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Shelley Poticha

Shelley Poticha

Keynote Speaker: Chief Climate Strategist for the Natural Resource Defense Council

Shelley Poticha Biography

Shelley Poticha is the Chief Climate Strategist for the Natural Resource Defense Council. Poticha also served as the managing dirctor for the NRDC’s Healthy People & Thriving Communities program, which advances strategies that create strong, just, and resilient communities. She works with local, national, and global leaders to make cities part of the answer to climate change while ensuring that all people can lead healthy, thriving lives.

Previously, Poticha was a senior political appointee in the Obama administration, where she led the federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities and launched the Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She also served as president and CEO of Reconnecting America and as executive director of the Congress for the New Urbanism following 10 years as an urban planner. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a master’s in urban and regional planning from the University of California, Berkeley. She is based in Washington, D.C.

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Shelley Poticha Videos

Planning Matters | Shelley Poticha - Building a Strong, Prosperous ...
Energy, Mobility, and the Shape of Future Cities Panel
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What topics does Shelley Poticha speak about?

Shelley Poticha is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Design, Travel, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change, Home & Decor, Green, Energy, Political, Environmental Activism, Animals & Wildlife and Manufacturing.

Where does Shelley Poticha travel from?

Shelley Poticha generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Shelley Poticha is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Design, Travel and Environment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shelley Poticha for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shelley Poticha generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Timothy Beatley, Kartik Chandran and Michael Shellenberger. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shelley Poticha for an upcoming event.

Shelley Poticha Videos

Planning Matters | Shelley Poticha - Building a Strong, Prosperous ...
Energy, Mobility, and the Shape of Future Cities Panel
Shelley Poticha, KEYNOTE, 10 Solutions that Bring People, Place ...
Keynote Presentation with Shelley Poticha
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