Marta Segura, M.P.H.

Marta serves a dual role as the City of Los Angeles’ founding Chief Heat Officer and Director of Climate Emergency Mobilization and is one of seven Chief Heat Officers worldwide and the only Latina in the Nation to serve in those respective roles. She is a thought leader and policy expert in environmental health, public health, and stakeholder engagement. Marta has worked directly with public, philanthropic, private, institutional, and non-profit sectors to design, implement, and drive equitable climate policy that promotes healthier and more engaged communities. Segura’s extensive track record in environmental health sciences, climate, and environmental justice policy, makes her an excellent fit for the collaborative approach of her current roles in the City of Los Angeles.