Join us for a conversation with Heather McTeer Toney as we discuss her path to becoming one of the leading voices on climate and environmental justice and her current role with Moms Clean Air Force.
McTeer Toney is a prominent national figure in the area of environmental policy, public service, diversity, and community engagement in the United States.
A self-proclaimed, "recovering politician," McTeer Toney served as Regional Administrator for Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Southeast Region under President Barack Obama and was the mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, for two terms. She currently serves as National Field Director for Moms Clean Air Force, an organization that combats air pollution.
She is an expert on environmental and climate justice with SheSource, a publication of the Women’s Media Center, and has worked around the world. She is known for advocating and training diverse officials on leadership and climate in over 15 countries, including Kenya, France, Portugal, Nigeria, and Senegal. She has appeared on news outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, and Democracy Now!