Deb (Edgar) Fox Email & Phone Number

Petaluma, California, United States

As the City's Climate Action Manager, I will plan, develop, manage, and implement a wide range of environmental sustainability policies and programs including those related to energy, water, and natural resource conservation, climate action planning and healthy community initiatives; serve as a liaison and leader to the public, other City departments, civic groups, business organizations and other public agencies as it relates to environmental sustainability policies and programs.

Petaluma, California, United States

Our near-term mission is to reach city-wide carbon neutrality by 2030 by empowering the community to imagine a positive future and creating the connections necessary to collectively build the path forward.Successes include organizing a community initiative for shifting transportation modes resulting in a 230% increase in cyclists on Bike to School, resulting in the highest increase in the county, and growing the First Friday rides, achieving recognition as Bike Advocate of the Year. Overseeing the consolidation of community input for City's Blueprint for Carbon Neutrality, from 47 subject matter experts and 54 community leaders, resulting in a comprehensive presentation for Climate Action Commission with a focus on equity and inclusion. Managing collaboratively run Climate Roundtable comprised of 100+ city leaders, community groups, neighborhood, civic business organizations, and members of the public to learn and discuss sustainability policies and projects. Support of 209 volunteer block leaders, including coaching, and resource facilitation, contributing to a significant increase in community engagement and impact.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Managed and updated sustainability tracking systems and contract processes, ensuring accurate reporting on climate goals progress, enhancing transparency and accountability. Supported Community Planning and Sustainability's Environmental Advisory Board, Planning Board and other public boards.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Resource Central, formerly the Center for ReSource Conservation. Supervised Boulder County, City of Boulder and other Boulder County cities’ residential energy efficiency programs. Administered Boulder County ClimateSmart Loan Program workshops. Directed Boulder County Solar and Green Home tour expo, workshops and industry party.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Developed, pitched and brokered Public-Private Partnership with the City of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation to plant 300,000 towards the City of Los Angeles Million Tree Initiative. Managed expansion of the California Regional Environmental Education Community – CREEC-LA Network from 80 to 160 educational and non profit organizations, government agencies and businesses and 640 teachers to 1,700

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

A social entrepreneurship start-up that conceptualized and facilitated strategic planning for cross sector partner projects with local governments and community organizations for collaborative environmental education projects, to include project development, facilitated and mapped partner assets, RFP and grant responses, and outreach strategies. Projects included:-Los Angeles County Office of Education/Think Watershed: Created consortium of business, government, education and community organizations for watershed education facility-Lockheed Martin Aeronautics/Think Earth Foundation: Founded collaborative of education, business, nonprofit and government partners to create a watershed education project

Los Angeles, California, United States

2000 – 2003: Program Coordinator for CREEC-LA (California Regional Environmental Education Community- Los Angeles) Network, a California Dept. of Education/TreePeople Partner Project▪ Conducted events and monthly/quarterly networking meetings. Tasks included event planning, promotion and implementation for 85 participating environmental organizations, businesses and local government agencies ▪ Chaired Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair (LAEEF) – 2 years (1,500 attendees/yr). Oversaw advisory committee tasks, timelines and event logistics ▪ Coordinated all program administration, to include RFP responses, program tracking and reporting, and program outreach and marketing 1999 – 2000: Program Coordinator for the Generation Earth Program ▪ Managed conferences, speakers, tours and workshop activities for LA County Department of Public Works teacher professional development program

Long Beach, California, United States

Set up and managed used oil recycling and recycling programs for municipalities.

La Mirada, California, United States

Assisted in the development of the city's first curbside recycling program.