
House Gas emissions.
Co-sponsored by
Sitting at the discussion table is Mary O’Kicki, chair of the LWV of California’s food, soil, and agriculture committee. She’ll serve as moderator for this affair. Register here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Submit your questions for Christine Luong and Nicole Angiel by email to
lwvpaoffice@gmail.com with subject “Climate Action”
Guest Speakers:
Christine Luong — Sustainability Manager for the City of Palo Alto
Christine is a climate change and sustainability advocate with
extensive experience managing environmental, advocacy,
membership, and health programs. As the Sustainability Manager for
the City of Palo Alto, she collaborates with City departments to
implement Palo Alto’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, with a
goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 1990 levels by
2030. Christine holds a master's degree in Public Administration
from San Francisco State University and a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and
Policy from Duke University.
Nicole Angiel — Director of Sustainability, Acterra
Nicole has been working to protect the environment throughout her career.
Prior to joining Acterra in 2015, she developed and managed local
government waste reduction programs and developed innovative public
outreach campaigns, including the first regional Earth Day festival in West
Contra Costa County in 2000. Sustainable food was at the forefront of that
event. Nicole has a B.A. from Columbia University and a M.S. from University
of Washington.
